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March 6, 20242024 JumpStart Grant Program
Application deadline is open for Horizon Farm Credit’s 2024 Jumpstart Grant Program! JumpStart is a new and beginner farmer grant program from Horizon Farm Credit. Each year we award up to 15 farmers a grant of $10,000 to help get them started on their agricultural journey.
Applicants looking to apply for the JumpStart grant must fit the following criteria:
- Is a new or beginning farmer with two years or less experience or planning to start farming in the next two years (see eligibility FAQs for rules for family farms)
- Current Farm Credit customers and non-customers are eligible to apply
- Must be 18 years of age or older by the application close date
- Reside in Horizon Farm Credit’s territory
Application is open March 1 through April 19, 2024. To learn more about the program or apply visit: https://www.horizonfc.com/jumpstart