farmer justice microgrant

Since 2023, we have distributed over $100k in grants directly to BIPOC-owned California agriculture businesses.

The Farmer Justice Microgrant is a low-stress application providing funding relief for up to $10,000 for BIPOC farmers, farmworkers, and producers in the state of California.

Our goal in providing this financial opportunity is to provide support for vulnerable producers to overcome the challenges posed by climate change so they can continue to provide essential local food production services for their communities.

The funds are eligible to be used for general operating funds and/or immediate relief from emergency climate disasters.

HOW TO APPLY:

Stay tuned for Application open date: Sept.7, 2026.

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply? For individuals, applicants must identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color). For organizations, at least 50% of your leadership must be BIPOC farmer members.

What are the eligibility criteria? Applicants must be operating on a land-based project in California that uses traditional ecological farming practices. (permaculture, agro-ecology, organic, sustainable, regenerative, etc).

What does the grant provide? Eligible grant recipients receive: (1) A grant of up to $10,000 to support general operating needs and/or emergency climate relief (drought, flood, extreme heat, winds, etc); (2) A quarterly check-in with a member of the CFJC Team throughout the grant’s year-long term; (3) continued support from the CFJC Farmer Community.

What can funds be used for? Funds being asked for must be in relation to general operating needs, emergency climate relief (drought, flood, extreme heat, winds, etc). Some examples of general operating needs include but are not limited to: soil amendments such as mulch, compost or fertilizer, hand tools, fencing, equipment rentals, cold storage, irrigation supplies, investment in renewable/sustainable energy technology, etc.

When are funds distributed? Grant awardees receive will receive their full fund dispercement by end of December 2026.

Is there a deadline? Applications are available from Sept.7, 2026 to Oct.9, 2026.

Can I reapply? Recipients of the CFJC Micro Grant are able to reapply on a bi-annual basis (every other year).

Past Microgrant Recipients

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California Farmer Justice Collaborative is a fiscally sponsored project of Pesticide Action Network North America.