On the menu to the right, you’ll see year-by-year listings of RAFI Farmer Grants 2000-2025. For information on RAFI’s 2026 grant programs, visit here.
Farm Infrastructure
RAFI’s infrastructure grant program supports a wide range of projects that increase farm viability, establish new markets, support local food economies, and preserve traditional and cultural agrarian practices. Since 2020, RAFI has offered Infrastructure Grants to farmers and ranchers located in the U.S. Southeast. In 2023, Caribbean Infrastructure Grants became available for farmers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Supporting Beginning Farmers
Recognizing the high barriers to entry for new and beginning farmers, RAFI’s Beginning Farmer Stipend provides critical support to cover start-up and/or production costs for farming. Launched in 2023, these grants aim to help new farmers establish viable operations and contribute to the sustainability of rural communities.