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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Grant Program

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Grant Program

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The primary goal of BFRDP, under assistance listing number 10.311, is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories enter and/or improve their successes in farming, ranching, and management of nonindustrial private forest lands, through support for projects that provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to give beginning farmers and ranchers the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations and enhance their sustainability.

Estimated Total Program Funding
$44,443,140
Range of Awards
$49,999 – $750,000
Due Date (Closing)
June 16, 2026

📄 View Grant Description & Request for Application

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⚠️ Please Note:
Letter of intent due date: N/A

💡 Cost Sharing:
Match Required – See Waiver Exceptions

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