The USDA’s Rural Development program is hosting a year-round funding opportunity for rural areas to develop community centers around food and agriculture. Projects include community gardens, child care centers, educational centers, and more. This grant is currently open year-round in Oregon and is available to apply by clicking the link below. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program

This grant is a federal program from the USDA’s Rural Development program but farmers in rural and tribal areas in Oregon are currently eligible to apply year-round. This grant is not for urban farmers.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribes, and/or public bodies like government institutions.

Farmers can apply in partnership with one of the entities mentioned above.

Region: Rural and tribal areas statewide in Oregon