Brighter Future Fund 2025 Grant Recipient Dirtbaby Farm.
Airbnb and American Farmland Trust are launching the national Farm to Stay Grant Program through AFT’s Brighter Future Fund. The program will help farmers and ranchers create or expand farm stays and agritourism experiences as an additional income stream. A total of $250,000 will be available, with grants of up to $10,000.
Farmers and ranchers are navigating rising costs, volatile markets, and weather-related risks. At the same time, traveler interest in rural destinations and farm stays is growing. Not only will this partnership help farmers and ranchers build an additional income stream; it will also give more people a meaningful connection to working farms and ranches and the families who operate them.
Applications will open after Thanksgiving.
Applications will be reviewed in the order received. Because this is a competitive grant, applying early will be advantageous. Approximately 350 applications will be accepted.
Airbnb and AFT staff will be hosting webinars in October and November for farmers and ranchers interested. Additional details will be provided before the application opens.
A total of $250,000 is available for awards, with grants of a minimum of $5,000 and up to $10,000 per recipient. Approximately 350 applications will be accepted.
Additional details will be provided before the application opens.
The program will be available nationally to eligible for-profit production agriculture operations that want to develop or expand a farm stay or experience as an additional income stream connected to their working farm or ranch.
Additional eligibility rules and allowable expenses will be provided before the application opens.
Additional details will be provided before the application opens.
For general questions or requests for assistance, email [email protected].
