Community Roots: Farm Grant

The Community Roots Grant supports producers with a clear, tangible idea for expanding their community's access to locally produced food. The project should strengthen connections between local producers and the broader community. Projects might include creating new ways for community members to access locally grown food, distribution improvements, developing community programming, or other creative approaches that bring producers and their communities together. Categories of acceptable expenses include but are not limited to: i. Project resources ii. Project materials iii. Technical assistance iv. Community engagement materials Not reimbursed: travel, and personal farming supplies. Technology Platform: Recipients who are new to Rooted receive one complimentary year of Rooted Farmers Essentials (valued at approximately $175/year).

- US-based farms and/or producers - Must have 3+ years of experience owning or running farming operations - Must have an actionable idea to invest in their community's access to locally produced food ( improving farms' geographic market reach, sales channels, or customer/segment access) - Proposed projects must have the potential to benefit 3+ farms following implementation - Applicants should have the knowledge and capacity to complete the proposed project, with support from the Rooted team Grant recipients are expected to use the Rooted Farmers platform to sell farm products. Farms not currently using Rooted Farmers must complete the onboarding process within two months of receiving their award notification. Grant reporting will flow through the Rooted Farmers platform and team.

Applicants must submit applications by 5pm EST on December 15, 2026. All applications should be submitted to reachout@