Grants for beginning farmers
Grants and cost-share for new farmers and ranchers, including SARE farmer grants and USDA conservation programs that give beginning farmers priority.
- 7 open
- 0 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline November 5, 2026
From companies, foundations and states
- Closes05 NOV
Working Lands Service Provider and Producer Association Grant
State of Vermont · Nonprofits
Up to $225,000 for Vermont organizations that serve farm and forest businesses, and for producer associations.
- Closes06 NOV
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Southern region to run on-farm projects: $20,000 for one farmer, $25,000 for a farmer group.
- Closes13 NOV
Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Colleges, Nonprofits
Grants for agricultural professionals (extension, researchers, NGOs) running research on working farms in the Southern region.
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers and ranchers in the 12 North Central states to test sustainable practices on their own operations: up to $15,000 for one farmer, $30,000 for a team.
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Colleges, Nonprofits
Up to $250,000 for research and outreach on sustainable agriculture in the North Central region; starts with a preproposal.
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- Closes10 DEC
Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant
State of Vermont · Small businesses, Nonprofits
Vermont grants for farm, forest and food businesses and the nonprofits that support farming and forestry.
Questions
When do beginning farmer grants close?
The next deadline is November 5, 2026 for Working Lands Service Provider and Producer Association Grant.
Are there grants to buy a farm?
Not usually. Land purchases are funded with loans, such as USDA Farm Service Agency beginning farmer loans. Grants tend to cover practices, equipment trials and conservation.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.