State grantMassachusetts
2027 Local Farmer Awards
Offered by The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation
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- Who can apply
- Farmers in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County, Massachusetts with at least $10,000 in annual gross sales.
- How much
- $1,500 – $2,500Maximum award depends on gross sales: $10,000–$15,999 up to $1,500; $16,000–$24,999 up to $2,000; over $25,000 up to $2,500. Farmers must contribute at least 30% of equipment cost.
- By when
- Due Jan 31Opens January 1, 2027Applications accepted January 1–31, 2027. Final decisions communicated by end of March; award checks mailed by end of April.
Checked Oct 31, 2026
About this grant
The Local Farmer Awards help farmers in western Massachusetts fund capital equipment used as an ongoing part of their farm operations, with a life expectancy of more than 5 years. Awards of up to $2,500 are available based on gross sales and project cost, and farmers must contribute at least 30% of the equipment cost.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Farm must have minimum annual gross sales of $10,000; be located in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County, Massachusetts; grow, harvest, and market its own agricultural products as more than 50% of economic activity; contribute at least 30% of equipment cost; funds must be used for farm equipment or physical improvements related to planting, growing, harvesting, or processing; project must start and finish in calendar year 2027.
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