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Next Generation Farmer Fund for Conservation Practices (US)

Issued by National Young Farmers Coalition · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
2 Nov 2026
Reference
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Location
United States
Sector
Forestry & Wildlife

At a glance

National Young Farmers Coalition in United States has published a funding call in forestry & wildlife: “Next Generation Farmer Fund for Conservation Practices (US)”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference next-generation-farmer-fund-for-conservation-practices-us in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 8 open forestry & wildlife notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Next Generation Farmer Fund, offered by the National Young Farmers Coalition, provides substantial financial support and technical assistance to young farmers and ranchers in the United States who are implementing sustainable farming practices. Applications are open until 1 December 2026. The Next Generation Farmer Fund aims to empower young farmers and ranchers by providing financial resources and technical help to those integrating sustainable practices in their operations. The initiative is designed to support projects that focus on enhancing soil health, water management, energy efficiency, and biodiversity. The fund offers grants between $10,000 and $50,000, inclusive of technical assistance costs. It supports projects implementing new conservation practices on farms or ranches, prioritizing initiatives that have not been previously applied to the same land.

Eligible applicants must:

The fund encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans.

Supported projects should focus on:

This fund addresses critical challenges faced by young farmers, particularly the need for capital and resources to sustain environmentally-friendly agricultural practices. It also recognizes the increasing impacts of climate change on farming operations and supports farmers in their efforts to adapt. For more information, visit the Next Generation Farmer Fund page. Who can apply for the Next Generation Farmer Fund? Farmers and ranchers aged 40 or younger, operating in the U.S., who are implementing new sustainable practices. What types of projects are eligible? Projects focusing on new conservation practices related to soil health, water management, energy efficiency, or biodiversity. How much funding is available per project? Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000, including technical assistance costs. When is the application deadline? Applications must be submitted by 1 December 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. What is the role of a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP)? A TAP supports the planning and implementation of funded projects, offering expertise in conservation and agriculture. Eligible applicants should review the official guidelines and prepare to submit a comprehensive application by the deadline. For more details, consult the official guidelines.

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