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Land Grant Program

Small-Scale Farm Grant Enhancing agricultural opportunities for small-scale farms

DEADLINES: February 1 • April 1 • June 1 • August 1 • October 1 • December 1

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT PROGRAM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BUILDING 400 E. MAIN STREET FRANKFORT, KY 40601 (502) 597-6831

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The Kentucky State University Center for the Sustainability of Farms and Families (KSU-CSFF) Small-Scale Farm Grant Program was established to support the expansion of certain types of agriculture in Kentucky, especially among under-served groups. Grant funding decisions are based upon the future impact expected on the production and sales of Kentucky-grown and Kentucky-raised farm products.

A Kentucky-based farm with gross annual agricultural sales greater than $1,000 and below $250,000 in the previous two years. This is a self-declaration but must be verifiable.

This grant does not fund start-ups (farms established less than one year ago).

Applications are considered incomplete without the Category Supplemental Form and/or without quotes/estimates for requested items. Quotes can be online shopping carts or screenshots of items, as long as the cost of the item is visible.

NO motorized vehicles or equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, walk-behinders).

NO labor costs paid to the applicant nor their relatives.

NO consumables, disposables, expendables (i.e., jars, lids, labels, product packaging, seed, feed, soil, compost, live plants, fertilizers, pesticides, drip tape, etc.).

NO livestock purchases, including horses.

Continues to promote the production, sale and consumption of healthy foods in all areas of Kentucky, particularly those that have high levels of food insecurity. If a farmer or producer accepts Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) SNAP payments, or if products are sold at a farmers market that processes EBT SNAP payments, they will be eligible to apply for a mini-grant to support improved crop and/or livestock production and value-added product development (including fruit and vegetable production, aquaculture, poultry or eggs, and small ruminant production; excludes meat cattle or dairy cattle).

The Emerging Agricultural Technologies category will support farmers and producers in implementing emerging and appropriate technologies and/or practices that enhance farm efficiency, improve management practices and increase overall sustainability of the farm. The category is designed for experienced farmers and producers with existing infrastructure and ongoing operations. The two areas of focus for the category are Controlled Environmental Agriculture and Precision Agriculture. Each area of focus includes a variety of practices.

Controlled Environment Agriculture

Hydroponics/Aeroponics

Aquaculture/Aquaponics

Fungiculture/Algaculture

Precision Agriculture Sensors/Timers Data Loggers Decision Support

• Farmers interested in pursuing funding under the EAT category should reach out to determine project feasibility early in the application process. This category is designed for experienced farmers who are looking to improve already efficient systems of production in an effort to maximize resource allocation in their operations.

The Grant Review Committee considers all applications received by the stated deadlines and votes to recommend or deny funding, or send for further clarification. The KY Office of Agricultural Policy (KOAP) determines final approval. Applicants may be subject to a site visit to verify the capacity to accept and properly administer grant funding. We notify approved recipients via email. Recipients must complete a Contract and other legal documentation provided by KSU. Upon final authorization, disbursement of awarded grant funds is via Direct Deposit.

You will sign a legal contract that obligates you to use the funds as stated in your project description, and requires you to submit 4-month, 8-month, and Final reports outlining the impact of the project. Approved applicants are required to submit demographic information with reports. The Contract terms and conditions are specific to your project.

Failure to fulfill reporting requirements is a breach of contract.

Recipients have one (1) year to fulfill the project aspects while submitting the required 4-month, 8-month and Final reports. Projects should be sustainable for a minimum of three (3) years beyond the project timeline. Reporting may extend for up to three (3) years beyond the project timeline to determine the scope of sustainability.

Grant awards over $600 are considered income for tax purposes and must be reported as such to the IRS. Failure to submit the required information will disqualify you for grant funds.

We are dedicated to helping small-scale farmers and producers. We will provide relevant technical expertise from our Research and Extension faculty and staff and help you make connections with other local producers and/or specialists in your area.

Name of Farm, Company, or Organization:___

Contact Person for Project: Mr./Ms.___

Mailing Address: ___

Town/City: ___ County: ___ State: ___ Zip Code: ___

Farm Address (if different from above): ___

Town/City: ___ County: ___ State: ___ Zip Code: ___

Phone: Email address:

Social Security Number or Federal Tax ID Number: ___ FSA farm number: ___

How did you learn about this grant program? ___

Applicant Type: (choose one):□Individual

□ Association □ Non-Profit

Project Type: (choose one):

□Value-Added □Organic Agriculture

Food Systems Resiliency Appropriate and Emerging Agricultural Technologies

Agroforestry/Specialty Crops

Description of Project (attach additional sheets if needed):

Are you working with your local ANR or Horticulture extension agent? Yes ☐ No ☐ If so, please provide their name(s) here:

Has your gross farm income been more than $1,000 and less than $250,000/year in the previous two years?

