Loan
Black Farmer Fund (Fund 2.0)
Black Farmer Fund
What you can get
Blend of low-interest community notes plus gift capital; amounts vary • Community investment (not a pure grant); decisions by a farmer-led investment committee
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Black farmers and food business owners in the Northeast
- Coverage
- CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, NJ, NY, PA
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling interest form for Fund 2.0.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, Black farmers and food-business owners in the Northeast.
beginning 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.