BOISE CO-OP LOCAL PARTNER FUND

We live to invest in local

Three people inside a store, smiling at the camera, holding packages of snacks. The store has shelves with packaged snacks and a large logo on the wall with a pickle and the words 'PEANUT BUTTER'.
Three people inside a store, smiling at the camera, holding packages of snacks. The store has shelves with packaged snacks and a large logo on the wall with a pickle and the words 'PEANUT BUTTER'.

The Boise Co-op Market Local Partner Fund is a grant that helps create a healthier community by supporting vendors through customer Register Round Up donations once a year. These investments do more than support individual businesses, they strengthen the entire ecosystem. It’s a direct connection: when we invest in our partners, we improve what ends up on your plate.

Applications Open for FY27: Monday, June 1st, 2026

Applications Close: Monday, August 3rd, 2026 at 11:59 PM

FY27 Recipients Announced: August Board of Directors Meeting

LOCAL PARTNER FUND IN ACTION

We’re here to keep good food and good work rooted locally

In 2025, the Boise Co-op Local Partner Fund awarded $30,000 to five local producers, supporting projects that strengthen the quality, reliability, and sustainability of the food you see on our shelves every day.

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What it looks like in action

These weren’t abstract ideas; they were practical investments with real outcomes:


  • A local farm improved irrigation systems to conserve water and produce more consistent, high-quality crops

  • A hydroponic grower strengthened their cold chain, keeping greens fresher for longer

  • A kombucha producer brought key processing in-house, improving quality and reducing waste

  • A family farm stabilized yields through more efficient water use

  • A local producer protected their inventory with backup refrigeration, preventing loss and ensuring reliability


Each project solved a real problem and helped create a stronger, more resilient local food system.

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Why it matters

These investments do more than support individual businesses, they strengthen the entire ecosystem:


  • Better quality food through improved handling, storage, and production

  • Less waste through smarter systems and infrastructure

  • More reliable local supply, even as conditions change

  • Greater access to fresh, ethically produced food for our community


It’s a direct connection: when the Boise Co-op Market invests in our partners, we improve what ends up on your plate.