The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Walton Family Foundation have partnered to offer a pilot program directly benefiting Northwest Arkansas farmers residing and farming in Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties.
Donor Name: Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State: Arkansas
Counties: Benton County (AR), Washington County (AR), Madison County (AR), Carroll County (AR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Grant Size: $15,000
Details:
This pilot program offers grant funding to eligible farmers who are committed to increasing capacity for wholesale fruit and vegetable production, resulting in more local food on Arkansas tables.
Funding Information
Grants up to a maximum of $15,000 will be awarded for eligible expenses to at least 30 farmers in the four counties.
Applications are reviewed by a committee based on dedication to growing local food for sale to wholesale and commercial buyers, demonstrated interest in increasing capacity to sell to wholesale buyers and distributors, the ability to provide performance metrics on reports, demonstrated need, and sustainability. Grant is subject to state and federal taxes.
For more information, visit Arkansas Department of Agriculture.
