Explore Our
Grants
Connecting Kansas Black farmers with funding, technical assistance, and opportunities to grow.
Funding That
Helps Farms Grow
KBFA connects Black farmers with grant information, technical assistance, and partnerships that support resilient, profitable, and sustainable farm operations.
Explore potential funding resources, learn about past initiatives, and see how farm viability awards have supported our communities.
How to Apply
1. Review Eligibility
Check the current program requirements, applicant eligibility, and application deadlines.
2. Prepare Materials
Gather your farm and business information, project plan, and any required supporting documents.
3. Submit & Get Support
Apply through the designated program and contact KBFA for guidance if you need help.
Current Grant Opportunities
Cargill Farmer Support Grant
KBFA identifies Cargill as a funding partner. Ask KBFA for current eligibility, timelines, and application details.
General Mills Farmer Support Grant
Funding and partnership information for farm development and community initiatives. Availability must be confirmed.
USDA Organic Certification Resources
Explore organic certification guidance and assistance resources. This is an information resource, not a confirmed open KBFA grant.
Land Access & Farm Resources
Learn about land access, stewardship, and related support. Contact KBFA to confirm currently available programs.
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Farm Viability Mini-Grants Awarded
Recognizing farmers, organizations, and students supported through mini-grant awards.
Recipient Recognition
Celebrating farmers, community organizations, and scholars making an impact through agricultural projects and education.
Igwilo Urban Garden
Chris Igwilo
Sugar Land, TX
Righteous Roots
Reggie Moten
Kansas City, KS
Vann Farms
Bill Vann
Emporia, KS
Phi Global Farms
Mitchell Pearson
St. Augustine, MO
Smalls BeeHives Urban Garden
Shaquefa Smalls
Kansas City, MO
Moore Farms
Olivia Moore
Kansas City, KS
Griffith Family Peri-Farm
Taryn Griffith
Hickman Mills, MO
Clark 10-Acre Farm
Esther Clark
Nicodemus, KS
Jones Compost Farm
Steven Jones
Nicodemus, KS
McKnight Gardens
Robert McKnight
Katy, TX
Pope Garden
Greg & Karen Pope
Missouri City, TX
Anything Is Possible Farm
LueCreasea & Tyrone Horne
Hill City, KS
Dowdell 117-Acre Pastureland
Lateef Dowdell
Nicodemus Township
Clark Farms
Wallace Clark
Nicodemus Township
Global One Farms
Staroyce Nealy
Kansas City, MO
Liberated Grounds
Liberated Grounds
Independence, MO
Kansas State University
William Clark
Manhattan, KS
Kansas State University
Tiara Fair
Manhattan, KS
Kansas State University
Charles Carpenter III
Manhattan, KS
Past Grants
Archived initiatives are shown for historical context, not as currently available grant opportunities.
2501 Program
Previously supported outreach, education, and capacity-building for underserved and veteran farmers.
HHCF COVID Relief Grant
Historical health and COVID-19 relief initiative listed in KBFA’s earlier grants information.
Increase the Reach – COVID Vaccination & Education Grant
Past vaccination education and outreach program.
Pigford 2 Farmers Settlement Grant
Historical support associated with farmer outreach and settlement awareness.
USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
Prior information and assistance related to the federal discrimination assistance program.
KS Local Food Systems Collaborative Grant
Past local food systems program included in KBFA’s grant archive.
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