GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling — apply at any time.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
They have made 197+ loans totaling $7M, suggesting a steady but selective track record.
Rolling submissions mean you are not competing in a single cohort, but loan amounts vary and the fund is non-profit-backed, so capital is limited. Their niche focus on regenerative agriculture means fit matters more than scale.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review eligibility and reach out via info@foodcap.org — 1-2 hours
Work with their free business advising support through the application process — Days to weeks
Submit loan application — Varies by complexity
WORTH KNOWING
Foodshed Capital offers 0% interest loans and some of the lowest rates in the country, with no fees and no credit score requirements — a meaningful advantage for farmers who struggle to qualify with traditional lenders.
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