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FruitGuys Community Fund Grant

The FruitGuys Community Fund

Small sustainability grants for farms under 300 acres — irrigation upgrades, pollinator habitat, season extension, food-safety improvements, and soil health projects.

Typical award
Typically $2,000–$5,000
Deadline
Annual fall window — confirm current-year dates
Type of support
Funding / grants · Small farm operating support
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit, Beginning / underserved
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified, Urban farm, Cut flowers
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
  • Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
  • Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
  • 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 The FruitGuys Community Fund 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 before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
  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

Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: The FruitGuys Community Fund — contact details are on the official program page

Ready to apply?

Applications go through The FruitGuys Community Fund, 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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