Get Ready Before the FY27 VAPG Notice Opens
Plan on two to three months to get VAPG ready. Start with last year’s NOFO, confirm eligibility and SAM.gov, line up your match, and know the difference between planning and working capital grants 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.