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Minnesota: 2023 Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers Local Food Purchase Agreement (LFPA) funds to communities to determine for themselves how to develop and/or supplement projects that buy local food, purchase the majority of food from socially disadvantaged and emerging farmers, and distribute that food to underserved communities. Donor Name: … [Read more...] about Minnesota: 2023 Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program

2023 Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (“MDAR” or “Department”) invites responses from Massachusetts farmers who wish to participate in the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program (“MEGA Program”). Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about 2023 Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture in Massachusetts

Applications Open for Agriculture Innovation Grant Program (Maryland)

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development is accepting applications for its Agricultural Innovation Grant to improve economic viability of the agriculture industry by encouraging Frederick County’s agricultural producers to expand or diversify their business operations. Donor Name: Frederick County Office of Economic … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Agriculture Innovation Grant Program (Maryland)

Grants available to provide access to Healthy Foods – Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) grants to increase availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods to underserved communities. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) State: Minnesota County: All … [Read more...] about Grants available to provide access to Healthy Foods – Minnesota

2023 US Caribbean Infrastructure Grant for Farmers in US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

RAFI-USA is accepting applications for the 2023 U.S. Caribbean Infrastructure Grant which provides support to farmers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Donor Name: Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA Territory: U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/13/2023 Size of the Grant:  up to … [Read more...] about 2023 US Caribbean Infrastructure Grant for Farmers in US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Professional Development Program Grant for Training Agricultural Professionals

The USDA’s North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program invites proposals for the Professional Development Program (PDP) to support state professional development programs and competitive grants for training agricultural professionals. Donor Name: North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) State: Selected … [Read more...] about Professional Development Program Grant for Training Agricultural Professionals

USDA/AMS: Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. Donor Name: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) State: All States County: All Counties U.S. Territories: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin … [Read more...] about USDA/AMS: Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) Grant Program

Orange County Agriculture Economic Development Grant Program – North Carolina

This program is intended to provide assistance to Orange County farmers in developing new sources of agricultural income through the provision of cost-share grants. Donor Name: Orange County State: North Carolina County: Orange County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/31/2023 Size of the Grant: $10,000 Grant Duration: 3 … [Read more...] about Orange County Agriculture Economic Development Grant Program – North Carolina

The FruitGuys Community Fund for Small Farms and Sustainability Projects

The Fruitguys Community Fund is currently accepting applications to provide annual grant awards to small farms and agricultural nonprofits that support sustainable agriculture projects with large positive impacts on the environment, local food webs, and farm diversity. Donor Name: The Fruitguys Community Fund State: All States County: … [Read more...] about The FruitGuys Community Fund for Small Farms and Sustainability Projects

CARCD’s CUSP Drought Relief Direct Farmer Grant Program – California

The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) has partnered with The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to administer the Drought Relief Grants, which will be reimbursement grants for expenses incurred as a result of the drought Donor Name: California Department of Food and Agriculture State: … [Read more...] about CARCD’s CUSP Drought Relief Direct Farmer Grant Program – California

2023 Request for Applications: Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant Program

The Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant offers dollar-per-dollar matching up to $15,000 for qualified farmers purchasing their first farm. The grant program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Rural Finance Authority (RFA) as part of its mission to develop the state’s agricultural resources. Donor Name: Minnesota … [Read more...] about 2023 Request for Applications: Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant Program

Local Farmer Awards for Infrastructure Improvements – Massachusetts

The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation is pleased to launch the ninth year of the Local Farmer Awards for infrastructure improvements. Donor Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation State: Massachusetts Counties: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 01/31/2023 Size of the Grant: Up to $2,500 Details: The Harold … [Read more...] about Local Farmer Awards for Infrastructure Improvements – Massachusetts

2023 CNIP Expansion – WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in California

The Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F), within the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services, is currently accepting proposals for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) 2023 CNIP Expansion – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers’ Market … [Read more...] about 2023 CNIP Expansion – WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in California

New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant

The NH County Conservation Districts have launched this farm viability program to improve the resilience of NH farms in the face of extreme weather events and a changing climate. Donor Name: Sullivan County Conservation District State: New Hampshire County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/01/2023 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant

Financial support for Young Farmers building long-term Careers in Agriculture

The National Young Farmer Coalition is seeking applications for Young Farmer Grant Program to support young and beginning farmers and ranchers start up and grow their businesses with a flexible funding opportunity each spring. Donor Name: National Young Farmer Coalition State: All States County: All Counties Territory: Puerto Rico and … [Read more...] about Financial support for Young Farmers building long-term Careers in Agriculture