Farm to Stay Grant Program

Farm to Stay Grant Program is sponsored by American Farmland Trust. Supports for-profit working farms and ranches to create or expand farm stays and agritourism experiences, including renovations or preparations for overnight guest accommodations. Part of the Brighter Future Fund in partnership with Airbnb.

Farm to Stay Grant Program · American Farmland Trust Farm to Stay Grant Program Brighter Future Fund 2025 Grant Recipient Dirtbaby Farm. Airbnb and American Farmland Trust are launching the Farm to Stay Grant Program through AFT’s Brighter Future Fund. This national grant will support farmers and ranchers creating or expanding farm stays and experiences as an additional income stream.

We will distribute approximately 25-30 grants of up to $10,000 each. Farmers and ranchers are navigating rising costs, volatile markets, and weather-related risks. At the same time, traveler interest in rural destinations and farm stays is growing.

Not only will this partnership help farmers and ranchers build an additional income stream; it will also give more people a meaningful connection to working farms and ranches and the families who operate them. Eligibility and guideline details will be made available before applications open in late November 2026.

Timeline and Instructions Award Amount and Project Eligibility Award Notification Process Airbnb and AFT staff will be hosting webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in the grant program or learning more about agritourism opportunities. Register by clicking either date: Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.

m. ET and Friday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.

m. ET. Applications will be accepted November 30 th through December 4 th via a secure portal on SurveyMonkey Apply, while funding is available.

All information required for application will be made available on this website by mid-November. Account creation details will be available in late November. Applications will be reviewed in the order received, so applying early is encouraged.

The program will accept approximately 350 applications. A total of $250,000 is available for awards, with grants of a minimum of $5,000 and up to $10,000 per recipient. Approximately 350 applications will be accepted.

Must be based in the United States. At this time, U.S. territories are not eligible. Additional details will be provided before the application opens.

Eligible projects that will be considered should fall into one of three categories: Starting a new agritourism operation on a working farm or ranch Infrastructure or renovation for overnight stays (updates to existing agritourism operation) on a working farm or ranch Farm-related experiences (tours, workshops, farm-to-table dinners) on a working farm or ranch Funding is available for working farms and ranches in all US states producing more than $1,000 in profit.

The program will be available nationally to eligible for-profit production agriculture operations that want to develop or expand a farm stay or experience as an additional income stream connected to their working farm or ranch. Additional eligibility rules and allowable expenses will be provided before the application opens. Additional details will be provided before the application opens.

Due to the anticipated volume of inquiries, the Brighter Future Fund team is unable to respond to requests for general program information, eligibility determinations, project feedback, project ideas, or application guidance.

To ensure all applicants have equal access to information, complete program materials will be made available on this webpage before applications open, including: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Applicant resources and educational materials We encourage all prospective applicants to review these materials carefully, as they are designed to provide the information needed to determine eligibility and prepare an application.

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