RAFI Infrastructure Grant Program

The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) is currently applications for the 2024 Infrastructure Grant Program.
Donor Name: Rural Advancement Foundation International
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/09/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
RAFI provides support to Historically Underserved farmers and ranchers  for projects that demonstrate an ability to increase farm viability; establish new markets for local products and services; develop new uses for existing structures and equipment; add value to existing farm products through processing, packaging or marketing; make optimal use of on-farm and natural resources; and Cultural/Heritage projects which are focused on preserving and continuing a specific agrarian tradition. 
Funding priority will be given to proposals with:

High expected impact on farm viability and sustainability
Strong project feasibility and planning: a clear plan, detailed budget and timeline, and all supporting documentation included. 
Farmers who earn a significant amount of their household income from the farm operation. 
Individual financial need, or location in an economically disadvantaged area
Project tangibly benefits the surrounding community
Farm uses agroecological and/or or ancestral farming practices 

Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $10,000 in funding. 
Eligibility Criteria

You are a historically underserved farmer or rancher, as defined by NRCS. 
You are applying as either an individual farmer owner/co-owner or as a farm cooperative If applying as a cooperative or collaborative, at least 50% of the cooperative or collaborative must meet eligibility criteria. 
You are in at least your fourth full growing season of farming and have worked at least two years in your current farming operation and location. 
You are a “livelihood” farmer/rancher or are seeking a long term career that financially supports you through agriculture 
You complete and submit an application by the deadline. You submit only one application (as an individual or a collective). If you submit more than one application, neither will be considered. You have NOT received a RAFI infrastructure grant before (2020-2023). 
Your farm is located in one of the following states AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, or VA.

For more information, visit RAFI.