AgWest Farm Credit Rural Community Grants

AgWest Farm Credit offers the Rural Community Grants program aimed at enhancing the economic and social well-being of rural communities in the western United States. Non-profit organizations can apply for grants up to $5,000 for various community projects, such as facility improvements and equipment purchases. Applications are reviewed monthly, and a letter of support from an AgWest employee or customer is required. The program is committed to fostering innovative solutions for rural challenges.

NOTE:
The last day to submit a 2025 grant request is Monday, December 15. The program will reopen January 4, 2027 for the 2027 cycle.Grants applications are reviewed monthly. Applicants will be notified within six weeks of the successful submission date.
AgWest Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative with more than a century of experience serving farmers, ranchers, timber harvesters, and aquatic producers throughout the West.
AgWest Farm Credit is committed to improving the economic and social well-being of rural communities.
This program provides grants to non-profit organizations for projects that improve rural communities within Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This includes efforts such as building or improving facilities; purchasing necessary equipment to facilitate a local program; and funding capital improvements which enhance a community’s infrastructure, viability and/or prosperity.
Examples of rural community grant projects
Fire engine for rural fire department Multi-purpose community building Improving community park facilities Computers for a community center’s educational classes
Grant amounts
Maximum grant request is $5000. Due to growing demand, the average amount awarded is between $500 and $2,500. An organization may only be awarded grant funds once per calendar year.

Eligibility

In order for your application to be considered, you must provide a letter of support written by a current AgWest employee or an active AgWest customer.If your organization is awarded grant funds, you must be able to provide a completed/signed W-9 form or an IRS Letter of Determination.

Ineligibility

The following individuals, organizations or activities are not eligible to receive funding through the community grant program: AgWest customers Lobbying or political organizations Fraternal or labor organizationsProjects that have raised zero funds before applying Projects benefiting individuals, corporations and/or LLCs Operating expenses or advertising Fundraising events, dinners or benefits Travel expenses for individual/groups Sports team or camp sponsorships Deficits already incurred, loans or debt retirement Annual community events