Grant Program For Farmers

USDA invites applications for farmer-related grants

The USDA has announced that applications are being accepted for grants to provide economic assistance to independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives and agricultural producer groups through a grant Program.

"By creating value-added products, farmers and ranchers can expand economic opportunities, create jobs and keep wealth in rural communities," said a representative of the grant program. "These funding opportunities will promote business expansion and entrepreneurship by helping local businesses get access to capital, technical assistance and new markets for their products and services."

For example, in one county owners of a farm, received a grant to expand their processing capacity to produce beach plum jams and jellies, juice, and puree for retail and wholesale markets.

Located in Calif., a produce business, independent producers of organic and conventional cooking greens they received a grant for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. With this grant, the owner has been able to expand markets for their products and increase revenues.

Grants may be used for feasibility studies or business plans, working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy projects.

Eligible applicants include independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and agricultural producer groups.

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $150 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America.

Visit the website for additional information about the agency's program.

A Call For Help!

Anonymous said...

Hey Rose! :) I saw your post on Aidepage. I was wondering if you happen to know of any grants to help women of Domestic violence, who are trying to get a home, and help getting back on their feet? I'm originally from Pa, moved to TN and found myself trapped. About a year and a half ago I tried to get out and the shelter wasn't able to get the funds to help, and my family was useless. Due to depression and the girls I just gave up and came back. The past year has been a nightmare and he is taking it out mentally on the 14 year old and I don't know how much more I can take before I end up being one of those women on the tv show SNAPPED. I am desperately in need of help. Any info you can give me would be great. Thank you much hun, have a great day!

There are a lot of Domestic groups out there that may be able to help you. What you should do is take some time out and go to your local library to find out more information.

I will have to check my files to see if there are any groups/grant programs that may be able to help you.

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A foundation has awarded money to 11 Nonprofits!

Awarded recipients include a group that promotes sexual health in India and a Chicago-based center that fights to end poverty.

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Grant Program For Artists!

Tri-State residents will soon be treated to a visual delight featuring some of the most talented and diverse artists in the local arts community.

Eleven artists will have a unique opportunity to exhibit their work in an Exhibition.

 
"Over the past three years these financial grants have been awarded to very unique and talented artists. "The exhibition gives artists a chance to display the work they’ve created with the assistance of the grant, and a great opportunity for the community to see some of the best artists in our area."

The grant program, which is designed to provide funds directly to artists, was one of the first programs of its kind. Grant recipients can use the money they are awarded however they choose, from purchasing supplies, covering exhibition expenses and renting studio space to anything else that will allow them to devote more time to their art.


This grant program started in 1983 and has awarded grants to approximately 84 artists.

Some distinguished  alumni include  a ceramics artist, a printmaker and a sculptor.

Individuals can learn more about this grant program by visiting the organization’s website at here or by sending an email.

This grant program has been supporting and promoting artists and the arts for more than 43 years. The organization’s activities include: support for individual artists including grants and exhibitions, community-based art activities and events, and a nationally-recognized annual fine arts festival.

Here Is Yet Another Grant Program For Individual Artists!

Eleven past grant recipients will have a unique opportunity to exhibit their work. 

“Over the past three years individual artists were awarded  grants.  These artists were given a chance to display the work they’ve created with the assistance of the grant, and a great opportunity for the community to see some of the best artists in the area.”

The grant program, which is designed to provide funds directly to artists, was one of the first programs of its kind. Grant recipients can use the money they are awarded however they choose, from purchasing supplies, covering exhibition expenses and renting studio space to anything else that will allow them to devote more time to their art.

This grant program  started in 1983 and has awarded grants to approximately 84 artists. Past grant recipients a ceramics artist, printmaker and abstract painter.

Individuals can learn more about this grant program by visiting the organization’s website or by sending an email.