Grant
Fund-a-Farmer Grants
FACT (Food Animal Concerns Trust)
What you can get
$3,500 grants (~75 farms/year) • 839 grants totaling $1.7M+ since 2012; extra funding within 200 miles of Chicago
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, small and mid sized livestock farmers improving welfare, transitioning to pasture, or pursuing certification
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- 2026 cycle complete; 2027 applications open November 2026 with an early-January deadline.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, small and mid-sized livestock farmers improving welfare, transitioning to pasture, or pursuing certification.
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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.