Direct grants to small and mid-sized farms producing for sale to their communities — equipment repair, disaster recovery, expansion, or land maintenance. Get nominated (or self-nominate), then submit a short application.
Typical award
Foundational $500–$1,000; Land Stewardship $5,000; Transformational up to $10,000
Deadline
Annual window, typically Oct 1–31 — confirm current-year dates
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?
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested
How to apply
1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact For Farmers Movement (nonprofit) before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
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
Timeline & contact
Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: For Farmers Movement (nonprofit) — contact details are on the official program page
Ready to apply?
Applications go through For Farmers Movement (nonprofit), 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.
Small sustainability grants for farms under 300 acres — irrigation upgrades, pollinator habitat, season extension, food-safety improvements, and soil health projects.
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Typically $2,000–$5,000
Small farm operating supportIndividual producerNon-profitBeginning / underserved
Grants to nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal governments, and CDFIs serving Native farmers and ranchers — business assistance, agricultural education, and legal services.
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Capital grants for small Midwest-region farms making a specific capacity investment — hoop houses, wash stations, delivery vehicles, irrigation. Straightforward application aimed at working growers.
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Typically $2,000–$20,000
Small farm operating supportIndividual producerBeginning / underserved