Fresh Grants

Opens Oct 28National

Next Generation Farmer Fund

From National Young Farmers Coalition (with Whole Foods Market match)

Amount
Up to $50,000$10,000 to $50,000 including technical assistance
Deadline
Opens Oct 28Closes Dec 1, 2026
Where
National
Match needed
No
Effort
Big jobA full proposal and several steps.
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The link goes to youngfarmers.org.

US farmers and ranchers aged 40 or younger (as of Dec 31, 2027) producing food or fiber, proposing 1 to 4 conservation practices new to that land in the 2027 season. Opens Oct 28. Closes Dec 1, 2026

Who can apply

  • US farmers and ranchers aged 40 or younger (as of Dec 31, 2027) producing food or fiber, proposing 1 to 4 conservation practices new to that land in the 2027 season

Agriculture

Can a small business win this?

Pilot year of a $1M+ fund. committee-scored on viability, feasibility, environmental benefit, budget and readiness.

Before you apply

Applications open Oct 28 and close Dec 1 (11:59 p.m. PT). budget your own labor and any first-year yield loss, which the page explicitly allows.

Heads up

Here, youth means age 40 or younger.

Checked on youngfarmers.org, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Next Generation Farmer Fund?

Up to $50,000. The full line is: $10,000 to $50,000 including technical assistance. Highest figure stored: $50,000.

When can I apply for Next Generation Farmer Fund?

Applications are not open yet. The page lists an open date of 2026-10-28.

Who can apply for Next Generation Farmer Fund?

US farmers and ranchers aged 40 or younger (as of Dec 31, 2027) producing food or fiber, proposing 1 to 4 conservation practices new to that land in the 2027 season.

Does Next Generation Farmer Fund require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Next Generation Farmer Fund checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://youngfarmers.org/get-involved/next-generation-farmer-fund/. The official page wins if we disagree.

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