was formed through generous support from donors and members. The intent of this grant is to offset financial disruption caused by the government funding freeze for farmers and ranchers through the implementation and improvement of business and financial resilience. Applicants seeking to offset financial disruptions due to government funding loss or delay will be prioritized with those applicants experiencing hardship due to other disruptive events such as natural disasters, loss of markets, or avian flu will also be considered.
Funding will be prioritized for small to mid-size farms who have previously faced challenges accessing traditional funding opportunities to enhance financial resilience, support business technical assistance, invest in business building, and/or foster soil health and environmentally beneficial agricultural practices.
Funding for this program is limited, and applications are competitive. Applications will be accepted starting 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 16 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time April 26. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and awards will be made until funding is exhausted.
Real Farmer Care, fiscally sponsored by AFT, will also make an additional $250 available for all awardees interested in applying for funds to support body work, personal professional supplies, physical therapy, and other self-care opportunities. Application for additional self-care funds is optional.
