Farmers Market Grants
Farm Credit East recognizes the importance of farmers markets for both producers and consumers. To support this important marketing channel, we are offering Farmers Market Grants up to $500 to eligible applicants.
What is a Farmers Market Grant?
Farmers Market Grants may be used to support participating farmers, market enhancements, marketing efforts and/or programs to support disadvantaged communities or improve access to fresh, local food. Note that these grants are intended for public markets where multiple farms sell products, not for individual farm markets.
Eligibility
Farmers markets must be within Farm Credit East’s eight-state territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Preference will be given to worthy applicants who are seeking support for the first time. Special consideration will also be given to markets serving underserved communities with limited access to fresh, local food.
Awards will be made at the sole discretion of Farm Credit East.
How to Apply/Application Requirements
The 2025 application is now open. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until May 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Please note, this is a new application process so you will be required to create a login username and password.