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Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program is sponsored by Cultivate KC and KC Black Urban Growers (with funding from Farm Service Agency and T. I. M.
E. Inc.). This program provides grants for urban agriculture projects.
Funds can be used for equipment that allows for increased production, supplies or tools to improve efficiency, and infrastructure such as packing sheds or greenhouses.
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Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program - Cultivate KC Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program The application window has closed. Please check our grants list for other opportunities. The Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program is a grant program administered by Cultivate KC and KC Black Urban Growers and made possible with funding from Farm Service Agency and a cooperative agreement with T.
I. M. E.
Inc. These grants are distinct from our existing Get Farming Mini Grants and Just In Time Microgrants – they operate on different grant cycle, with distinct eligibility, environmental review, and reporting requirements from our standard grant processes. Applicants can request up to $5,000. Check out previously funded projects.
We held an info session on April 23, 2026. Watch the recording below. https://www.
cultivatekc. org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-2026-Micro-Grant-Info-Session-1. mp4 Applications open: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Application deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Award announcements: Anticipated in July 2026 , but will be determined by final review and approval by FSA and T.
I. M. E.
Inc Please review the grant information and eligibility and scoring criteria below before completing your application. Please create a budget using a copy of this template . If you have questions or need assistance completing an application, contact Ellie at ellie@cultivatekc.
org. The purpose of the beneficiary grants is to help existing growers expand their capacity to produce food within the Kansas City metropolitan area. These are meant to be accessible grants for growers, up to $5,000, that include site visits and optional technical assistance.
The following entities are eligible for this grant opportunity: Individual or small groups of farmers or producers growing for sale Individual or small groups of farmers or producers growing for community benefit (must be a nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor) Producers and eligible entities must grow in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including the states of Kansas and Missouri.
Producers in the following counties are eligible: Missouri counties: Clay County, Cass County, Jackson County, Platte County Kansas counties: Leavenworth County, Johnson County, Miami County, Wyandotte County Land access: Land procurement, down payment assistance, lease or rental assistance.
Expansion: Equipment that will allow you to increase production, one-time costs associated with bringing new land into production or adding a new production Improved efficiency: Supplies or tools to improve production or increase efficiency of production.
Infrastructure: Constructing a packing shed, building a greenhouse, installing a permanent irrigation system, cold storage, etc. For grant requests for structures, the grower must show that the structure will comply with applicable building codes. Education and Training: Conference or training registration, travel and lodging expenses to participate in educational opportunities.
Projects that will increase farmer services such as: community greenhouses, equipment rentals, and farmer co-ops will also be eligible. Note: The granting body may suggest modifications to project budgets based on reviewer feedback. Projects that include funding from other sources are welcome.
Funds may be used only for farms that raise food (vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, or other edible farm products). FSA beneficiary grants may only be awarded one time per producer. A beneficiary may not be eligible to apply for a beneficiary grant if funding was received through other USDA, Federal, Tribal or State programs for the same
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Urban farmers with over 3 years of experience, public educational and other institutions, and municipalities involved in commercial urban food production and community-based food production. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program is funded by Cultivate KC and KC Black Urban Growers (with funding from Farm Service Agency and T.I.M.E. Inc.). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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