Small farmers and ranchers have a grant opportunity through the County Commission this summer. The Commission is funding a mini-grant to Alachua County-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Funding is for capital and equipment expenditures that will positively impact these operation’s income. Applications must be in the County Manager’s Office by 5 p.m. on June 28, 2024.
The total grant request must not exceed $5,000. Only one application per farm or ranch is permitted. The total funding available for this grant is approximately $100,000. To reduce inequity in marginalized communities, small farms and ranches owned by black, woman, indigenous, and persons of color are prioritized.
Those wanting to apply for the grant must download the application. Please submit the application to Alachua County’s Office of Sustainability, Equity, and Economic Development Strategies. Applications may be submitted by email to SMAACA@alachuacounty.us, by mail or in-person to:
Attention: Small Farmer Grant
Alachua County’s Office of Sustainability, Equity, and Economic Development Strategies
12 SE First Street, 2nd Floor County Manager’s Office
Gainesville, FL 32601
For more information, contact Alachua County Economic Development & Food Systems Manager Sean Mclendon at 352-548-3765.
