Deadline to apply for the 2023 funding cycle is February 14, 2023.
The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 to purchase equipment or supplies that will support your farm business. The application process is extremely competitive and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
Application Process:
It will be helpful to have the following information available during the process: military service history, educational background, farming history, business and financial plans, and short-term and long-term goals. The application process can take 1-2 hours to complete.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
· Farm Training, Experience, and/or Transferable skills.
· Personal Investment in the farm business.
· Strategic and concise funding request that will help the business grow in the long term.
· Vision and goals for the future of the business.
· Community involvement.
To apply and learn more: 2023 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Application (tfaforms.com)
