Farm Fund Grant and Loan Programs

(Application deadline: Friday, January 19, 2018.)

The Farm Fund Grant program is designed to support multi-farm collaborations and projects that strengthen local, sustainable agriculture at large in Whatcom and Skagit* counties. For single-farm projects, look at our Next Step Grants and Farm Fund Secured low-interest loans (below).

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

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

(Application deadline: Friday, January 12, 2018.)

The Next Step Grant program is designed to support local farmers who want to expand their business to supply wholesale markets. Next Step will accept proposals for grants of $1,250 to $5000.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for Farm Fund Secured Loans. These loans can also be used in conjunction with Farm Fund Next Step Grants. Detailed information about the program and contact information are included in the applications.

Please submit both Farm Fund Secured Loan and Industrial Credit Union Loan applications.

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.