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Program is annual; the 2026 cycle is now complete (awardees announced May 1, 2026). Next cycle opens annually with at least 4 weeks for submissions; notifications typically in Spring.
"Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is sponsored by Farmer Veteran Coalition. Created for veterans pursuing careers in agriculture, this fellowship provides direct funding for equipment and supplies to help launch or grow farm operations.
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. This year’s Fellowship Fund cycle is now complete. Congratulations to this year’s awardees!
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund? The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. The Fellowship Fund does not give money directly to the veteran, but rather to third-party vendors for items the veteran has identified will make a crucial difference in the launch of their farm business.
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000, and nearly $4 million has been awarded to more than 930 veterans since 2011. View More Prior Recipients >> How the Fellowship Fund Works The application for the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund opens once per year at which time eligible veterans are given no less than four (4) weeks to submit a fully completed application.
Once the application period ends, an advisory panel of agricultural industry professionals convenes to review submissions. The application review process can take up to two months with awardees usually being notified in the Spring . Farmer veterans who are selected as Fellowship recipients have six (6) months to use their award.
Upon notification of their award, Fellowship recipients may begin seeking out third-party vendors to make their purchase . All third-party vendors must be approved by the Fellowship Fund manager prior to purchase. After an approved third-party vendor has been selected, the Fellowship Fund manager makes the payment on the farmer veteran’s behalf .
The application, which consists of both short answer and essay questions , is comprised of five main focus areas: military service, educational background, prior farming experience, business and financial planning, and short-term and long-term goals.
Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: Farm training/experience and/or transferable skills Personal investment in their farm business Strength of funding request and ability to show how an award will help grow their farm business Vision and goals for the future of their business Throughout the course of completing the application you will be required to upload the following additional document: Award notifications will be made in May.
Awardees of the 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund were announced on May 1, 2026. Click the button below to see who was awarded Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and some of the most common purchases include: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Army vet Chad Shields | Six Stone Jars Farm $1,000 Tractor Supply Co.
Gift Card 2026 Fellowship Fund Supporters This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. Eligibility & Requirements Must be a member of Farmer Veteran Coalition. Click here to join now .
Have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States Military. Received an ‘Honorable’ characterization of service upon discharge from the military. Other characterizations of service may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Currently serving service members must provide a letter of support from their commanding officer or designated representative attesting to their characterization of service. Must have an agricultural business in operation and a business plan . The Fellowship is designed to support for profit agricultural businesses, non-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
Previous Fellowship recipients are ONLY eligible to apply again if previously awarded $1,000 or less. All are welcome to apply to receive equipment through Kubota’s ‘Geared To Give’ program. The application for the Geared to Give program is integrated into the Fellowship Fund Application.
Must be willing to fully participate in the Fellowship Program , which includes periodic progress reports, mentoring other farmer veterans and a desire to make a positive impact on the farmer veteran community Want to help a veteran get their start in farming? Donate now or learn how to become an official supporter of the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. When you shop at www.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Short-answer and essay questions covering military service
Education background
Farming experience
Business planning
Goals for the farm operation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Veterans pursuing careers in agriculture. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000–$5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is funded by Farmer Veteran Coalition. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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