These are the USDA programs that I know of: USDA Grant Programs: Many of these programs are only directly available to your local rural public entities like towns, cities, municipalities and counties who in turn fund local rural development initiatives. Small business owners or non-profit organizations seeking these grants should apply through these public entities: Community Facilities Grant ProgramGrants for essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population for public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments. Value-Added Producer GrantsGrants for planning activities and for working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy. Rural Business Enterprise Grant ProgramGrants for rural projects that finance and facilitate development of small and emerging rural businesses to include employment related adult education programs. Rural Business Opportunity GrantsGrants to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning. Rural Energy for America Programs But, keep in mind that most of these go through your local government - and, they have some flexibility in how those funds are distributed. There are also many lenders that do ag loans - they understand these types of facilites and could help you - do a search for ag banks or ag lenders in your area and make an appointment. If I am not mistaken, there are also tax incentives for what you are seeking to do - keep those in mind - might want to speak with your CPA about them.

I would check with the SBA.gov first; also make sure to check out local and county regulations regarding tree farming in your area.

These are the USDA programs that I know of: USDA Grant Programs: Many of these programs are only directly available to your local rural public entities like towns, cities, municipalities and counties who in turn fund local rural development initiatives. Small business owners or non-profit organizations seeking these grants should apply through these public entities: Community Facilities Grant ProgramGrants for essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population for public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments. Value-Added Producer GrantsGrants for planning activities and for working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy. Rural Business Enterprise Grant ProgramGrants for rural projects that finance and facilitate development of small and emerging rural businesses to include employment related adult education programs. Rural Business Opportunity GrantsGrants to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning. Rural Energy for America Programs But, keep in mind that most of these go through your local government - and, they have some flexibility in how those funds are distributed. There are also many lenders that do ag loans - they understand these types of facilites and could help you - do a search for ag banks or ag lenders in your area and make an appointment. If I am not mistaken, there are also tax incentives for what you are seeking to do - keep those in mind - might want to speak with your CPA about them.

I would check with the SBA.gov first; also make sure to check out local and county regulations regarding tree farming in your area.