Supporting Small Farms & Food Businesses in the St. Louis Region
A foundation started by the team behind the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market in St. Louis, providing grants and affordable financing to help local food entrepreneurs grow, sustain, and thrive.
About the Foundation
For more than 20 years, we have worked directly with small farms and food businesses through the Tower Grove, BLVD, and Rockwell Farmers’ Markets in St. Louis.
In that time, we have seen how challenging it can be for small, independent producers to access affordable capital especially at the moments when it matters most.
The TGFM Foundation was created to help fill that gap: providing practical, accessible funding to the people who grow and make our local food.
What We Offer
Grants
Small-scale funding to support early-stage needs, critical investments, or unexpected challenges.
Low- and Zero-Interest Loans
Flexible financing designed specifically for small farmers and food businesses, with terms that reflect real-world conditions.
Support for Growth
Connecting entrepreneurs with resources, opportunities, and an established local food network.
Who We Support
The TGFM Foundation is designed to support:
-Small and mid-sized farms
-Food producers and makers
-Market vendors
-Early-stage food businesses
-Food entrepreneurs who may not have access to traditional financing
If you are building or growing a food-based business and need support, this foundation is for you.
What’s Coming
We are currently securing initial funding and expect to launch our first round of grants and loans once funding is in place.
Applications will open once programs are finalized.
Stay Connected
Be the first to know when applications open and when funding becomes available.
Whether you’re a farmer, food entrepreneur, or supporter of local food systems, we’ll keep you informed as we grow.
Support this Work
We will soon begin accepting tax-deductible donations to support small farmers and food entrepreneurs.
If you’re interested in contributing to this work, we invite you to donate now to support our launch.