The FruitGuys Community Fund is now accepting applications for its grant program, offering financial support to farmers committed to sustainable practices and community impact.
Donor Name: The FruitGuys Community Fund
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Grants up to $5,000.
Geographic Limitations
Nevada, Idaho, Utah, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Delaware.
Project Preferences
Grant Opportunities for BIPOC-Led agricultural non-profits.
Eligibility Criteria
- Small U.S. farms 250 acres or less
- Applicant must be farm owner/operator or have long-term, legal land access (leased land requires landowner support letter with lease length)
- 501(c)(3) agricultural nonprofits in operation for minimum 3 years may apply; must submit 501(c)(3) documentation and board list
- For profit farms must be active for at least 2 years
- Applicants may re-apply for the same project or a different one if they have not been funded in earlier grant cycles
- Only one application per farm per cycle is allowed.
Ineligible for Funding
- Non-U.S. farms
- Farms or farmers that have previously received a FGCF grant
- Project budgets & items including; hydro/aquaponic systems, land purchases, labor, consultants, administrative costs, general marketing, one-time experiences, or any projects relying on outside grant funding for completion.
For more information, visit The FruitGuys Community Fund.