Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust's Black Farmers Learn Scholarship

The Black Farmers Learn Scholarship provides financial support to Black farmers and land stewards seeking to grow their agricultural skills. Recipients can receive up to $500 to cover tuition or registration fees for training programs, conferences, schools, or collectives that deepen farming knowledge and capacity.

Key Details:

  • Eligibility: Black farmers or land stewards who are NEFOC Network Members pursuing publicly available, structured education programs.
  • Land Steward: Someone who devotes a significant portion of their time to care for land in a way that is in sync with ecosystem restoration, climate healing, and cultural preservation. 
  • Farmer: A person who is making the day-to-day operating decisions on a farm or spending half of their time cultivating the land.
  • Funding: Covers tuition/registration fees only (not travel, food, or lodging).
  • Application Period: Open during the first week of every month

How It Benefits You:

Enhance your skills, expand your farming capacity, and contribute to your community by sharing the knowledge you gain!

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