Appalachian farmers hurt by pandemic can get $500 grants

Appalachian Sustainable Development will award 28 grants of $500 each to Appalachian farmers who have been financially hurt by the pandemic. The Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund grants are possible through $14,000 ASD received from the Appalachia Funders Network in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ASD awarded 19 farmers with similar grants in July.

Priority will be given to farmers most hurt by the pandemic, and who have been most disadvantaged before the pandemic because of race, gender, or other protected classes. The grants are meant to offset loss of income and help with farm and overall expenses. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET Dec. 14, and award checks will be mailed to the winners within 30 days. Click here for more information or to apply.