Resources for Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color

Rodale Institute, in partnership with Organic Farmers Association, offers a micro-grant program specifically targeted to support small-scale BIPOC farmers, whether organic, transitioning to organic, or an aspiring organic farmer. (link)

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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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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)

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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. (link)

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Also see our general Grant Resources page here (link)

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These two Oregon-based lenders, MESO and OAME, support minority and historically excluded entrepreneurs with business support services and access to lending. (read more)

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National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) – Tribal Food Sovereignty Advancement Initiative (read more)

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Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Technical Assistance Program – Established in order to increase access and use of USDA programs and services by Indian producers and Tribes. (link)

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Native American Agriculture Fund – Reimagining Native Food Economies Report – A Vision for Native food and agriculture infrastructure rebuilding and recovery. (link)

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Ecotrust – Viviane Barnett Fellowship for Food System Leaders (read more)

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Justice for Black Farmers Act – The Justice for Black Farmers Act will address and correct historic USDA discrimination (read more)

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Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroests (PCUN) – “Our mission is to empower farmworkers and working Latinx families in Oregon by building community, increasing Latinx representation in elections, and policy advocacy on both the national and state levels.” (link)

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

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