North Coast Opportunities, Inc. Grant



Organization - North Coast Opportunities, Inc.
Grant Amount - $89,338
Foundation - California Endowment
Grant Purpose - Healthy Nutrition and Food Security Feasibility Study: To conduct a feasibility study on options for increasing access to fresh produce through development of a sustainable and environmentally friendly localized food production system for residents of the town of Willlits, located in rural Mendocino County.


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