Grant Funding Opportunities

Grant Applications Open March 3, 2025!

The Rio Grande Colonias Center will facilitate the application process for and distribution of two different grant tracks to eligible small and mid-sized food producers and food businesses in Texas and New Mexico. These funds will empower producers with the capital they need to grow their businesses and access larger markets. Grants can only be used for eligible post-harvest projects and expenses.

Frontera Farm and Food Business Grant:

• Targeted at businesses operating within 38 Priority Counties in Texas and New Mexico, which include Colonias in both states.
• Eligible clients will receive technical assistance and coordination support from one of our Center’s Business Development Coordinators who can guide them through the application process and other resources.
• Awards of up to $50,000

Business Builder Farm and Food Grant:

• Competitive request for applications process
• Awards of up to $100,000
• Applications are open to small and mid-sized farm and food businesses across Texas and New Mexico, with the exception of 53 counties in East Texas, which are being served by the Delta Regional Food Business Center through separate funding.
• If your farm or food business is located in one of the counties listed below, please visit the Delta USDA Regional Food Business Center website for more information about their offerings: https://deltarfbc.org/

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