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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

Active

Decision brief

Who can apply
Not specified
Award amount
$50K – $750K
Deadline
17 days — Jun 16, 2026
Geography
National
Application notesHigh effort
  • Match funding required
  • Federal application

Next step

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Match funding required

This grant requires the applicant to contribute a portion of the project cost (cost-sharing or matching). Confirm the match percentage and eligible match sources in the full program guidelines before applying.

Focus areas

About this grant

The primary goal of BFRDP, under assistance listing number 10.311, is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories enter and/or improve their successes in farming, ranching, and management of nonindustrial private forest lands, through support for projects that provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to give beginning farmers and ranchers the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations and enhance their sustainability.

Additional details

CFDA / ALN Number
10.311
Program Title
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
Estimated Total Funding
Up to $44.4M
Funding Instrument
Grant
Source
Grants.gov · View original listing

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