2026 Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program - CAFF
California Urban Growers! CAFF is distributing $10,000 microgrants funded by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA). Any grower who is within 25 miles of an urban area of 50,000 or more people is encouraged to apply. Applicable producers can include community-based, for profit, and nonprofit organizations, and local governments and schools.
A microgrant can provide up to $10,000 for projects that may need financial support for implementation. The microgrant program is intended to provide funding for up to one year, and projects are expected to be completed within that year.
Applications open from:
November 19 2025 – January 2nd 2026
Deadline for Application:
January 2nd, 2026 11:59 pm PST
Do you want to learn more?
Join our office hours!
Thursdays: December 4th, 11th, 18th
1:00-2:00 pm on Zoom
Office hours
Topic: CAFF CDFA Microgrants Office Hours
Click here to join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84329640804
Meeting ID: 843 2964 0804
The CAFF team and urban agriculture advisory committee members will be holding office hours to answer questions and help with applications. Language assistance will be provided in English, Hmong, and Spanish.
How to Apply
The application is administered through our online grant management system, Foundant SLM.
Tips for using Foundant:
- When the application opens, click the button below and then select “Create New Account” to fill in your information and access the application.
- If you already have an account, you should use your existing login info. If you don’t know your log in information, reach out to info[at]caff.org for help.
- Click here to access Foundant’s library of help and resources for applicants.