USDA Beginning Farmer Development Grant

USDA is currently accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to develop and offer education, training, outreach and mentoring programs to enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers.  A total of $14 million is available, and applications are due May 16, 2019.

USDA Farmers Market and Local Food Promotions Programs Now Accepting Applications

USDA is now accepting application for its Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP).  FMPP range between $50,000 and $500,000, and LFPP grants range between $25,000 and $500,000.  LFPP projects do require 25% matching funds contribution.  Both applications are due May 7, 2018.

Grant – Blooming Prairie Foundation

The Blooming Prairie Foundation is accepting applications for awards ranging from $2,000-70,000 for projects that promote research and education in the organic industry and cooperative community or help develop new organic products.  Applicants must be 501c3 non-profits and applications are due March 1, 2018.  $250,000 in funding is available.

First Nations FDPIR Grant

First Nations Development Institute is accepting applications for their FDPIR Nutrition Education Grant that will provide grant support to Native communities interested in starting or expanding nutrition education programing for Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) recipients.  Applications are being accepted until August 23, and First Nations anticipates awarding 30 grants up to $10,000 each.