Indiana Farm Bureau to award grants: Women-owned ag small businesses can apply

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications are now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s new grant opportunity to assist with the growth and development of women’s agriculture-related small businesses.

The organization will award up to five $1,000 grants that may be used to fund training and professional development opportunities, technological enhancements or upgraded equipment for women-owned businesses in Indiana.

“In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we wanted to help provide more opportunities for women to succeed in farming and agribusiness,” said Chelsea Poe, INFB’s executive director of education and engagement.

“This initiative also aligns with one of our top priorities this year to create incentives for rural entrepreneurship and agricultural diversification. We know funding can be a huge roadblock in growing a business, so hopefully this grant will alleviate that hurdle for some.”

To be eligible, applicants must be 21 years of age or older and represent a woman-owned and agriculture-related business. The deadline to apply is midnight Aug. 15.

Winners will be recognized Sept. 9 at INFB’s Harvest Dinner.

Learn more at tinyurl.com/INFB-Women-Business-Grant.