Funding Opportunities
There are a wide variety of funding sources available to farm businesses. These exist at the state and federal levels. In the list below, there are links to compiled lists of funding sources and to funding sources themselves. Please reach out directly to the funding institution for the most up-to-date information.
- Michigan Funding Sources for Farm Businesses
- Federal Funding Sources for Farm Businesses
- Resources for Farm Businesses Seeking Funding
Michigan Funding Sources for Farm Businesses:
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Grants for Farmers, Michigan State University Extension |
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Grants and Funding Opportunities, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) |
Federal Funding Sources for Farm Businesses:
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USDA Farm Service Agency Loan Assistance Tool |
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U.S. Small Business Administration |
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North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NC-SARE) |
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Michigan SARE and Tribal SARE |
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USDA Grants and Loans |
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Grants.gov |
Helpful resource:
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- Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). After reviewing this guide, you can search grants.gov or look at USDA’s Grants and Loans page.
Resources for Farm Businesses Seeking Funding:
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Funding Sources for Food Related Businesses, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems |
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Funding Opportunities, Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) |
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Beyond Grants: Entrepreneurial Strategics for Funding Beginning Farmer Initiatives from MSU Center for Regional Food Systems |
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| Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems | |
| Loan readiness for First Time Borrowers Resource Sheet, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems |
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| Preparing for Funding: A Self-Guided Learning Journey for Food and Farm Businesses, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems |
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