Farmers’ Market Grants

Farm Credit East recognizes the importance of farmers’ markets for both producers and consumers. To support this important marketing channel, we are offering Farmers' Market Grants up to $500 to eligible applicants.

What is a Farmers’ Market Grant?

Farmers’ Market Grants may be used to support participating farmers, market enhancements, marketing efforts and/or programs to support disadvantaged communities or improve access to fresh, local food. Note that these grants are intended for public markets where multiple farms sell products, not for individual farm markets.

Close-up of a variety of produce in a farmers’ market stand

Eligibility

Farmers' markets must be within Farm Credit East’s eight-state territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Preference will be given to worthy applicants who are seeking support for the first time. Special consideration will also be given to markets serving underserved communities with limited access to fresh, local food.

Awards will be made at the sole discretion of Farm Credit East.

How to Apply/Application Requirements

The 2024 application cycle is open. Please submit the Farmers' Market Grant Application below. Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on May 31.

Recipients will be notified by late June.

Farmers' Market Grant Application

Applicant Information

Farmers' Market Name*

Market Contact's Name*

Market Contact's Phone

Market Contact's Email*

City where the market is located*

State where the market is located*

How many agricultural/fishing operations participate in the market?*

Funding Request

Let us know how much funding you're looking for and how the funds will be used. For example, to support participating farmers, market enhancements, marketing efforts and/or programs to support disadvantaged communities or improve access to fresh, local food. Feel free to upload any supporting materials.

Amount of funding requested ($500 maximum)*

Brief explanation of how the funding be used (250 word max)*

Upload any supporting materials (please limit to 2 pages) (optional)

Fund Disbursement Information (for check to be mailed)

If approved, check to be made payable to:*

Address 1*

Address 2

City*

State*

ZIP*

*Required Field

Submitting this application grants Farm Credit East full and exclusive rights to use the farmers' market name and other relevant information, without credit, in Farm Credit East literature and electronic media.

Have Additional Questions?

Email:SpecialOffers@FarmCreditEast.com