Loan
Food System 6 EQIP Bridge Loan Program
Food System 6 / Soil Health Opportunities & Tools (SHOT) Fund
What you can get
Up to $75,000; no greater than 100% of the EQIP award • 0% interest, no fees; repayment aligned with receipt of NRCS reimbursements.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Farmers, ranchers and landowners in the 50 U.S. states who have an EQIP award.
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Applications accepted through the current intake form; no fixed closing date published. Limited funds available in all 50 states as of June 2026. Borrowers must have an EQIP award; prospective EQIP applicants can submit interest for support before an award.
- Eligibility
- All-50-state expansion and $75,000 cap are stated in the current application linked from the program page: Older 2025 priority-state language remains lower in the form; the June 2026 expansion governs. Territories/DC not expressly confirmed.
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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.