Grant
Brighter Future Fund
American Farmland Trust
What you can get
Up to $10,000 per project (varies by sub-program) • Over $4.8M granted directly to farmers since 2020; simple applications
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, for profit US farmers and ranchers in soil based production with $1,000+ annual agricultural sales
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due June 18, 2026. All Brighter Future Fund rounds are closed as of August 2026 — National Farm Viability, Regenerate VA, and New England Regenerative Livestock Farming. Rounds typically reopen in spring; watch the page for the 2027 cycle.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, for-profit US farmers and ranchers in soil-based production with $1,000+ annual agricultural sales.
soil healthbeginning farmerland programs
Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.