How to Get a Government Grant to Start a Farmers' Market

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Realize and be aware that individual countries that do offer government grants to start a farmers' market have their own guidelines that you must adhere to when completing an application.

   Do some initial research in the area where you reside to explore what opportunities are available.
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   Step 2: Determine your eligibility to get a government grant to start a farmers' market.

   As an example, the United States has the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP).
   
   The FMPP supports agricultural projects where farmers actively promote and sell their products directly to consumers.
   
   Consider the FMPP program if you live in America and fall within the guidelines of their listed categories.
   
   Eligible categories for the FMPP program grant include: agricultural cooperative, producer network, producer association, local government, non-profit corporation, public benefit corporation, economic development, regional farmers market authority, or a Tribal Government. , Most grants have explicit guidelines in that the financial support can only be used for specific projects as they may directly relate to farm improvement and development activities and not for personal usage. , Depending on your place of residency, the specific type of documents that will be required may vary and will be based on your status. , Part of the application process, regardless of where you reside, will focus on explaining why you are requesting a grant and how you will be using the funding. , Clearly state and provide substantial support in justifying all of your expense items. , Include any potential problems that may arise and your plan for the resolution of any difficulties. , If you think that your organization will succeed where others have failed then you must be convincing to the committee that will be reviewing your grant application. , Support your statement with a clear and concise objective toward obtaining your goals.
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   Step 3: Evaluate your proposed farmers' market project in assessing that it falls within the guidelines and requirements as set forth by the government agency that will be providing the funding.

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   Step 4: Provide written proof of your eligibility to the government agency to which you are submitting an application for a grant to start a farmers' market.

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   Step 5: Prepare your application to get a government grant to start a farmers' market.

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   Step 6: Include within the grant application a detailed listing of your proposed expenses.

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   Step 7: Continue the grant application by discussing how others within the community including farmers

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   Step 8: vendors as well as consumers will benefit from your project activities.

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   Step 9: Highlight how you will approach the proposed project if it is one that has already been previously researched by other organizations.

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    Step 10: Show the committee that will be reviewing your grant application that you are prepared and will be able to follow through successfully in the completion of your proposed farmers' market project.

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