NIFA Grant

Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program

Grants for organizations that train beginning farmers. If you're a beginning farmer, you're the BENEFICIARY — look for funded programs in your state.

What You Could Get

N/A for individual farmers (grants go to training organizations)

How to Apply

Where: Find funded programs at nifa.usda.gov

Complexity: None for farmers — just find and participate in a program

Required Forms:

N/A — seek out programs, don't apply

Deadline

Varies

View program details at USDA →

Pro Tip

You don't apply for this grant — organizations do. But funded programs offer FREE training, mentoring, and resources for beginning farmers. Search for programs in your state.

Priority Advantages

Beginning farmers get higher payment rates, dedicated set-asides, and fee waivers

Find Out What You Qualify For

Answer a few questions about your farm and see every program you may be eligible for — with deadlines and step-by-step instructions.

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Source: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/beginning-farmer-rancher-development-p...

Program information sourced from USDA. Eligibility described here is general guidance only. Confirm details at your local FSA or NRCS office. FarmGrant is not affiliated with USDA.

Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program

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