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USDA AMS Local Food Promotion Program
LFPP offers grant funds with a 25% match to support the development and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises to increase domestic consumption.
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USDA AMS Regional Food System Partnership Program
The program is focused on expanding collaboration among public and private organizations to impact local and regional food systems.
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USDA Farm Service Agency
Farm Service Agency offers multiple lending options for farmers unable to obtain financing from other sources.
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USDA Farm Service Agency Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
FSFL is an excellent financing program for on-farm storage and handling for small and mid-sized farms, and for new farmers.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Farm to School Grant Program
The purpose of the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is to assist eligible entities in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Agriculture and food and research initiative
This grant supports projects related to agricultural and rural economies, specifically in the areas of research, education, extension, entrepreneurship, and markets and trade.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Agriculture and food and research initiative - Improved Sustainable Food Systems
This grant funds projects related to research, education, and extension related to sustainable local and regional food systems seeking to improve U.S. food safety and security, support the local economy and more.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
This grant seeks to fund organizations that train, educate, and provide technical assistance to new farmers or ranchers.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
Projects that meet the needs of low-income individuals through food distribution and access, and community outreach to assist in participation of federal nutrition programs.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Small Business Innovation Research
This grant gives small businesses the opportunity to research their technological potential.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
This competitive grant aims to improve sustainable innovations in American agriculture.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture: The Equipment Grant Program
The Equipment Grant Program (EGP) funds equipment purchases for research for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs at institutions of higher education, including State Cooperative Extension Systems.
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS)
The USDA Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS) supports producers in developing conservation plans.
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USDA Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program
This loan program bolsters the existing private credit structure through guaranteeing loans for rural businesses, allowing private lenders to extend more credit than they would typically be able to, and improves the economic health of rural communities.
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USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program
This program offers either grants or loans to help with the development of community facilities.
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USDA Rural Development Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)
RBDG is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
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USDA Rural Development Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG)
The RCDG program seeks to aid the economic development of rural communities by establishing cooperative development centers.
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USDA Rural Development Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG)
The REDLG program provides funding to rural projects that create or retain rural jobs. Food hubs seeking establishment in rural zones would be good candidates for this grant or loan program.
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USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program: Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loan and Grant Program
The Rural Energy for America Program helps assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems.
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USDA Rural Development Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG)
The goal of this grant program is to assist socially disadvantaged agricultural producers with technical assistance through cooperative development centers.