Grant
For Farmers Grant (Foundational, Land Stewardship & Transformational)
For Farmers Movement
What you can get
$500 - $10,000 • Three tiers: Foundational Grants of $500-$1,000 for infrastructure, equipment, supplies, innovation, or making up for a loss (a minimum of 100 awarded); one Land Stewardship Grant of $5,000 for a farm committed to caring for the land in ways that strengthen soil, protect natural resources, and support long-term farm and ecosystem health; and at least one Transformational Grant of $10,000 for a farm project with profound impact on farm operations and community. All tiers use the same application, and applicants for the Land Stewardship and Transformational grants must also apply for a Foundational grant.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Commercial farmers located in the 50 US states, Washington DC, or US territories whose operation sells most of its products; homesteads and animal sanctuaries are excluded, and past For Farmers grant recipients may reapply alone or with up to two partner farms.
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due October 12, 2026. NEAR-TERM AND OPEN NOW: applications opened Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and close Monday, October 12, 2026 at midnight EST. Foundational Grant awardees are announced the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving 2026; Land Stewardship and Transformational Grant awards are announced in February 2027.
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.