high tunnel Grant
HIgh tunnel Grant
This grant provides funding to purchase a new high tunnel to support farm production and conservation goals.
Up to $25,000 per farm
6-month contract
This is an Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program. Farmer cannot receive funds from the Rodale Farm Fund if the farm has already received funds from another Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program under the same FSA farm number.
Farmer must grow and sell a product on the enrolled field(s) during the contract period
The Advancing Markets for Producers program and the Rodale Institute Farm Fund appreciate farmers who already adopted regenerative practices on their farm. To show our appreciation, this grant opportunity is open to early adopters. You must perform and provide verification information demonstrating the implementation of one of the program’s regenerative practices to access these funds
requirements
- The high tunnel must be new and purchased directly from a manufacturer.
- The high tunnel must be professionally installed.
- Farms with an active NRCS high tunnel contract are not eligible.
These practices require an NRCS Environmental Evaluation Worksheet (CPA-52) to be completed before funds can be released to purchase and install.
marketing educational opportunities
Farmers awarded an Expanding Markets, High Tunnel, Well, Irrigation, or Organic Transition grant can add one education event. It’s paid on top of the award, after you send a photo from the event and your receipt. Not available with Regenerative Practices.
- Conference: $2,500
- Workshop: $500
- Field Day: $500
