Funding Opportunities for Farmers
NOFA-NH offers a number of funding opportunities for farmers.​
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Organic Transition Fund Mini-Grants
NOFA-NH invites NH farmers to apply for our new Organic Transition Fund mini-grants! Building on our Farmer Relief Fund in 2023, NOFA-NH has received a grant from the You Have Our Trust Fund to launch a pro-active fund to provide mini-grants to help organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers build resilience to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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These mini-grants can pay for expenses associated with implementing healthy soil and on-farm practices to build climate resilience, including but not limited to: new supplies and equipment, soil tests, insect prevention measures, cost share for organic NRCS practices, etc. Mini-grants can also fund new and innovative projects that leverage organic practices to build on-farm climate resilience.
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Certified organic farmers can apply for reimbursement for a portion of their certification costs from the transfer of their organic certification to another Accredited Certifying Agent (ACA) in 2024, provided the operation has also applied for the federal Cost-Share Program through FSA.
Small-scale certified organic farmers with a gross income of less than $25,000 in 2023 seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 organic certification costs, provided the operation has also applied for the federal Cost-Share Program through FSA.
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The Organic Transition Fund also supports any NH farms in need of emergency/disaster relief (examples: crop or livestock losses, freeze, flooding, fire, or other damages). Any NH famers can apply for a mini-grant to help with losses they have experienced or expenses associated with repairing environmental, land, building and/or equipment damage.
WHO CAN APPLY?
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Organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers for on-farm climate resilience projects;
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Certified organic farmers seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 certification costs;
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Small-scale certified organic farmers with a gross income of less than $25,000 in 2023 seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 organic certification costs
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Any NH farmer in need of emergency/disaster relief funding.
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You must be a NOFA-NH member to receive funding. You can become a member here. Memberships range in cost from $5-$100. All membership levels receive the same benefits.
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You can apply for funding in multiple categories, up to $3,000 total.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 17, 2024. Please use this Google Form to submit your application. NOFA-NH may reach out to you for supporting documents and information. Once the application window closes, a Selection Committee will review all applications and award and distribute funds by December 20, 2024. NOFA-NH will only use this information for processing applications. We will not share your information with any other individuals or organizations unless required by law.
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REACH OUT TO US WITH QUESTIONS!
info@nofanh.org | 603-224-5022
Organic Transition Fund Selection Committee Application
NOFA-NH seeks to convene a Selection Committee that represents the diverse stakeholders that make up our membership to help with the review of Organic Transition Fund mini-grants in order to recommend the distribution of $27,000 in grant funds. There are 4 categories for mini-grants:
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On-farm climate resilience projects for organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers;
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Cost-share reimbursement for certified organic farmers who transferred to another ACA in 2024.
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Cost-share reimbursement for small-scale certified organic farmers (grossing < $25,000);
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Any NH farmer needing emergency/disaster relief funding.
Applications for the selection committee are being accepted through Friday, November 1, 2024. The Selection Committee will review all mini-grant applications between November 18th and December 13th, and make decisions & recommendations of which applicants will be funded. It is anticipated that the Selection Committee will hold 1-2 Zoom meetings to discuss the mini-grants and make selections together. Thank you for your interest!
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REACH OUT TO US WITH QUESTIONS!
info@nofanh.org | 603-224-5022