Food/Farm

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Support economic development projects that will assist specific small and emerging private businesses. E.g. feasibility study, provide technical assistance to businesses, provide job training, set up RLF, or develop infrastructure. Eligible…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Feasibility studies and developing business plans for processing and marketing of the proposed value-added product. Eligible entities include Independent Producer, Agricultural Producer Group, Farmer or Rancher Cooperative, and Majority-…

Grantor: United States Department of-Agriculture Marketing Service

Assist in the promotion of domestic consumption of ag commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer marketing opportunities such as markets, roadside stands, CSAs and agri-tourism. Cannot be used for acquisition of…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Marketing Service

Develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing to help increase access to availability of locally and…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

To improve economic condition of rural areas. Assists Individuals or Local Governments in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants to Cooperative Development Centers who in…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Funds awarded to Oregon Dept of Agriculture who then…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. Direct loans and grants are made to selected Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs). Eligible entities include Microenterprise…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Loans and loan guarantees to establish and facilitate the growth of local and regional food markets under the B&I program; at least 5 percent of B&I funding is reserved each year for this purpose. Eligible entities include Rural…

Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture

Implement farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. Eligible entities include Local Governments, State Governments, Federally Recognized Tribes, Nonprofits, School Districts, Small Businesses.