Our 2027 Grant Application window will be open December 14, 2026 – January 31, 2027.
Eligibility
- Grants up to $5,000 (requests between $2,000–$4,000 are strongly encouraged)
- 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
Sustainability Projects
- Applicants must provide detailed project description, budget, and timeline for completion by December.
- We prioritize projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact. Review our Farming Manifesto and past Alumni Projects for examples of winning proposals.
Project Preferences
Budget Size: While applicants may request up to $5,000, proposals with budgets in the $2,000–$4,000 range are particularly desirable. Right-sizing your request allows us to stretch our finite grant fund and award support to a larger, more diverse cohort of growers across the country.
Preferential States: We aim to support farms in states where we haven’t yet funded a project. If you’re a small farm or agricultural nonprofit in one of the following states, we encourage you to apply:
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Dakota
- Utah
*Note: If you are based in a state not listed above, you are still eligible and warmly encouraged to apply. We reserve minor preference for expanding into our remaining unrepresented states (up to three per cycle), but applications from all 50 states and territories are evaluated fully on their merits.
Awards & Reporting Schedule
- May: Grant awards
- August: Interim report due
- December: Project completion
- January 2028: Final report due
