Kentucky Women in Agriculture (KWIA) Grant Program

Kentucky Women in Agriculture awards small reimbursement grants to members who farm in Kentucky to support production agriculture expenses. In 2026 the organization awarded two $2,000 grants, with grantees contributing at least 25% of the requested funds. The application window runs once a year and closed March 15, 2026; the next cycle has not yet been announced.

• Member of Kentucky Women In Agriculture (KWIA) for at least two full years

• Produced agricultural products for sale to the public with gross annual agricultural sales greater than $500 in the previous 2 years (self-declared, must be verifiable)

• Must comply with all health, food safety, and other Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations

• Applicant's farm must be located in Kentucky

• KWIA Board Members serving on the Executive Committee are ineligible

75%/25% split: grantee must provide at least 25% of requested funds. Paid as a reimbursement by check once all merchant receipts are presented. Grantees must report on use of funds at the KWIA Annual Conference. Funds may not buy motorized vehicles, labor, annual operating expenses (feed, seed, fertilizer, processing fees, jars, plants, etc.), or products processed for resale; livestock purchases limited to breeding stock.

Published amounts: In 2026, KWIA will award two, $2,000 grants! Each grant is split 75%/25%, requiring the grantee to provide at least 25% of the requested funds. For example, if awarded $2,000, the Grantee must contribute at least $500.

Apply through KWIA during the annual application window (2026 window closed March 15, 2026). The program page invites applicants to leave an email to be notified when the next cycle opens; membership is required (join via joinit.org link on the site).

Deadline text on the page: Our grant application period closed on March 15,2026. ... Leave your email below to be notified when the next cycle opens