National Young Farmers Coalition (with Whole Foods Market)
Next Generation Farmer Fund
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 28, 2026 · due Dec 1, 2026
- Award size
- $10K – $50K
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Farm or agricultural producer, Individuals, Small business
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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About this grant
Beginning farmers and ranchers under 40 who use sustainable practices can get $10,000 to $50,000. Applications open in October 2026. Winners are named in early 2027.
Official notice: https://youngfarmers.org/get-involved/next-generation-farmer-fund/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/2448b422-c3eb-4bd8-9c7d-39ea707a3d58
Application (opens Oct 28, 2026) Add dates to my calendar
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Nov10
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Nov24
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Nov28
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Dec1
Deadline
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