The CCOF Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Future Organic Farmer Grant to college and vocational students training for careers in organic.
Donor Name: CCOF Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Future Organic Farmer grants are an investment in the future food system. The more beginning farmers who pursue organic, the more they increase organic acreage and feed the communities organic food. They hear from the Future Organic Farmer grantees that this scholarship helped them pursue organic and gave them confidence to succeed.
The purpose of the grant is to support higher education and vocational students pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture to help cover tuition and educational expenses.
Funding Information
Grants Up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Future Organic Farmer grant applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an educational program in the United States that will benefit their career in organic agriculture, including vocational training/certificate programs or two/four-year degrees
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to a career in organic agriculture
- Submit a final report at the end of the award year
- Graduate degrees/programs are not eligible for funding.
Requirements
- Prior grantees are welcome to re-apply.
- Applications require a letter of reference from a teacher, mentor, or agricultural professional
- Funds can be used for the following purposes: tuition, educational materials or resources, internships or work experience expenses, costs directly associated with your organic studies/career development
- Grant funds cannot be used for organic certification fees.
For more information, visit CCOF Foundation.
