San Juan Islander

News from San Juan County in Washington state - Including Orcas Island, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, San Juan Island

Grants for Farmers – deadlines October 12 and October 28

For Farmers Movement

Grants for small and mid-sized American farmers to support needs defined by the farmers themselves, including infrastructure, equipment, supplies, innovation, land stewardship, and transformational projects.

  • Foundational Grants: $500–$1,000
  • Land Stewardship Grant: $5,000
  • Transformational Grant: $10,000

Deadline: October 12 at 9 p.m. PST

Learn more or apply: here

Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grants

These grants support producer-driven research and education projects addressing sustainable agriculture. Producers work with a technical advisor on 1–3 year projects that include both on-farm research and outreach.

  • Awards: Up to $35,000

Deadline: October 28

Learn more or apply: here