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Apply for FarmPAI Funding

The purpose of this revolving loan program is to assist eligible entities in protecting important farmland at risk of development in order to keep it in production while lowering barriers to land access for beginning or historically underserved farmers and ranchers.

This program serves: Land-trust entities who are nationally accredited members of the Washington Association of Land Trusts.

Who can apply:

Open to qualified conservation entities only (see criteria for more details). No applications from individuals or other kinds of organizations will be accepted.

How to apply:

Please contact Dan Schilling at dan.schilling@wshfc.org to discuss your project and the application process. He can then facilitate your application through our online portal.

What can be funded:

The acquisition of fee-title interest in farmland in order to place a conservation easement on the property, protecting its agricultural conservation value and improving affordability.

How much is available:

FarmPAI can finance up to 60% of the purchase. Contact Dan Schilling at dan.schilling@wshfc.org for more information and to discuss your project.

Criteria:

All applications will be reviewed by the FarmPAI Advisory Committee. Evaluation and prioritization of applications will emphasize the following considerations:

1. Suitability of site for long-term agricultural productivity and viability; including consideration of site’s soil type, water availability, existing infrastructure, access and proximity to market, historical or current agricultural production, proximity to other agricultural lands, proposed business/operating plans for the site, etc.
2. Evidence of strong organizational conduct and financial capacity of the applicant to develop the project, including a demonstrated track record of receiving anticipated conservation easement funding and repayment of debt, status of accreditation with the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission, and membership in the Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT).
3. The degree to which the proposed project will provide affordable farmland access to a farmer or rancher eligible and planning to pursue the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan or to a historically underserved farmer and rancher as defined by USDA.
4. Urgency of preventing conversion of farmland including zoning, allowed highest and best use, surrounding market conditions and trends, recent offers on the property, etc.

Contact:

Questions about FarmPAI or applying for funding should be directed to Dan Schilling at dan.schilling@wshfc.org.