FSA has partnered with community-based organizations and institutions of higher education to invest in outreach and technical assistance to urban producers on FSA programs, and to the support sustainability and long-term viability of urban farming operations.  A few of our partners have grant opportunities open to eligible urban farmers in their cities, and below are those currently with open application periods.

  • Farm to Table conducted a webinar (Recording link updated) – The recording and slides for the NM Farmer Innovation Program Micro-Grant webinar are now available. The deadline for the Micro-Grant application is due by 5:00pm on April 24, 2024. You can get more information about the program and access the application at https://farmtotablenm.org/farmer-innovation-program-micro-grants/
  • University of Illinois opened the application period and will be awarding microgrants on a first-come, first-serve competitive basis, beginning now until November 30, 2026. For more information, please contact University of Illinois Extension at iam-chi-grant@illinois.edu, and to download a grant application, please go to https://extension.illinois.edu.