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DC Urban Agriculture Grants & Land Leasing

District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment

Grants for DC urban farms and gardens plus a land-leasing initiative that makes vacant District-owned parcels available to growers at nominal cost.

Typical award
Grants commonly $10,000–$50,000
Deadline
Annual grant windows; rolling land inquiries
Type of support
Funding / grants · Urban & innovative production
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit, Beginning / underserved
Fits these operations
Urban farm, Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Mixed / diversified
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.

Am I eligible?

  • Farm or business must operate in DC
  • Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
  • Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
  • Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
  • Applicant is usually required to be registered to do business in the state
  • Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested

How to apply

  1. 1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
  2. 2Contact District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
  3. 3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
  4. 4Submit whenever you are ready — rolling review, earlier is usually better
  5. 5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting

What you'll need

  • Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
  • Project description and itemized budget
  • Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
  • Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
  • Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit

Timeline & contact

Rolling review — expect roughly 1–3 months from submission to decision
Get help: District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment — also try Cooperative Extension in your county

Ready to apply?

Applications go through District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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