$750K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Jun 16, 2026
Apply before this date
Cycle-based
34 days to deadline
Extensive
Detailed federal app
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) provides grants to support education, outreach, and technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers in the U.S. and its territories. The program helps new agricultural operators develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to succeed in farming, ranching, and forest land management.
Am I eligible?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be an eligible applicant as defined in the opportunity listing
2.Application must be submitted through Grants.gov by the posted deadline
3.SAM.gov registration required prior to application
4.Project must provide education, outreach, or technical assistance to beginning farmers/ranchers
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