The Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund

Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund

How it Works

Annual grant funding for Black farmers to purchase and/or make improvements to land in the Detroit area. The program goals include creating a community of Black farmers and generational land ownership.

Funding Focuses On

Ensuring that current and future Black farmers have access to land.

Funding Limit

$2,000

Qualifications

Must provide a plot plan, budget, and letter of support. Including videos and photos in the application is optional.

Financing Geographic Area 

Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, Michigan 

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