Browse by Topic: Funding

A searchable list of farm funding programs.

This beautiful case study profiles Big River Chestnuts, a 75-acre agroforestry operation located in Sunderland, Easthampton, and South Deerfield, MA. The report details the climate impacts experienced by Big River Chestnuts, and how Jogo Niger and his team has addressed them

AFT’s grants help drive new solutions for resolving key challenges by increasing the resilience of farms to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening local food systems, and creating greater equity in opportunities for underserved farmers.

This guide helps find federal programs to foster sustainable and innovative initiatives associated with agriculture and forestry. It describes program resources ranging from grants and loans to technical assistance and information resources.

This is a living document listing resources to fund climate resilience on farms, including links to lists maintained by other organizations/agencies, grant and loan opportunities, and other resources that may be helpful for farmers.

CISA's financial and technical assistance page, including state, federal, and non-profit grants and funding sources, as well as extreme weather and disaster response.

Resources on Climate Smart practices, agricultural reports, maps, farmer assistance programs, grants and funding opportunities, networks, news, and events. Focused on the Upper Valley area of Vermont, but applicable to most Vermont farmers.

This tool helps dairy producers think through the environmental impacts and business implications when considering implementation of different climate smart practices. Also, highlights different funding avenues for listed practices!

A weekly updated resource list for farmers, focused on New England, covering federal funding and programming, disaster aid, legal resources, advocacy, farmland access, and small and urban farm support.

NOFA-VT program distributes funds directly to farmers to support projects that improve long-term resilience on farm and in community. Maximum award of $5,00 per farm, with optional multi-farm applications of up to $20,000. Open Dec-Jan annually.

A search tool that can be used to find organizations and resources that are useful for farmers, agricultural service providers, farmworkers, farm communities and farming families. Includes publications, videos, podcasts, training courses and more.

Programs to support humane, pasture-based farmers with grants, scholarships, webinars, mentorship, and short courses.

An annually updated guide listing Vermont-based technical and financial assistance for farms working with crops, livestock, forestry, and other land-based products.

This is a resource directory for livestock farmers in the Berkshire-Taconic region that details processors, feed sources, livestock healthcare providers, regional transportation, cold storage, sales options, and much more!

NOFA-VT’s website offers funding resources, events, certification info, mentorship, advocacy, classifieds, and tools to connect farmers and consumers.

A pool of funds to distribute directly to farmers as grants to fund projects that will improve longer-term resilience on farms.

NRCS payment rates by state, county, and conservation practice activity.

Regional and state-specific resources for climate adaptation and mitigation, from funding resources to production, infrastructure, nutrient management, efficiency, alternative energy, and much more.

Grants up to $5,000 for small US farms doing projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact.

The 1990 Farm Bill created the 2501 Program to help underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters who have historically experienced limited access to USDA programs and services. Grants are awarded to community-based and non-profit organizations, higher education institutions and eligible tribal entities.

A toolkit for urban farmers covering start-up costs, land access, access to capital, mentorship, infrastructure, production strategies, applying for grants, market development, and indoor growing systems.

USDA Service Centers provide access to Farm Service Agency, NRCS, and Rural Development services at one location.

A summary of USDA Rural Development's dozens of financial assistance programs, including energy and business programs.

Monthly awards recognize farmers whose businesses are contributing to a resilient Vermont agricultural landscape and demonstrate environmental stewards. Grants fund Vermont farm resilience-building projects. Three application cycles annually.