Growing Impact Fund
The Neighborhood Farm Mini Grants program supports small, community-based food projects that strengthen local food systems, expand access to fresh food, and regenerate land, one neighborhood at a time.
Each year,
NFUSA will award:
- 5 Mini Grants of $2,500 to $5,000 to grassroots neighborhood farm projects
- 1 Impact Grant of $10,000 for a well established project to create lasting impact.
Projects may be located anywhere in the United States and must align with NFUSA’s mission of community-based, regenerative food systems.
Mini Grants
$2,500 to $5,000
Designed for early-stage or small-scale projects to cover:
- Seeds, soil, compost, and tools
- Irrigation or infrastructure projects
- Educational signage or programming
- Youth stipends or community workshops
Ideal for:
- Community gardens
- School or campus farms
- Nonprofit food gardens
- Neighborhood-scale urban farms
Impact Grant
$10,000
Awarded to one project annually demonstrating:
- Strong community engagement
- Clear food access, education, or ecological outcomes
Ideal for:
- Mini-farm hubs
- Training or workforce pathways
- Multi-site or neighborhood networks
- Innovative regenerative models
All donations go directly towards the fund not administrative costs