About FarmGrantGuide

FarmGrantGuide.com exists because billions of dollars in farm grants go unclaimed every year — not because farmers aren't eligible, but because the information is scattered across dozens of government websites, deadlines are hard to track, and the application process is confusing.

We built this site to fix that. Our Grant Deadline Calendar puts every major federal farm funding deadline in one place, with filters for your state and program type. Our EQIP Application Guide walks you through the biggest conservation program step by step, in plain English.

What We Do

  • ✓ Track deadlines for 25+ federal grant, cost-share, and loan programs
  • ✓ Explain programs in plain language — not government jargon
  • ✓ Send deadline alerts: one email a month with the deadlines for your state
  • ✓ Provide step-by-step guides for applying to specific programs

What We Don't Do

  • ✗ We don't charge money — everything is free
  • ✗ We don't sell your information
  • ✗ We don't submit applications on your behalf
  • ✗ We are not affiliated with or endorsed by USDA or any government agency

Our Data Sources

All program information is sourced directly from official USDA publications, including:

  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
  • USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
  • USDA Rural Development
  • USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
  • State departments of agriculture
  • Federal Register announcements

We verify and update our data regularly. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.

Important Disclaimer

This site provides educational information only. We make every effort to keep program details accurate and up to date, but deadlines and program rules can change. Always verify current information with your local USDA Service Center or the official program website before applying. This site is not a substitute for professional advice.

Photo credits

The farm photos on this site are U.S. Department of Agriculture photographs, which are in the public domain. We credit each photographer below. Using them does not mean USDA endorses this site: FarmGrantGuide is not a government website and is not affiliated with the USDA.

  • Hero (homepage top): USDA photo by Lance Cheung, Lewis Taylor Farms, Fort Valley, Georgia. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Row crops & grain: USDA photo by Preston Keres, Lyons, Georgia area. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Livestock & ranching: USDA photo by Lance Cheung, Sauerbier Ranches, southwest Montana. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Dairy: USDA photo by Lance Cheung, Twinbrook Creamery, Lynden, Washington. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Fruits & vegetables: USDA photo by Lance Cheung, Apex Farm, Shelburne, Massachusetts. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Organic: USDA NRCS photo by Brandon O'Connor, Teter Organic Farm, Noblesville, Indiana. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • Forest & timber: USDA NRCS photo by Brandon O'Connor, Private forestland, Jackson County, Indiana. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).
  • EQIP spotlight: USDA NRCS photo by Brandon O'Connor, Scully Family Farm, Spencer, Indiana. Original photo. Public domain (Public Domain Mark 1.0, as shown on USDA’s Flickr page).

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