The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) is currently applications for the 2024 Infrastructure Grant Program.
Donor Name: Rural Advancement Foundation International
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/09/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
RAFI provides support to Historically Underserved farmers and ranchers for projects that demonstrate an ability to increase farm viability; establish new markets for local products and services; develop new uses for existing structures and equipment; add value to existing farm products through processing, packaging or marketing; make optimal use of on-farm and natural resources; and Cultural/Heritage projects which are focused on preserving and continuing a specific agrarian tradition.
Funding priority will be given to proposals with:
- High expected impact on farm viability and sustainability
- Strong project feasibility and planning: a clear plan, detailed budget and timeline, and all supporting documentation included.
- Farmers who earn a significant amount of their household income from the farm operation.
- Individual financial need, or location in an economically disadvantaged area
- Project tangibly benefits the surrounding community
- Farm uses agroecological and/or or ancestral farming practices
Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $10,000 in funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a historically underserved farmer or rancher, as defined by NRCS.
- You are applying as either an individual farmer owner/co-owner or as a farm cooperative If applying as a cooperative or collaborative, at least 50% of the cooperative or collaborative must meet eligibility criteria.
- You are in at least your fourth full growing season of farming and have worked at least two years in your current farming operation and location.
- You are a “livelihood” farmer/rancher or are seeking a long term career that financially supports you through agriculture
- You complete and submit an application by the deadline. You submit only one application (as an individual or a collective). If you submit more than one application, neither will be considered. You have NOT received a RAFI infrastructure grant before (2020-2023).
- Your farm is located in one of the following states AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, or VA.
For more information, visit RAFI.
