Local Farmer Innovation Enterprise Grants (LIFE)
New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association
Closed March 1, 2021
About
These farmer grants have two specific purposes, and your proposal must meet one of them:
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To expand specialty crop varieties and/or crop volume sold through New Mexico retail outlets;
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To pilot or expand regenerative agriculture practices.
Eligibility
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New Mexico Farmers who meet one of the stated grant objectives, and who are an “Individual Farmer Member” of the NMFMA ($25/year).
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Farmers must contribute a 50/50 cost-share on the project (may include labor).
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Farmers must be willing to work with NMFMA staff during the growing season for regular progress check-ins on their farm.
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Farmers must submit a short Work Plan showing what activities will be performed during the grant period (April 1 - Dec. 1)
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Farmers must participate in a year-end “event and/or write a short report to share lessons learned from their project.
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It is encouraged (but not required) to collaborate with your local Co-op Extension agent or other farmers.
Terms
Grants up to $3,000 each. Smaller amounts are fine. Each grant must be met with a 50% costshare (“match”) by farmer.
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Details
Deadline
March 1, 2021
Organization
New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association (NMFMA)
Financial Instrument
Grant, Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$3,000
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Updated January 28, 2022
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