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ActiveFCS Financial · 2026

Connect Program

Quick Facts

Agency: FCS Financial
Funding: Varies (specialized loans)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Missourians within the FCS Financial service area who are 35 years or younger (young farmers) or have been farming for 10 years or less (beginning farmers).

About This Grant

Connect Program is sponsored by FCS Financial. The Connect program is designed for young and beginning farmers in Missouri, providing specialized loans for working capital, down payments, livestock, and machinery. It also offers financial and business skills education through workshops and online resources.

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Special Programs - FCS Financial Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm Young, Beginning & Small Farmers Patronage & Member Benefits Navigating Your Estate & Succession Plan FCS Financial Mobile Banking App FCS Financial Business Card My Access Plus Online Banking Guide Protecting Your Operation from Fraud Register for Email Alerts Register for Email Alerts Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer Missouri's Largest Ag Lender given to local communities Learn more about our scholarships, foundation and community giving of profits returned to our customer owners Patronage & Member Benefits Navigating Your Estate & Succession Plan FCS Financial Mobile Banking App FCS Financial Business Card My Access Plus Online Banking Guide Protecting Your Operation from Fraud Register for Email Alerts Farmland Equipment and Livestock Young and Beginning Farmers Hunting Land & Recreation Land Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm From empowering the next generation of producers to strengthening rural infrastructure, FCS Financial offers specialized programs designed to move Missouri operations and communities forward.

$365 Million+ Returned via Patronage $1,000,000+ Given to Local Communities 102 Counties Served Across Missouri ⭐ Flagship Program Next-Gen Producer Support Young, Beginning & Small Farmer (YBS) Program Starting or expanding an agricultural operation comes with unique financial challenges.

Our YBS program provides flexible underwriting, customized loan structures, and educational resources tailored to help young and beginning producers build a solid foundation for long-term success.

Tailored financing options for land, livestock, and operational expenses Partnership with Farm Service Agency (FSA) guarantee programs Educational opportunities, mentorship, and succession planning support Learn More About YBS Financing → Explore Our Specialized Programs We believe hands-on experience builds lifelong leadership skills.

Our Ag Youth Program offers low-interest project loans and funding for 4-H and FFA members purchasing livestock, show equipment, or crop inputs for county and state fair projects.

View Ag Youth Loans & Grants → High School & Collegiate Scholarships Each year, FCS Financial awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and college students across Missouri who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and a passion for agriculture.

Explore Scholarship Guidelines → FCS Financial Rural Community & Agriculture Foundation Our foundation provides targeted grant funding for long-term investments that strengthen rural infrastructure, enhance quality of life, and support local fairgrounds, community centers, and youth ag facilities across Missouri.

Learn About Foundation Grants → Patronage Program: Cooperative Profit Sharing As a customer-owned cooperative, when FCS Financial prospers, our member-owners share in that success. Through our Patronage Program, we return a portion of our earnings back to our eligible customer-owners, effectively reducing borrowing costs. See How Patronage Works → Ready to Learn More or Get Started?

Our local loan officers live and work in your community. Contact your nearest FCS Financial branch to discuss how our special programs can benefit your family, operation, or organization. Find Your Local Branch → Contact Us Online Not ready to talk to a loan officer yet?

Download this free guide to assist you as you search for your dream property. 5 points to consider before buying land A free download to help your property search. Supporting the future of farming Over $1.

5 million given to local 4-H and FFA organizations We have 21 locations in Missouri Find Your Location Find a Crop Insurance Specialist Register for Email Alerts Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer How is FCS Financial different from other lenders? Where can I find the candidate questionnaire for the Board of Directors or Nominating Committee?

Talk to a Local Loan Officer Talk to a Local Loan Officer We have 21 Locations in Missouri Find a Crop Insurance Specialist Register for Email Alerts Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer Design and Development by Imagemakers

Eligibility Requirements

Missourians within the FCS Financial service area who are 35 years or younger (young farmers) or have been farming for 10 years or less (beginning farmers).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Connect Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Missourians within the FCS Financial service area who are 35 years or younger (young farmers) or have been farming for 10 years or less (beginning farmers). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Connect Program?

Connect Program is funded by FCS Financial. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Connect Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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