Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) – A USDA NRCS program that provides funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies to address pressing natural resource concerns.

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Also see our general Grant Resources page here (link)

HEAL Food Alliance is a multi-sector, multi-racial coalition building collective power to transform our food and farm systems. (link)

This video from the National Young Farmers Coalition and the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) records a panel of BIPOC farmers who shared their personal experiences navigating USDA loan processes and best practices and advice. (video)

The National Young Farmers Coalition partners with Chipotle each year to offer $5000 mini grants to beginning farmers. According to their website, they “strongly encourage farmers of color, Indigenous farmers, and farmers who are facing significant structural barriers to accessing other funding opportunities and success in agriculture to apply.” You can also view previous grantees at the site. (link)

The Brighter Future Fund of American Farmland Trust focuses on providing resources to beginning, women and veteran farmers, as well as those historically resilient farmers identifying as socially disadvantaged in alignment with the USDA. The grant cycle opens for a short period each year, but you can sign up for alerts on their website. (link)



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