FARMER/PRODUCER EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES

The Kentucky State University Center for the Sustainability of Farms and Families (KSU-CSFF) offers an educational support program to support small-scale farmers/producers in the expansion of certain types of agriculture in Kentucky, especially among certain underserved groups. Grant funding decisions are based upon the impact expected on the production and sales of Kentucky-grown or Kentucky-raised farm products.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT?

  • Farmers or producers interested in specific training to improve the marketability of their agricultural products.
  • Farmers or producers interested in new ventures that require training for on-site implementation.
  • Grantees must comply with all health, food safety, and other federal, state, and local laws.
  • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements at this time, please contact Ms. Joni Nelson at joni.nelson@kysu.edu or Mr. Kevin Gurtowski at kevin.gurtowski@kysu.edu
  • Kentucky State University employees and their immediate family members are not eligible.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

  • Applications must be received at least 30-90 days in advance of the conference/workshop date.
  • Incomplete applications will not be rolled over to another award cycle to await information. The applicant must complete the application and resubmit for consideration in another funding cycle.
  • Conference, training, or workshop agenda and/or information must be included with the application.
  • Requests for educational books must be supported with an online quote or shopping cart list.
  • Approvals are dependent on the availability of funds. If more applicants qualify than there are funds available, awards will be made with applications scoring the highest, continuing down the list until all funds are expended.
  • Funds approved must be used solely for the benefit of the agricultural business, which must be located in Kentucky.
  • Out-of-state educational trainings may qualify but must be pre-approved. Priority is given to in-state trainings.
  • Recipients will be required to provide a detailed report and verification of all expenditures.
  • Workshops or trainings attended prior to the execution of the contract will not be eligible for grant funds.