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Farmers & Ranchers

Stewards Unlimited is on a mission to help farmers and ranchers grow with confidence through researching opportunities, developing strategic project plans, and securing funding through proposal development.

Federal Grants for Farmers & Ranchers

There are hundreds of federal grants available to you. Here are some of our favorite programs to work on with our clients. Bring us any program you’re interested in and we can take a look!

Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG)

Can reimburse up to $250,000 for processing, sales, and marketing costs for any “value-added” product that you produce.

Deadline: Typically between February - April

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Can provide up to 1 million dollars for renewable energy systems like solar or energy efficiency improvements for new agricultural equipment.

Deadlines: Ongoing / Year Round

National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

Can fund things like hoop houses, irrigation systems, and fencing for rotational grazing. A NRCS representative will visit your property and help you understand which programs you could apply for.

Deadlines: Ongoing / Year Round

Meet Our Clients

"I applied for the 2023 VAPG and I would not have been able to apply for the grant without the help of Stephen and the Stewards Unlimited team. I could not have applied for this grant on my own. The work that his team put into it the grant that I didn't have to was crucial and I thank you!"
Jennifer Shoemaker Owner, Family Traditions Beef
"I was honestly scared of the grant writing process—it felt overwhelming and confusing. But working with Stewards Unlimited team completely changed that. They walked me through every step, helped co-write the grant, and made the entire experience clear and manageable. Their support, professionalism, and patience were incredible."
Howie Berk Co-owner, Ellijay Mushrooms

State & Regional Grants for Farmers & Ranchers

Each state has its own collection of grant and loan programs through the State Department of Agriculture. Depending on your state or region’s priorities, there could be very accessible funding which could even be used to match federal funding. 

View Grant Resources by State
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Our Process

From getting to know your business or organization, to preparing a competitive grant application, to answering your questions post-award, our specialty is supporting agricultural producers every step of the way as they navigate the grants landscape.    

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