Deadline: 7-Jan-22
The American Farmland Trust is offering grants through its New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP), a small grants program designed to provide direct financial assistance to farmers in the region.
Priorities
- NEFMP will prioritize the following in 2022:
- Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color
- Livestock (inclusive of meat, dairy, egg & fiber production) farmers adopting regenerative agriculture and soil health practices, especially in Western New England (due to project funding, roughly 80% of grants will fit this category)
- Farmers representing
- A diverse geographic range across New England
- A diverse range of farm operations (e.g., urban, rural, vegetable, livestock, dairy, large/medium/small, etc.)
- A diverse range of backgrounds, races, and gender identities
Funding Information
- Grants will be awarded in amounts between $500 and $5,000 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
As part of the Western New England Regenerative Agriculture Project, 80% of this year’s funding will be for projects that improve the resiliency of livestock operations through improved soil health or other regenerative agriculture practices in the following specific counties:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
For more information, visit https://farmland.org/new-england-farmer-microgrants-program-how-to-apply/