Micro Grants Program
Funding Amount
$10,000 per grant (10 grants available)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Micro Grants Program
Funder: Farm School NYC
Overview: Farm School NYC is distributing 10 Micro Grants of $10,000 each that can be used to improve a growing space, dive deeper into conservation practices, share information with community about food and farming, and advance a project through capacity building.
Geographic Scope: New York City urban growing spaces
Focus Areas:
Eligibility: Urban growers and growing spaces in NYC with demonstrated impact on local and regional food systems
Important Note: This program depends on federal regulations and may be terminated at any time.
Selection Process: Applications are reviewed and scored by a selection committee of NYC urban growers
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline (2025-2026 cycle):
1. April 9, 2025 - Selection Committee Information and Applications Open
2. May 26, 2025 - Selection Committee Applications Close
3. June 2025 - Selection Committee Confirmed
4. June - August 2025 - Application Development
5. August 25, 2025 - Micro Grant Information Session (recording available)
6. August 26, 2025 - Micro Grant Information and Application Opens
7. September 30, 2025 - Micro Grant Selections Begin (rolling basis)
8. October 7 & 15, 2025 - Office Hours
9. November 9, 2025 - Micro Grant Applications Close at 11:59pm
10. November 2025 - Micro Grant Application Selections
11. January - February 2026 - USDA FSA Reviews Awards for NEPA + Approval
12. February 2026 - Awards Announced to Applicants
13. March - June 2026 - Awards Announced and Disbursed (subject to USDA timeline)
14. March - December 2026 - Award Project Period
15. June - December 2026 - Micro Grant Story Collection + Publication
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