2026 accelerator STRATEGIC CAPITAL mini-grant
The Georgia Organics Farmer Services team is excited to launch the 2026 Accelerator Strategic Capital Mini-Grant! Strategic Capital can help you make critical investments in your farm’s growth and long-term sustainability. Through this mini-grant, you can access funds to improve farm efficiencies and strengthen your business operations to ‘accelerate’ your farm to the next level. Whether you need a financial boost to purchase farm equipment, upgrade or build new infrastructure, cover new on-farm labor costs, develop your farm’s marketing strategy, or purchase production supplies, this mini-grant can provide the financial support you need to move your farm forward and meet your goals.
Interested in applying for this opportunity? You must be a current Georgia Organics Farmer Member in order to be considered for a Mini-Grant.
Not a member? Join today at https://www.georgiaorganics.org/farmermembership
Not sure what your membership status is? Email farmerservices@georgiaorganics.org
2026 Accelerator Strategic Capital Mini-Grant Details
Application period will be open July 22 – August 23, 2026; applications will be reviewed and awardees will be notified by September 1, 2026.
Strategic Capital support can include infrastructure improvements or new builds, equipment, new labor costs, marketing, production supplies, etc. (We will not accept applications for operating costs, such as rent or utilities.)
Applicants can request a mini-grant of $1,500 or $3,000. Selected farms are not guaranteed the full amount of funds they request.
We will award up to 9 farmers a $3,000 mini-grant and 5 farmers a $1,500 mini-grant.
Only farm business owners are eligible to apply.
Awardees will receive funds up-front as a grant award and will need to submit proof of purchase documentation, receipt(s), and/or invoice(s) within 30 days of project purchase(s) or when requested by Georgia Organics.
Awards must be spent by December 7, 2026.
Awardees are required to complete a post-award report by December 31, 2026.
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Are a part-time or full-time farmer based in Georgia
Are selling products
Are a soil-based farmer with a soil-based operation
Are using sustainable and/or organic farming practices
Are a current Georgia Organics Farmer Member
You must fully complete and submit the 2026 Accelerator Strategic Capital Mini-Grant Application
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Currently own land or in a long-term lease of at least 5 years
Have at least two years of farming experience
Have a commitment to building their farm’s capacity and climate resiliency
Have knowledge of on-farm record keeping and accounting and currently have systems in place
Have clear farm goals and intended outcomes in mind
Are ready to use strategic capital mini-grant funds in the next 1-3 months
The Strategic Capital Mini-Grant application period will be open July 22 – August 23, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out no later than September 1, 2026.
All Strategic Capital Mini-Grant funds must be spent by December 7, 2026, or the awardee forfeits the funds.
Awardees are required to complete a post-award report by December 31, 2026, to help Georgia Organics track the impact of the program.
OPEN NOW! Apply by Aug. 23, 2026
Awarding by Sept. 1, 2026
Please limit the use of AI in writing your application responses. All applications will be run through an AI detector and we will more likely consider your application if it is written in your own words.
The application form will not save your responses! To complete your application, you must click SUBMIT on page 3 of the form, or you risk losing your responses. You will see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email with a copy of your responses after you successfully submit your application.
Georgia Organics is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal, farm, or demographic information shared through this program will remain confidential and will only be used to determine your eligibility and to help us strengthen our farmer programming.
Questions? Email farmerservices@georgiaorganics.org