GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program
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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program

Administered by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) · Nebraska

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Beginning farmer or rancher
  • 2Equipment and land financing
  • 3Support Nebraska's agricultural economy

Eligible Project Types

Agriculture
STACKING POTENTIAL

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.