Grant
Regenerative Transition Grants (Equipment, Infrastructure & Supplies; Training)
Kiss the Ground
What you can get
$10,000 - $50,000 equipment grants; $1,000 training grants • Kiss the Ground awards $500,000 per cycle in grants to US farmers and ranchers. Two tracks: an Equipment, Infrastructure & Supplies Grant funding projects between $10K and $50K that directly advance regenerative practices on farmland, and a Training Grant covering $1,000 of tuition for in-person soil health training with partners including Soil Health Academy, Savory Institute Hubs, and Soul Fire Farm (a BIPOC-only track of 50 training grants applied for through Soul Fire Farm). The most recent cycle awarded 215 grants totaling $500K, covering 73,000 acres.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, US farmers and ranchers transitioning to or advancing regenerative practices on their own farmland, with priority for farmers of diverse backgrounds and those with limited access to resources.
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- CLOSED as of August 2026 - the program page states 'Grant Applications Now Closed' and 'Applications are now closed. Fill out our Farmer Form below to stay updated on future grant opportunities.' The program is still actively run (not wound down) and recurs annually; farmers should submit the Farmer Form on the page to be notified when the next cycle opens.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen against your farm details, matched cost-share programs ranked by fit with ranking dates, pre-drafted practice justifications, and a document checklist through submission. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
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.