RAFI-USA is accepting applications for the 2023 Beginning Farmers Stipend, a new granting program. Stipends support the success of beginning farmers by helping to reduce financial barriers and may be used to cover farming start-up and/or production costs. Individual applicants may request between $3,000 – $5,000 in funding.
- Grant
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
Eligibility
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Only persons identifying as farmers of color may apply.
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This funding is intended to support farmers with less than three years of experience* as a principal operator, who are committed to owning and operating a viable, sustainable farm business.
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You must be the owner or co-owner of the farming operation or plan to launch your farm business in 2023.
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You must be farming or ranching in the U.S. Southeast: AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, or VA.**
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Farmers producing any agricultural product, at any scale, and for any market, are invited to apply.
Terms
Funding priority will be given to proposals with:
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High expected impact
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Clear farmer commitment
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Strong project planning and feasibility
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Demonstrated individual financial need, or location in an economically disadvantaged area
Application Instructions
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Details
Release Date
February 17, 2023
Deadline
March 13, 2023
Organization
Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI)
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$3,000
Maximum Award Amount
$5,000
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Updated February 18, 2023
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