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Apply for a Microloan directly online at https://farmersmarketinstitute.org/farmer-programs/microloans/microloan-application/, or contact the Santa Fe Farmers' Market Institute at 505-983-7726 for more information.

Farmers often have limited resources or lack access to capital, which can impact the sustainability of their business or&#x2004;their capacity to grow. Our Microloan Program awards low-interest flexible loans, which fund projects that have a significant, positive impact on many of our vendors' businesses, as well as the quality and quantity of the products brought to the Market. The Microloan Program helps vendors defray seasonal operating expenses, improve infrastructure, extend the growing season, and much more. Access to capital ensures that farmers and ranchers can provide a constant and growing food supply to Santa Fe and the region.



Farmers often have limited resources or lack access to capital, which can impact the sustainability of their business or their capacity to grow. Our Microloan Program awards low-interest flexible loans, which fund projects that have a significant, positive impact on many of our vendors' businesses, as well as the quality and quantity of the products brought to the Market. The Microloan Program helps vendors defray seasonal operating expenses, improve infrastructure, extend the growing season, and much more. Access to capital ensures that farmers and ranchers can provide a constant and growing food supply to Santa Fe and the region.

Any current vendor at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market may apply for a microloan. All Market vendors have equal access to the Microloan Program regardless of gender, age (applicants must be 18 or older), ethnicity, or citizenship status. The program is offered in partnership with Guadalupe Credit Union, which provides financial coaching and application assistance in both English and Spanish.

A payment that must be returned to the provider following specified terms of repayment and interest rate.

Loan

Local Food

Farmers Market

Food Systems

The maximum loan amount has grown over the life of the program, from $3,500 to a current maximum of $20,000. Loans are provided in partnership with Guadalupe Credit Union. Since the program began in 2008, 379 loans have been granted to 105 borrowers for a total disbursement of $871,760. Specific current interest rate and repayment terms are set by Guadalupe Credit Union in partnership with the Institute; contact the Institute for current terms.

Apply to the Program Development Director using the Institute's scholarship application form ("Apply for a Scholarship" on the page), ideally before registering. After the training, notify the Program Development Director, who provides a check request form for reimbursement.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline; up to $300 per calendar year. "Vendors are encouraged to apply for scholarships before registering for any event or training, so they know if the scholarship is approved."

Reimbursement scholarships of up to $300 per calendar year for Santa Fe Farmers' Market vendors to attend outside conferences, workshops, classes, webinars, retreats and certifications that directly impact their farm or business. Funds can also cover mileage, travel and lodging. Paid after the training is completed.



- Current Santa Fe Farmers' Market members (vendors) in good standing
- Training must not be directly associated with or supported by the Santa Fe Farmers' Market Institute and must directly impact the vendor's operations
- Members who have defaulted on an Institute Microloan are not eligible until the defaulted balance is paid off in full

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

Reimbursement only, after the vendor completes the training or attends the event; missed or uncompleted trainings are not reimbursed. Up to $300 per calendar year.

Published amounts: up to $300 in scholarships annually (calendar year); paid as a reimbursement after the event; may also cover mileage/travel and accommodations, if appropriate

List of Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute (SFFMI) Funding Opportunities