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Starting a farming business can be challenging and capital-intensive due to equipment costs, land acquisition, and operational expenses. Hence it is not out of place for an aspiring female entrepreneur who wants to start a farming business to source funds from any available place. Interestingly, applying for grants is an option in this regard. Even …

Read More about 6 Available Grants for First Time Female Farmers (Requirement and Steps to Apply]

Yes, there are available grants for black farmers. There are grants strictly meant for black farmers in the United States and there are equally grants that black farmers are given preferences. From time immemorial, in the United States of America, farmers of color (black farmers inclusive) have been systematically discriminated against. Some of the opportunities …

Read More about 3 Easy-to-Access Minority Grants for Black Farmers

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA educators in multiple states to teach youth about agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that inspire youth to engage with sustainable practices and view sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Proposals that involve farmers or ranchers or youth from historically underserved populations are encouraged. The 12 …

Read More about $6,000 Youth Educator Grant Program for Agricultural Engagement

The USDA announced on August 24, 2023, that it would deliver $550 million in funding to assist initiatives that help underprivileged producers to obtain land, investment, and markets, as well as instruct the next generation of agricultural professionals. These funds are made possible by Section 1006 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as revised …

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Grants of up to $50,000 to New Mexico non-Federal entities and individuals for conservation projects that promote agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and adopt innovative conservation approaches and technologies related to agricultural production. Projects are expected to lead to the transfer of …

Read More about $50,000 Conservation Innovation Grants for Farmers and Conservationists

Grants of up to $50,000 to individuals in Agriculture to help improve the specialty crop industry. Focus areas include research, food safety, nutrition education, disease, and pest control, and food access to veterans and to underserved communities. The USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). …

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Grants of up to $10,000 Oklahoma individuals, cooperatives, and other agricultural entities for the creation or expansion of agricultural events that further or benefit public interest in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for activities that prove an enhanced economic impact, increase participation and attendance, and include an educational component. Eligible expenses include contractual costs, …

Read More about $10,000 Grants for Creation and Expansion of Agricultural Events

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the State. Special consideration will be made for minority, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in food-insecure counties. Funding decisions will be based upon the expected future impact on the production and sales …

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