Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

Program Type: Small grant program

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States)

Focus Areas: Direct assistance for equipment and resources to launch or expand farm/ranch operations

Eligibility

• U.S. military veterans in their beginning years of farming or ranching
• FVC membership required (implied)

Award Details

• Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 per veteran
• Total Program Impact: Nearly $4 million awarded to 930+ veterans since 2011
• Payment Method: Funds are provided to third-party vendors for items the veteran has identified as crucial to their farm business launch, not directly to the veteran

Program Description

The Fellowship Fund provides direct financial assistance to veteran farmers and ranchers in their early years of operation. Awards support the purchase of critical equipment and resources needed to launch or expand farm and ranch operations. The program does not give money directly to veterans but rather works with third-party vendors to procure identified items.

Contact Information

• Address: 1516 Austin Ave #2, Waco, TX 76701
• Mailing Address: PO Box 660675 PMB 94776, Dallas, TX 75266-0675
• Phone: (855) FVC-FARM (382-3276)
• Website: farmvetco.org

Funding Partners

Funding comes from multiple sources including:

• Kubota Tractor Corporation
• Tractor Supply Foundation
• Tractor Supply Company
• Wounded Warrior Project
• California Farm Credit Alliance
• Safeway Foundation
• Cabbage Hill Farm Foundation
• Corteva
• Vital Farms
• Agrauxine
• FVC Virginia Chapter
• Walmart
• Individual donors
• SBA (Small Business Administration)
• Timeless Fence

Application Process

No detailed application process information was provided on the website pages reviewed. However, based on the program description:

1. Interested veterans should contact FVC through:
   • Phone: (855) FVC-FARM (382-3276)
   • Email: General contact through website
   • Address: 1516 Austin Ave #2, Waco, TX 76701
2. Applicants must be FVC members
3. Applicants identify critical equipment/resources needed for their farm business
4. FVC works with third-party vendors to procure identified items

Required Materials

• None specified on provided pages

Documentation

For current year application deadlines, requirements, and submission procedures, contact FVC directly.