Grant
RAFI-USA Farmer Grants (Infrastructure)
RAFI-USA
What you can get
$5,000–$10,000 infrastructure grants • Competitive (~6% funded in 2025); equipment, irrigation, storage, marketing improvements
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, historically underserved farmers in the Southeast/mid Atlantic farming 3+ years, 2+ years at current location
- Coverage
- AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA
- Deadline & timing
- 2026 cycle is closed: eligibility quiz ran Feb 23 – Mar 23, 2026, applications due Mar 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The cycle typically reopens in late February each year.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, historically underserved farmers in the Southeast/mid-Atlantic farming 3+ years, 2+ years at current location.
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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.