Grant Writing & Funding

Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges for urban farmers, community organizations, and food justice initiatives. Golden Carat Farms provides expert grant writing and funding support to help urban agriculture projects access the resources they need to thrive.

• Identifying federal, state, and local grants for urban farming, food justice, and community agriculture
• Connecting clients with USDA programs, foundation grants, and nonprofit funding opportunities
• Matching projects with grants that align with their mission and goals

• Writing compelling grant proposals that clearly outline the need, impact, and sustainability of projects
• Assisting with budget development and financial planning for grant applications
• Ensuring proposals meet all submission requirements and deadlines

• Developing business plans to support funding applications and long-term sustainability
• Advising on revenue models, such as CSA programs, farmers’ markets, and value-added products
• Helping farms and food projects create financial projections and impact reports

• Assisting urban farmers in applying for USDA grants, loans, and technical assistance programs
• Advocating for equitable access to federal funding for BIPOC and small-scale farmers
• Providing guidance on Farm Bill programs that support urban agriculture initiatives

• Training organizations on how to write successful grants and manage funds
• Helping clients diversify funding streams through sponsorships, crowdfunding, and partnerships
• Creating long-term fundraising strategies to ensure financial stability