
Micro
Grants
Program

Are you an established urban grower in New York City? Do you have a project that ten thousand dollars can bring to fruition? If so, you are invited to apply for a micro grant that will bring your urban growing goals to life!
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Farm School NYC is distributing 10 Micro Grants of $10,000 that can be used to improve your growing space, dive deeper into conservation practices, share information with your community about food and farming, and advance your project through capacity building. Register here for the information session on Monday, August 25th!
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With such a vibrant and ambitious urban growing community, Farm School NYC will need help to sort through applications for feasible and realistic projects - see below for information on the selection committee and what we are looking for in the micro grant applications.
*This program depends on federal regulations and may be terminated at any time. To advocate for retention of funding, please see Take Action Now!*
MICRO GRANT
APPLICATIONS
The $10,000 awards will support urban growers in moving their project to the next level. Please see the requirements here to determine if this grant is right for you!
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Please complete this form between August 26th and October 27th, 2025. There will be no extensions on the application as they are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in September 2025.
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Please see FAQ here.
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TIMELINE
April 9, 2025: Selection Committee Information and Applications Open
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May 26, 2025: Selection Committee Applications Close
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June 2025: Selection Committee Confirmed
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June - August 2025: Application Development
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August 25, 2025: Micro Grant Information Session - Recording Here
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August 26, 2025: Micro Grant Information and Application Opens
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September 30, 2025: Micro Grant Selections Begin (rolling basis)
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October 7 & 15, 2025: Office Hours (10/07 Zoom, 10/15 Zoom)
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October 27, 2025: Micro Grant Applications Close
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November 2025: Micro Grant Application Selections
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January - February 2026: USDA FSA Reviews Awards for NEPA + Approval
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February 2026: Awards Announced
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March - June 2026: Awards Disbursed (subject to USDA and project complexity)
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March 2026 - December 2026: Award Project Period
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June - December 2026: Micro Grant Story Collection + Publication