Rural Coalition Members:

How Can We Assist You in Submitting a Strong Grant Application?

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Which grant program(s) are you planning on applying for?

Are you interested in applying for programs with other RC Members as partners? (Please list all that apply)

Would you like RC to connect you with other interested partners for the programs listed in the question above?

Are you requesting a letter of support from RC to include in your application package? Please indicate which grants you will be requesting for and send your project title and project summary to kenesha@ruralco.org and elliot@ruralco.org

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Grants

For RC Members! Regenerative Agriculture Fund Rapid Response Grants for Farm Policy Work

APPLICATIONS DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022

As a member of the Rural Coalition, you are eligible to apply for rapid response mini-grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to enhance your organization's Farm Bill policy work. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October 18.

The application process is easy and quick! Go here to apply and see examples of what the funding supports!

In collaboration with the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, Rural Coalition has joined in facilitating this initial round of mini-grants to advance Farm Bill work with the following partners: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, HEAL Food Alliance, and National Family Farm Coalition.

We are excited to share this funding opportunity to shore up our grassrooted Rural Coalition members, so that all may enhance their participation in shaping the 2023 Farm Bill.

USDA’s Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (Increasing Land Access Program)

APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

This Program builds upon USDA’s commitment to transform the food and agricultural system. The Increasing Land Access Program intends to assist underserved producers by increasing land, capital and market access through funding cooperative agreements or grants for projects. Projects should focus on increasing access to farm ownership opportunities, improving access and results for farmers on heirs’ property or fractionated land, building access to markets and capital that affect the ability to access land, and expanding land ownership, land succession and agricultural business planning.

However, Rural Coalition is aware that many of our members may face significant barriers in accessing the application process. To address these barriers, we have partnered with the National Young Farmer Coalition and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition to assist groups in applying to this important grant round. To help us plan this assistance, please complete this survey to determine the assistance you may need to submit a successful application (La encuesta esta disponible en español aquí). If you are a RuralCo member and have interest in the Increasing Land Access Program, please indicate you are an RC member, and complete the survey ASAP. Grant applications are due October 28, 2022.

USDA has designated $300 Million for this initiative, made available through passage of Section 1006 in the American Rescue Plan Act, and amended by the Inflation Reduction Act. Both bills included provisions to ensure underserved producers are able to access resources, programs, and technical support.

Rural Coalition and our partners want to support you in this effort, uplift this USDA program and work with USDA and our members toward a more equitable process of providing funding opportunities. We will also have our partners join us for our next member call on Friday, October 7 to answer any questions on the round.

Conservation Incentive Contracts

This program helps address priority resource concerns, including sequestering carbon and improving soil health in high-priority areas. NRCS works with producers to strengthen the quality and condition of natural resources on their operations using management practices that target resource concerns. Through five to 10-year contracts with NRCS, producers manage, maintain and address important natural resource concerns and build on existing conservation efforts. Contact your local NRCS office or visit their website here to find out your state specific sign up deadline