IRONWOOD PROJECT
Foundry Roasters is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices throughout every stage of the supply chain. Our Ironwood Project initiative aims to strenghten our relationships with our wholesale coffee partners. This will be our FIRST year accepting appliactions! From the applications we receive, we will select one project for funding during the grant cycle. The winning application for 2026 will receive $250 USD.
The Ironwood Project is available to our exclusive wholesale partners with whom we have an existing exclusive purchasing relationship. Strong applications will have well-defined goals, detail how funds will be utilized, and effectively demonstrate the environmental or social benefits of the proposed project. Possible project examples include community gardens, beekeeping (apiaries), composting infrastructure, solar kits, youth engagement, planting seeds or trees, etc..
If chosen, applicants should prepare for the following minimum requirements:
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6 months after the project start date: Submit updates on the project’s progress.
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1 year after the project start date: Provide confirmation of project completion, along with any data illustrating the impact of this project on your business. Pictures and videos are highly encouraged.
This application process is designed to be straight forward and accessible.The Ironwood Project application will be available for online submissions on October 1, 2026, and it will be located on the wholesale coffee ordering page at foundryroasters.com. For any questions or comments regarding the application form, please email us at hello@foundryroasters.com.
At the end of the application period, December 31, 2026, we will reach out to you via email regarding your application status and may request additional information. You can expect to hear about your application status approximately 15 days after the application period concludes. Each winning project will be highlighted on our website and social media.
Thank you for growing with us!
Foundry Fam