Apply for a Farm Fund Grant or Loan

The Farm Fund Grant program is now accepting applications.
Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2021

The 2021 Farm Fund Grant program will distribute a limited number of grants of up to approximately $2,000 for projects that address immediate and critical farm needs and market expansion for the 2021 season, with an emphasis on farmers who face systemic barriers.

Detailed information about the program and contact information is included in the Farm Fund Grant application below.

*Skagit County applicants must either supply Whatcom County or serve Whatcom County farms as part of their program.

The Farm Fund's Next Step Grant program is currently accepting applications.
Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2021

The Next Step Grant program is designed to support local farmers who want to expand their business to supply wholesale markets. Next Step accepts proposals for grants of $1,250 to $5,000.

Applicants can also apply for low-interest Farm Fund Secured Loans (see below) to meet the grant criteria as explained in the grant application.

The Secured Loan program is currently accepting applications.

The Farm Fund secures low-interest loans for sustainable farm improvement projects in partnership with the Industrial Credit Union.

Detailed information about the program and contact information are included in the applications.

Both Farm Fund Secured Loan and Industrial Credit Union Loan applications will be required.

If you have any questions, email Farm Fund Administrator Jean Rogers or call 360-734-8158, ext. 311. We are happy to discuss your project and work out the financial solution that works best for you.