Browse Ambrook’s collection of funding programs by The Fruit Guys

- Applicants must provide detailed project description, budget, and timeline for completion by December.

- We prioritize projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact. Review our [Farming Manifesto](https://fruitguyscommunityfund.org/mission/farming-manifesto/) and past [Alumni Projects](https://fruitguyscommunityfund.org/alumni-grantees/) for examples of winning proposals.

**Project Preferences **

**Preferential States: ** We aim to&#x2004;support farms in states where we haven’t yet funded a project. If you’re a small farm or agricultural nonprofit in one of the following states, we encourage you to apply:

- Alabama

- Arkansas

- Delaware

- Minnesota

- Nebraska

- Nevada

- North Dakota

- Utah

\*Note: If you’re based in a state not listed above, you are still eligible to apply. We give minor preference to farms in states where we haven’t funded projects yet, with slight priority given to up to three new states per cycle. However, we encourage applications from all states.




- Applicants must provide detailed project description, budget, and timeline for completion by December.
- We prioritize projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact. Review our Farming Manifesto and past Alumni Projects for examples of winning proposals.
Project Preferences 
Preferential States: We aim to support farms in states where we haven’t yet funded a project. If you’re a small farm or agricultural nonprofit in one of the following states, we encourage you to apply:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Dakota
- Utah
*Note: If you’re based in a state not listed above, you are still eligible to apply. We give minor preference to farms in states where we haven’t funded projects yet, with slight priority given to up to three new states per cycle. However, we encourage applications from all states.


Eligible for Funding: 
- Grants up to $5,000
- Small U.S. farms 250 acres or less
- Applicant must be farm owner/operator or have long-term, legal land access (leased land requires landowner support letter with lease length)
- 501(c)(3) agricultural nonprofits in operation for minimum 3 years may apply; must submit 501(c)(3) documentation and board list
- For profit farms must be active for at least 2 years
- Applicants may re-apply for the same project or a different one if they have not been funded in earlier grant cycles
- Only one application per farm per cycle is allowed

Ineligible For Funding
- Non-U.S. farms
- Farms or farmers that have previously received a FGCF grant
- Project budgets & items including; hydro/aquaponic systems, land purchases, labor, consultants, administrative costs, general marketing, one-time experiences, or any projects relying on outside grant funding for completion

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

Grant

Irrigation

Water Quality

Waterway Protection

Wetland Conservation

Reduced Tillage

Local Food

Español

Native Americans

People Of Color

Women

Farmers Market

Historically Underserved

Water Management

Conservation

Regenerative

Carbon Capture

Food Systems

Awards & Reporting Schedule
- May: Grant awards
- August: Interim report due
- December: Project completion
- January 2027: Final report due


List of The Fruit Guys Funding Opportunities