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Updated: November 19, 2024
What grants exist for urban gardeners and farmers?
A selected list of grants relevant to urban gardeners and farmers.
Updated: July 10, 2024
Women In Agriculture Webinar Series on Risk Management: Finance
This webpage is the financial archives of the Women In Agriculture webinars.
Updated: March 24, 2021
Traditional Sources
Whether a new farmer/food entrepreneur, or an established operation, you’re probably going to need to finance some aspect of your business. There are various loan programs for farmers and food entrepreneurs. There are also some specific grant programs, but these are very specific and very competitive to obtain. Obtaining grants require a lot of work, often have delayed payments or require up-front investment, and are not a reliable source of income. This article provides guidance for evaluating if your needs qualify for the grant’s targeted outcomes and how best to apply for a grant.