Farmer Funding Opportunities Database

Geographic Scope: California, US

Program Description: CAFF maintains a comprehensive database of funding opportunities for farmers. This is not a grant offered by CAFF, but rather a curated resource tool.

Key Features:

• Searchable database of grants open for application
• Grants sorted by fundable activities
• Information includes: application deadlines, fundable on-farm activities, paperwork requirements, and more
• Database covers grants from various funders including NRCS and others
• Spanish translation available

Access:

• Main database: https://caff.org/funding
• Spanish version: https://caff.org/financiacion/
• Interactive Airtable interface with search and filter functionality

How to Use:

• Search by keywords (e.g., "equipment")
• Filter by funder type, activities, and other criteria
• Click to expand records for detailed information
• Submission form available to suggest new funding opportunities

Note: Not all database information may be current; users should verify details on the funder's website directly.

Contact:

• CAFF
• PO Box 363
• Davis, CA 95617
• Phone: 530.756.8518
• Email: info@caff.org

How to Use the Farmer Funding Opportunities Database

1. Access the Database
   • Visit https://caff.org/funding
   • Spanish version available at https://caff.org/financiacion/
2. Search Methods
   • Search Bar: Press Ctrl+F or click the search button (top right corner) and type keywords (e.g., "equipment")
   • Filters: Click filter function at the top to filter by:
   • Funder type
   • Fundable activities
   • Application status
   • Any other category field
   • Multiple Filters: Combine multiple filter conditions for refined searches
3. View Detailed Information
   • Move mouse over grant name to see preview
   • Double-click on grant name for full details
   • Click "expand record" icon (two arrows pointing away from each other)
4. Verify Information
   • Note: Not all database information may be current
   • Visit funder's website directly for most accurate and updated information
5. Submit New Funding Opportunities
   • Use the Funding Information Submission Form to suggest grants not currently in database
6. Additional Support
   • Visit Airtable's support page for database documentation and technical questions