Small Farm Fund Finder
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Grants.gov Agriculture Search

U.S. federal government

Official feed of every open federal grant. Filter by the Agriculture category and set a saved-search email alert to catch new opportunities the day they post.

Typical award
Free search and alerts
Deadline
Always available
Type of support
Technical assistance · Business & legal
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit, Tribal, Beginning / underserved, Other
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Urban farm
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
  • Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
  • Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
  • Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
  • Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
  • No cost to the producer in most cases — advising, not funding

How to apply

  1. 1Contact U.S. federal government through the official page and describe your operation
  2. 2Schedule an intake call or farm visit
  3. 3Agree on a scope of work — what questions you need answered
  4. 4Work through the recommendations and follow up as your season changes

What you'll need

  • Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
  • Short description of your operation and acreage
  • The specific question or bottleneck you want help with
  • Any existing records, maps, or plans that give context

Timeline & contact

Usually days to a few weeks from first contact to real help
Get help: U.S. federal government — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it

Ready to apply?

Applications go through U.S. federal government, 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.

This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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