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 six weeks of the successful submission date. Grant requirements include but are not limited to:

• Submission of grant requests through our online application: Apply here.
• A letter of written support from a current AgWest employee or an active AgWest customer.
• Evidence of financial backing for the project from other sources.
• If the project is chosen, a W-9 or IRS determination letter must be submitted.

Region: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Notes: Maximum grant request is $5000. Due to growing demand, the average amount awarded is between $500 and $2,500. An organization may only be awarded grant funds once per calendar year.

At AgWest, we are looking for creative and collaborative approaches to address challenges and provide opportunities to people who live in rural communities. This program provides grants to non-profit organizations for projects that improve rural communities within Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This includes efforts such as building or improving facilities; purchasing necessary equipment to facilitate a local program; and funding capital improvements which enhance a community’s infrastructure, viability and/or prosperity. Grant awards average around $5,000 per project and applicants can only be awarded one grant per calendar year.

Examples of rural community grant projects:

• Fire engine for rural fire department
• Multi-purpose community building
• Improving community park facilities
• Computers for a community center’s educational classes