veteran non-profit Leader Milward Simpson serves as PSI’s Executive Director, facilitating the work of an accomplished board dedicated to supporting producers in the Northern great plains

Find out more about milward and the PSI Board on our about us page

in Spring 2023, PSI transitioned to a private Grantmaking foundation.

see our FAQ Page for More Info.

The Plank Stewardship Initiative provides Financial resources to nonprofit and government entities that can assist us in fulfilling our mission to help farmers and ranchers in the Northern Great Plains enhance their business skills and economic sustainability, enter into successful succession planning for their operations, and further their efforts to conduct conservation-friendly, sustainable range-land management.  

PSI is announcing new grant application opportunities for 2026!

*Click here to access the application:

*Click Here to Access the New Short-Notice Application

*All interested applicatants are required to have a preliminary conversation with the Executive Director prior to proceeding with an application

Please email Milward at milward.simpson@plankstewardship.org to learn more.