Every federal grant requires an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID before you can submit. It is free and takes weeks — start it before a deadline forces you to.
Typical award
Free (never pay a third party)
Deadline
Do this first; renew annually
Type of support
Technical assistance · Grant readiness
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit, Tribal, Beginning / underserved, Other
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
1Contact US General Services Administration through the official page and describe your operation
2Schedule an intake call or farm visit
3Agree on a scope of work — what questions you need answered
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: US General Services Administration — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it
Ready to apply?
Applications go through US General Services Administration, 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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Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
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Grant readinessIndividual producerNon-profitTribal
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Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Free
Grant readinessIndividual producerNon-profitTribal