• Northeast Farmer's Fund Application

  • Due to high volumes of applications and our small team, it may take over a month for us to get back to you about your application status. Thank you for your patience.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Farms must operate in one of the following states to be eligible. Select the state(s) your farm operates in

  • Your farm must operate in one of the states listed above to be eligible

  • Is your mailing address different than your farm's physical address?*
  • Do you have a Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Number?*

  • Acquiring an FSA number is required to participate in this program

  • Is your farm a non-profit?*

  • Note: farms that have a gross income above $2,000,000 may not be eligible for this program

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  • Select the production type(s) that applies to your farm*
  • Select the Conservation Practices you currently implement. (We may request verification of these practices. This question is to establish alignment with our priority funding guidelines)*
  • Do you follow NRCS Conservation Practice Standards for the above mentioned practices?*
  • Please fill out the information for each of the certifications below
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  • For the following questions about certifications, please select the option that most closely matches the situation of your farm:

  • Organic*
  • Regenerative Organic*
  • REAL Organic*
  • Certified Grassfed*
  • Soil & Climate Health Initiative*
  • Other certification (not listed)*
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  • Indicate which channels you currently sell directly to*
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  • Will your proposed project enable you to expand into new markets?*
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  • Will your proposed project enable you to increase your sales within your existing markets?*
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  • Are you connected to or working with any of the following?
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  • Indicate the project type(s) you are interested in
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  • You must choose 1 primary project (you can select multiple secondary interests)

  • What would you like to use program funding for? Your project must fit into one of the following funding categories (details can be found in our funding guidelines):

    1. Expanded production of regenerative products
    2. Certification and Verification
    3. Brand Development

  • *NOTE: we cannot fund any project that has an existing NRCS conservation practice standard

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  • Please confirm the project outlined above does not contain any NRCS conservation practices*

  • We cannot fund projects that have a corresponding NRCS practice

  • Will this project require permitting?*

  • Heads up! We cannot support projects that require permits of any kind. If you are accepted, our Technical Assistance Providers can help you think about ways to adjust the project scope to meet our criteria.

  • Requested funding cannot exceed $50000

  • Have you obtained quotes or cost estimates? (Note all project expenses need to be based on vendor quotes/contracts/etc that will need to be provided at a later date)*
  • Can your proposed project be completed before November 30th, 2027?*

  • All projects must be completed before November 30th, 2027. Your project will not be eligible if this completion date is not possible

  • Estimated project start
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Estimated project end
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  • Heads up! Eligible projects must be completed within 1 year

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  • Are you receiving any other USDA funding related to your proposed project? (USDA funds from different sources cannot be used for the same expenses)*
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  • Please confirm the following in order to be eligible for this funding:

    • I understand funding is provided in two stages (initial + final payment)

    • I understand I will not receive my funds until WNC has received the funds from USDA, which could take up to 90 days after I have met a payment milestone (contract signature or submission of project completion documentation)

    • I understand I must provide documentation (receipts, photos, etc.)

    • I understand I will work with a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP)

    • I understand that quotes or cost documentation will be required before approval

    • I understand that through the program, I will be receiving Federal USDA funding. Data collected through   the program will be shared with USDA in WNC’s grant reporting, including, but not limited to:

      Farm’s FSA ID, name, address, acreage, commodity type, harvest yields and sales volumes, relevant Tract and Field IDs, amount of USDA funding received, and information about your funded project and marketing outcomes.

  • I confirm I have read and understand the above requirements*

  • You must accept the terms above to be eligible for this program.

  • Where did you hear about this opportunity?*
  • Did you receive support in preparing this application?*
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