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SOIL Boulder Zero-Interest Farm and Food Enterprise Loans

SOIL Boulder

What you can get

0% interest. No formal amount or term cap; largest historical loans generally no more than $50,000, typically 1–3 year repayment. Amount and term agreed individually; $50,000 is not a guaranteed cap.

Readiness
Prep docs first
Who can apply
producer, Regenerative farms and food enterprises serving the Colorado Front Range between Denver and Fort Collins.
Coverage
CO
Deadline & timing
Current loan intake form is available; no fixed deadline posted. Form warns that only limited funds remain for new loans after numerous 2026 awards. Committee review followed by applicant presentation and member vote.
Eligibility
Geography and loan terms verified in official application preface linked from active intake:. Current form verified in browser after automated401; financial/repayment capacity information required.
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Optional expert service · $249

Turn program research into an application package.

An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.

Last verified Nov 5, 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.