Beginning with Compeer Financial Grant Program

Small reimbursement grants for beginning farmers in Compeer's 144-county territory who started farming no more than 10 years ago. The grant covers farm-business costs such as first-time tax or accounting services, accounting software, farm-management tuition, conference fees, FSA guarantee fees and attorney fees. The award size depends on the applicant's relationship with Compeer, and non-clients can receive $250.

• Reside in Compeer Financial's 144-county territory

• Have started farming no longer than 10 years ago

• Farming is the applicant's part-time or full-time vocation

• Funds cannot pay farm operating expenses or buy equipment (including computers)

Reimbursement of grant-eligible expenses on receipts; funds must be redeemed within 12 months of approval.

Published amounts: Up to $1,500 (loan clients with $50,000+ principal); up to $500 (tax/accounting clients, <$50,000 balance, or next-generation); up to $250 (no relationship or crop-insurance only); +$500 for multi-year farm training program enrollment, maximum $2,000 per individual; $5,000 per farm operation.

Download the application (Word form) from the page and email it to grants@compeer.com or mail it to Compeer Financial, Attn: Compeer Giving, PO Box 1219, Lakeville, MN 55044. If approved, submit receipts and a W-9.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline stated; grant funds will need to be redeemed within 12 months of approval.