NJDA extends Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program RFP period to May 31, 2024.

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Due to a recent increase in interest in the Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program, the NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has decided to extend a second Request for Proposal (RFP) window to members of the specialty crop community who qualify. The second RFP will be open to the public starting May 10^th, with the final application deadline now May 31^st @ 5PM.

We received a number of exciting applications from members of our specialty crop community during this first application period. To expedite the review process, we will review all applications submitted prior to May 3^rd over the next few weeks. Applicants from the first RFP period can expect a funding decision following the NJ Board of Agriculture meeting on May 22^nd. Applicants who apply during the second RFP period can expect a decision following the June 26^th NJ Board of Agriculture meeting.

The NJDA hosted a webinar to promote the Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program on Friday, May 10^th. For the webinar recording and application information, visit the program website at: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/grants/ufngrants.html