
Micro
Grants
Program
Farm School NYC is distributing 10 Micro Grants of $10,000 that can be used to improve a growing space, dive deeper into conservation practices, share information with community about food and farming, and advance a project through capacity building.
With such a vibrant and ambitious urban growing community, Farm School NYC collaborated with a selection committee of NYC urban growers to review and score over 40 applications. Each application highlights the impact that each growing space has on the local and regional food system - weaving the fabric of community and achieving access to land, food, education, and resources. We are deeply grateful for each applicant and wish we could have funded every project.
*This program depends on federal regulations and may be terminated at any time.
MICRO GRANT
AWARDS
Micro Grant Awards will be announced soon!
TIMELINE
April 9, 2025: Selection Committee Information and Applications Open
May 26, 2025: Selection Committee Applications Close
June 2025: Selection Committee Confirmed
June - August 2025: Application Development
August 25, 2025: Micro Grant Information Session - Recording Here
August 26, 2025: Micro Grant Information and Application Opens
September 30, 2025: Micro Grant Selections Begin (rolling basis)
October 7 & 15, 2025: Office Hours
November 9, 2025: Micro Grant Applications Close at 11:59pm.
November 2025: Micro Grant Application Selections
January - February 2026: USDA FSA Reviews Awards for NEPA + Approval
February 2026: Awards Announced to Applicants
March - June 2026: Awards Announced and Disbursed (subject to USDA timeline)
March 2026 - December 2026: Award Project Period
June - December 2026: Micro Grant Story Collection + Publication
