Small Farms, Outsized Share: New England and New York
New England holds about 1.6 percent of U.S. farms but won 4 to 8 percent of VAPG awards every year from FY23 to FY26. Here is what each state won, how reviewers score, and what to watch for in FY27.
Beef For the Win?
Beef producers won 41 percent of FY26 Value-Added Producer Grant projects and 44 percent of the dollars. Four years of USDA award data show whether that is a one-time bump or a trend, and what to watch before the FY27 notice opens.
Why Grants Feel Different
Funders in 2026 are leaning toward applicants they know well and trust to deliver. For farms and nonprofits, this shift highlights the importance of relationships, preparation, and proposals that reflect your real voice and work.
Grants Are About Change; Here’s How to Get Ready
Your goals, your outcomes, and your timeline all flow from the story of how your project creates the future a funder wants to support. When you shift from “what I need” to “what will change,” your proposal becomes far more competitive.