Although limited, financial support for small farms and farm-related businesses is available from a variety of Federal, state and local agencies and from non-governmental organizations. Start your search here.
Where Can I Find Agricultural Funding Resources? USDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center. Describes programs and resource guides that serve as starting points for identifying funding opportunities.
Small Farm Funding Resources USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center. Find tools to develop a business plan, write a grant proposal, locate funding and assistance programs and more.
Funding Opportunities National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. A database of many types of funding programs and sources focused on sustainable and alternative agricultural practices and research. Browse the list or search by keyword.
Farm Loan Programs USDA. Farm Service Agency. "FSA makes direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans to family-size farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank, Farm Credit System institution, or other lender." Includes link to the Service Center Locator.
Rural Development: About Us USDA. Rural Development. USDA's Rural Development helps rural individuals, communities and businesses obtain financial and technical assistance. Site includes information about loans and grants, notices about available funds and a database of homes for sale.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education: For Farmers and Ranchers USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Farmers and ranchers can apply for SARE research grants that typically run between $500 and $15,000.
