Grants

Our Impact

Over the last 25 years, KBFA has had an impact by educating, promoting agricultural lifestyle, and collective niche product development through our many of our grants and programs

Total Grants to Date

Awarded to KBFA Projects

Total Amount

in grants issued to KBFA

Outcome

Amount of BIPOC members KBFA has helped with their programs available through their grants

Grant Opportunities

Who can apply?

BIPOC, new beginning, existing, and women-owned farms.

We offer:

Transition Support helps farmers navigate significant changes, such as farm succession, adopting new practices, or expanding operations. We provide resources for business planning, mentorship, and legal guidance to ensure a smooth transition. With our support, farmers can confidently adapt and thrive through periods of change.

Transition Support

**Education Reimbursements** provide financial support to farmers for attending workshops, training sessions, and educational programs. These reimbursements help farmers gain new skills, learn innovative practices, and stay updated on the latest agricultural techniques. By investing in education, farmers can enhance their expertise and improve the long-term success of their operations.

Education
Reimbursements

Sustainability Consultations offer farmers personalized guidance on adopting sustainable farming practices that promote environmental health and economic viability. These consultations provide expert advice on soil management, water conservation, crop diversification, and renewable energy use. By implementing sustainable strategies, farmers can enhance their productivity, reduce costs, and ensure the long-term resilience of their farms.

Sustainability Consultations

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Our Featured

Grants.

KBFA’s 2501 Program

The 2501 Program focuses on providing outreach, technical assistance, and education to help underserved farmers and ranchers overcome barriers to success in agriculture.

Increasing Land Access

Increasing Land Access grant program provides funding, training, and hands-on support to help you grow, thrive, and access new opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to transform your farm’s potential!

Organic Certification

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Our Other

Grants.

Land Access Grant

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2501 Grant

The 2501 project, awarded in 2022, provides funding for the organization to assist BIPOC farmers in retaining, expanding, and sustainably utilizing their landholdings. “It will encourage farmers to gain equitable access and utilization of all USDA programs, resources, and services. Programs to help farmers organize cooperatives for more significant economic benefits and increase farm and ranch and Specialty Crop income will also be covered.”

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Strengthening Grassroots Leadership and Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Production Systems and Facilitate Underserved Producers’ Access to Markets

KBFA are partners on “Strengthening Grassroots Leadership and Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Production Systems and Facilitate Underserved Producers’ Access to Markets,” a Climate Smart Commodities Grant awarded in 2022,

National Sorghum Producers Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Project

The “National Sorghum Producers Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Project.”

National Association of Conservation Districts - Climate-Smart Commodities Grant

National Association of Conservation Districts – Climate-Smart Commodities Grant

The Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant

Grant to distribute relief payments to front line farm workers and meat packing workers. Through this program a one time direct relief payment of $600 will be available to qualifying front line farm, grocery and meat packing workers for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

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Rural Coalition Technical Assistance Grant

Implementing a Kansas Local Food Systems Collaborative: Building Resilient and Equitable Food Systems Together

KBFA is a sub-awardee on “Implementing a Kansas Local Food Systems Collaborative: Building Resilient and Equitable Food Systems Together,” with Kansas State University.

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Our Past

Grants.

COVID-19 Grant

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HRSA COVID Awareness and vaccination grant for rural communities and BIPOC farmers

Increase the Reach - COVID vaccination and education grant- ethic minority populations

Kansas Black Farmers Association awarded the Increase the Reach Grant to help vaccinate the BIPOC rural and urban communities! This Increase the Reach grant program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $79,278,482 with 100 percent funded by the CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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Pigford 2 Farmers Settlement Grant - Grassroot operation funding

Pigford 2 Farmers Settlement Grant – Grassroot operation funding