Capital Assistance for Local Farmers

Grant Opportunity: Growing Justice Fund – for organizations

Eligibility: Community-led organizations, community-based organizations, Tribal Nations, and other leaders that are: Actively engaged in a community coalition and/or partnerships to advance good food purchasing practices and policies with institutions in the community Actively engaged in the food chain with values aligned with the Fund and Committed to transforming the food system by: Working together…

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Grant Opportunity: Partners in Conservation Grants – EMSWCD

Grant deadline 4 PM, Tue, December 17, 2025. Eligibility: Nonprofits, local governments, schools and educational institutions, and Native American tribes are all eligible for our grants. Region: East Multnomah County, Oregon (all of Multnomah County east of the Willamette River) Notes: Grant period opens on October 15, 2025. Projects may request between $10,000 and $70,000…

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Grant Opportunity: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) – Water Acquisitions Grants

Eligibility: Any proposal to acquire an interest in water that results in protected instream flows is eligible for funding consideration. Projects must address either identified conservation needs of habitats or species (as determined by ODFW) or improving water quality in water-quality-limited areas (as determined by DEQ). Region: Statewide Notes: Grant applications closed October 15, 2025. The…

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Workshop: Learn As You Go Grant Writing Series

This eight-part course equips you with tested strategies to craft a competitive grant application. We’ll demystify federal grant jargon, ensure you’re prepped for success, and guide you through the SAM.gov registration. From crafting workable budgets and work plans to a stress-free submission, we’ll walk you through every step. Familiarize yourself and your team with the…

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Grant Opportunity: Regional Food Systems Partnership (RFSP)

Eligibility: Eligible entities include producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, producer networks or associations, majority-controlled producer-based business venture, community supported agriculture networks or associations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers market authorities, and tribal governments. Eligible partners include state agencies or regional authorities, philanthropic corporations, institutions of higher…

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Grant Opportunity: Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)

Eligibility: Agricultural businesses and cooperatives, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, Food councils, Economic development corporations, Local governments, Nonprofit and public benefit corporations, Producer networks or associations, Regional farmers’ market authorities, and Tribal governments. Region: Statewide Notes: The program requires cost share contributions in an amount equal to 25 percent of the total Federal…

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Grant Opportunity: Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)

Eligibility: Agricultural businesses and cooperatives, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, Food councils, Economic development corporations, Local governments, Nonprofit and public benefit corporations, Producer networks or associations, Regional farmers’ market authorities, and Tribal governments. Special Requirements: Individual farm businesses can apply, however, food hubs and farmer cooperatives will be stronger applicants who can demonstrate…

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1. CALF Glossary: A quick guide in helping you navigate funding websites

Use this glossary tool to help you navigate this resource page as well as websites for grant/loan applications. We have created a list of commonly used phrases and words used in grant applications and loans by the most common funders to help you navigate if a funding opportunity is right for you. This resource will…

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Grant Opportunity: Portland Clean Energy Fund Community Grants Cycle

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations who meet all the following requirements are eligible to apply for PCEF grant funds: Designated by the Federal government as a 501(c) or 521(a) nonprofit entity. Registered and certified with the Oregon Secretary of State as a nonprofit organization. NOT on the Oregon Department of Justice list of Disqualified Charities. Newly established…

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Grant Deadline: Rural Community Grants – AgWest

Eligibility: Must be non-profit organizations, farmers individually cannot apply but work with a non-profit to achieve a project goal. Applications are due at the end of each month, if applicants are not awarded one month they can apply another month in the same calendar year. Grants applications are reviewed monthly. Applicants will be notified within…

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