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 Davidson County (nationwide program)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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
From the funder.
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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.