Funding Opportunities
AFMA Market Assistance
It’s back…it’s new and improved. The AFMA Market Assistance Program will return this year offering farmers markets the opportunity to apply for up to $1,000 for market materials! Need a new tent for your welcome booth? Need more market totes? Need to print a new sign for the market’s parking lot? AFMA Market Assistance is here to help.
Application’s open March 4th and close Friday April 17th.
Join the Market Assistance Info Session on March 4th, 2026 at 12:00 PM via ZOOM. You’ll learn more about the application and award process. Register here
Organizations & Coalitions
Learn about other groups in Alaska focused on agriculture and food security.
National Young Farmers Coalition
AFMA and NYFC are working closely to form the “Beginning and Young Alaskan Farmer Chapter.” This chapter strives to support Alaska’s beginning and young farmers. Stay tuned for more information.
The Alaska Grown Program is designed to increase consumer awareness of Alaska’s agricultural products.
Alaska Division of Agriculture
The Alaska Division of Agriculture promotes and encourages the state’s agricultural industry development.
The Alaska Farm Bureau’s mission is to improve the economic well-being and expansion of agriculture and to enrich the quality of life for all Alaskans.
Alaska Farmland Trust is a statewide effort to protect Alaska’s farmlands for future generations.
AFPC’s goal is to create a healthier, more secure, and more self-reliant Alaska by improving our food system.
Food Bank of Alaska is proud to sponsor the Alaska Food Coalition (AFC), a dynamic group of anti-hunger advocates from all corners of the state. More than 120 non-profit, faith-based and state agencies work together to support policies and programs focused on alleviating hunger, building healthy communities, and promoting access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Farmers markets are a partner in these efforts.
Buy Alaska connects consumers to Alaska businesses and helps grow Alaska’s economy.
Farmers Market Coalition works with farmers market operations to strengthen farmers markets across the country.
Food Bank of Alaska’s vision is a hungry-free Alaska. AFMA is proud to work closely with this organization.