Heifer International Grant

Cawaco RC&D provides administrative support to the Heifer International Grassroots Support Organization’s Capacity Building Project.  Begun in July of 2008, the project provides support to organizations, who in turn, provide support to other local grassroots organizations serving genuine-need communities in producing sustainable local food sources.  The object is to pass on  experience and knowledge through hands-on community food projects such as community gardens, farmers markets and value added products.  Participating organizations throughout the Southeast (AL, GA, TN, KY, NC) include:

Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network        

McIntosh SEED

Red Bird Mission                                                              

Cottage House

Georgia Community Loan Fund                                 

Rural Resources

Jubilee Project                                                                   

The Conservation Fund