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Find similar grantsSmall-Scale Farm Grant Program (Food Systems Resiliency category) is sponsored by Kentucky State University. This program assists small-scale farmers in Kentucky, including those in Eastern Kentucky, to improve their operations and marketability. The 'Food Systems Resiliency' category specifically aligns with strengthening local food access and infrastructure.
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Active Grants — Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development These are the federal or state grants of interest currently open as of May 5, 2026. Links to program information are included, but feel free to reach out to KCARD at (859) 550-3972 or kcard@kcard. info for more information as well.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding Amount: All projects are subject to the availability of funds. Privately owned companies Eligible Uses: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture administers Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds each year, with approximately $413,908 anticipated for 2026.
Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and demonstrate measurable benefits beyond a single operation. Competitive proposals typically address industry-wide needs like pest and disease management, research, distribution efficiency, or food safety, with a clear plan and strong return on investment.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Deadline : June 1, August 1, October 1, December 1 Funding Amount : Up to $5,000 per application with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per farm business Eligible Uses : There are five priority categories: Certified Organic Agriculture Agroforestry/Specialty Crops Emerging Agricultural Technologies A Kentucky-based farm with gross annual agricultural sales greater than $1,000 and below $250,000 in the previous two years.
Kentucky-based, formal, non-governmental organizations and cooperatives that serve multiple Kentucky farms or producers KSU Small-Scale Farm Grant Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant Capacity Building: $50,000 - $250,000 Community Development Training and Technical Assistance: $100,000 - $500,000 Turnkey Marketing and Promotion: $50,000 - $100,000 Turnkey Recruitment and Training: $50,000 - $100,000 Agricultural businesses and cooperatives Producer networks and associations CSA networks or associations Regional farmers market groups Nonprofit and public benefit corporations Local and tribal governments Eligible Uses : The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) funds projects that expand direct producer-to-consumer markets and increase access to local food.
Projects require a 25% match and must benefit multiple producers.
Activities may include projects like launching or expanding farmers markets, CSAs, or agritourism, providing training and technical assistance, and carrying out coordinated marketing, promotion, and vendor recruitment efforts, etc. Farmers Market Promotion Program | Agricultural Marketing Service USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program Planning: $25,000 - $100,000 Implementation: $100,000 - $500,000 Turnkey Marketing and Promotion: $50,000 - $100,000 Turnkey Recruitment and Training: $50,000 - $100,000 Agricultural businesses and cooperatives Producer networks and associations CSA networks or associations Regional farmers market groups Nonprofit and public benefit corporations Local and tribal governments Eligible Uses: The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) funds projects that build and expand local and regional food businesses that aggregate, process, and distribute local products.
Projects require a 25% match and must benefit multiple producers.
Activities may include planning for new facilities or services, launching or expanding food hubs and value chains, and carrying out coordinated marketing, promotion, and producer recruitment or training efforts, etc. Local Food Promotion Program | Agricultural Marketing Service USDA Local Food Promotion Program Planning and Design Projects: $100,000 to $250,000 Implementation and Expansion Projects: $250,000 to $1,000,000 Eligibility : MUST be a partnership between at least one eligible entity and at least one eligible partner.
Agricultural businesses and cooperatives Producer networks and associations CSA networks or associations Regional farmers market groups Nonprofit and public benefit corporations Local and tribal governments State agencies or regional authorities Philanthropic corporations Institutions of higher education Commercial, Federal or Farm Credit system lending institutions Eligible Uses : The RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems.
The RFSP focuses on building and strengthening the viability and resilience of the local or regional food economy. 1. Planning and Design Projects : support partnerships in the early stages of convening, envisioning, goal setting and identifying strategies for developing local or regional food systems such as feasibility studies, conducting research on specific market, mid-tier value chain, or infrastructure investments, etc. 2.
Implementation and Expansion Projects : support partnerships building on prior or ongoing efforts within a local or regional food system such as creating value chains, developing processes for ongoing community engagement, etc. Regional Food System Partnerships | Agricultural Marketing Service USDA Regional Food System Partnerships Program Kentucky Proud Buy Local Program Funding Amount : Up to 15% reimbursement can be earned on eligible local food purchases.
Eligibility : Kentucky Proud restaurants, caterers, schools and other food service participants that source and support local farms Support Local Farmers | Buy Local | Kentucky Proud Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Deadline : Last Friday of each month Eligibility : For profit entities/businesses and nonprofit entities Eligible Uses : Projects must benefit multiple producers as an investment in Kentucky Agriculture 2025 Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Applicants The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is a non-profit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural businesses in Kentucky.
We are supported primarily through grants provided by the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Program and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. Additional support is provided through our work with partners around the state and through fees charged for select client services.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A Kentucky-based farm with gross annual agricultural sales greater than $1,000 and below $250,000 in the previous two years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per application, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per farm business. Up to $500 for educational trainings or materials with a lifetime maximum of $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small-Scale Farm Grant Program (Food Systems Resiliency category) is funded by Kentucky State University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Small-Scale Farm Grant Program - Food Systems Resiliency category is sponsored by Kentucky State University (in partnership with Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund and Board). This grant program specifically supports small-scale farms. The "Food Systems Resiliency" category promotes the production, sale, and consumption of healthy foods in all areas of Kentucky, particularly those with high levels of food insecurity.
The Small-Scale Farm Grant Program is a grant from Kentucky State University's Center for the Sustainability of Farms and Families, in partnership with the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, that funds small-scale farming improvements across Kentucky. Awards of up to $5,000 support value-added enterprise, certified organic agriculture, agroforestry and specialty crops, food systems resiliency, and emerging agricultural technologies. The program also includes a Beginning Beekeeper Program and Farmer Education track. Eligible applicants are Kentucky farmers or producers with annual agricultural sales under $250,000. The program aims to improve farm operations, enhance product marketability, and expand agricultural knowledge through educational training opportunities.
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