☐ Yes

☐ No

Is your gross income less than $23,000/year?

□ Yes ___ No

Check the response that best describes your participation in the KSU Small-Scale Farm Grant (SSFG):

I have received the SSFG once in the past

I have received the SSFG more than once but for less than $10,000 total

I have received educational assistance funds

I have never received the SSFG

In the previous program cycles, check the response that best describes you:

☐ Approved and received funding and completed my project

Applied but not approved for funding

Approved and received funding but did not complete my project

☐ Did not apply

At the time of application, how long have you been farming/producing/selling?

□Less than 1 year □1-3 years

Box …1-3 years

□3-5 years □6-10 years □ More than 10 years

Box6-10 years

☐ More than 10 years

Do you keep production records of your farming enterprise?

Box Yes Box No

Do you have a completed business plan?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Do you have a completed Agricultural Water Quality Plan (AWQP) for your farm?

(https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Conservation/Pages/Agriculture-Water-Quality-Act.aspx)

Yes

Yes

No

Have you completed the most recent ag census (2026)? ☐ Yes

□ Yes □ No

Is this a new enterprise for you?

Box No

Have you been approved for KADF cost share funds from your county in the past five years?

Box Yes

Please mark the statement that best describes your level of tobacco dependency:

□ Prior to 2001, but not since 2001, I grew tobacco or owned a tobacco quota

Since 2001, I have owned quota or grown and marketed tobacco

I have never grown tobacco or owned quota

Did you file a schedule F and/or schedule C (IRS tax forms) in the previous year?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If you responded No to the previous question, please explain:

What percentage of your income comes from your farming/production activities?

[F3] 10 to 25%

□26 to 50% □51 to 75%

Calculation to determine %: (Farm Sales ÷ Income) × 100 = %

□ More than 75%

[Example: $5,000 Farm Sales ÷ $45,000 Income] x 100 = 11.11%]

What other groups are you a member of or affiliated d with? (check all that apply)

Kentucky Proud Farmers Market OAK KAA CFA LFPA Appalachian Proud KDA Organic Program KWIA Grow Appalachia KCARD

Other Programs:

KYSU programs (please list): ___

List the crops you are growing or the livestock that corresponds to the need for grant funding.

List the locations where you are currently selling produce and/or value-added products.

How will you measure and track the impacts of the project (i.e., sales, photos, production)?

Please describe how the proposed project is part of the overall local food system.

What are your sales projections from this project?

How will others learn from your experience (i.e., field day, tours, training)?

Are you willing to share pictures or give tours of the project? ☐ Yes ☐ No

□Yes □No

List all federal, state, and/or local laws/regulations that you are aware of that are required to produce and sell your product:

List the items you plan to purchase with grant funding: Quotes/estimates are required for each item on this budget.

Item (Example: food processor) Cost (Example: $750) Explanation (Example: chop, grind, or puree product)

TOTAL $

A Supplemental Category Form is REQUIRED for your Small-Scale Farm Grant Application to be considered.

Do you currently sell at a farmers market that accepts any of the following EBT payments? -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -Women, Infants and Children (WIC) -Senior Vouchers (SV) — Yes — No

If so, at what market(s) do you sell your farm goods?

Do you accept EBT payments on-farm or at your farm store stand? — Yes — No

If so, which EBT payments are you registered to process? — SNAP — WIC — SV

Do you participate in any of the following programs or activities?

— Kentucky Farm to School

— Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

— Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA)

— Community Farm Alliance Kentucky Double Dollars (KDD)

— Glean Kentucky

— Donation to local food pantry or shelter

— Discounts for SNAP, WIC and/or SV recipients

— Educational programs or tours for/with schools

— Other: _____

Amount of funds requested for this project (from page 9): __Amount of related expenses (from page 10):___

What else will you be providing for the project? (check all that apply) Land ___Equipment/Expenses Labor ___Transportation of crops ___Daily management Market outlet ___Record keeping

Are your quotes/estimates included?

Yes

No

I have read and understood the Program Guidelines for requesting these funds.

Submitted by: _____

Date:___

Signature of Applicant

Please mail the completed application and all supporting documents to: Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Building ATTN: Joni Nelson 400 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601

With questions, please contact: Joni Nelson at 502-597-6831 or joni.nelson@kysu.edu Kevin Gurtowski at 606-359-0919 or Kevin.gurtowski@kysu.edu

Digital and scanned applications (.pdf format) will also be accepted via email to Allison Noel at allison.noel@kysu.edu