Dive into our expertly curated list of grants designed to propel urban farmers toward sustainability and growth. From partial tuition scholarships to significant funding pools, discover how to leverage these opportunities for your green initiatives.
For full details on each grant, including application deadlines and eligibility criteria, be sure to visit the respective websites.
| Grant Program | Due Date | Grant Amount | Eligibility/Considerations | Source Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Health Academy Scholarship Program | Rolling Applications | Partial Tuition | For women/new beginning farmers committed to regenerative agriculture | soilhealthacademy.org |
| Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program | Ongoing | $10,000 (requires matching grant) | For resident-driven groups in small cities and towns | communityheartandsoul.org |
| Clif Bar Family Foundation Grants | 1st of October, February, and June | $500 to $500,000 | For 501(c)(3) organizations, focusing on natural resources, communities, public health | cliffamilyfoundation.org |
| USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program | Annually around October 30 | $25,000 to $35,000 (planning projects); Up to $1m (teaching & technical assistance); Up to $400,000 (community food projects) | For private nonprofit entities | nifa.usda.gov |
| SARE Youth Educator Grants | November (Annually) | Up to $6,000 | For educators providing sustainable agriculture programming to youth | northcentral.sare.org |
| USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants | Check website for updates | Varied | For a variety of urban agriculture activities | usda.gov |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Rolling Basis | Average around $300,000 | For projects related to food systems, food waste, and climate change | rwjf.org |
| USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program | Check website for updates | Up to $205,000 (grants annually) | For startups in rural areas with training and technical assistance needs | usda.gov |
Note: Please visit the respective websites for the most current information, including detailed application guidelines and deadlines.