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Texas Agricultural Grant (TAFA)
Industry-Specific · Texas Department of Agriculture / Texas Agricultural Finance Authority · TX
The Texas Agricultural Grant (TAFA) is a state matching grant, administered by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, that helps Texas agricultural businesses fund new or expanding operations, products, or processing ventures, generally awarding $5,000 to $100,000 that must be matched dollar-for-dollar.
The Texas Agricultural Grant (TAFA) is a state grant program administered by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, part of the Texas Department of Agriculture. It provides matching funds to help grow agriculture-related businesses and value-added processing ventures within Texas.
This is a dollar-for-dollar matching grant, meaning recipients must document matching expenditures equal to or greater than the award amount they receive. Awards generally range from roughly $5,000 to $100,000, though exact figures can vary by funding round, so applicants should confirm current amounts at the official site.
The program is aimed at Texas agricultural businesses that are creating a new agricultural operation, product, or processing venture, or expanding an existing one. Because it's a matching grant rather than a loan, funds do not need to be repaid, but businesses must be prepared to put up an equal amount of their own capital or documented spending to unlock the award.
For a small agricultural business owner in Texas — whether in farming, ranching, food processing, or value-added agricultural products — this program can be a meaningful source of non-repayable capital to support growth, provided the business can meet the matching-funds requirement. Since deadlines and specific award amounts change between funding rounds, applicants should check the Texas Department of Agriculture's official page for current round details, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines before applying.
This listing reflects information as of 2026; confirm the latest terms directly with the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant, not a loan, so funds generally do not need to be repaid.
Do I have to pay the money back?
No, but it's a matching grant, meaning you must contribute your own matching funds equal to the award.
Who is eligible?
Texas agricultural businesses creating or expanding an agricultural operation, product, or processing venture in the state.
How much can I get?
Awards are generally in the range of $5,000 to $100,000, matched dollar-for-dollar, though exact amounts vary by round.
What's the deadline?
Confirm current round deadlines at the official Texas Department of Agriculture site.
Where do I apply?
Apply through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Texas Agricultural Finance Authority page linked in this listing.
Who administers this program?
The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, part of the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Is this only for Texas businesses?
Yes, it's limited to agricultural businesses operating within Texas.
Is the award taxable?
Confirm at the official source, as this is not specified in the available information.
What counts as matching funds?
Documented expenditures equal to or greater than the grant award amount, though specifics should be confirmed at the source.
Can I use this for any type of business?
No, it's specifically for agricultural operations, products, or processing ventures.
How often does this program open for applications?
Confirm current open rounds at the official Texas Department of Agriculture site.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Texas Department of Agriculture / Texas Agricultural Finance Authority; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.