There are multiple sources of grant opportunities and assistance programs available for beekeepers. Consult the following for up to date information.

• Kentucky State University Beginning Beekeeper Program Grant provides assistance to new beekeepers for purchasing equipment.

• Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant Program provides assistance to beekeepers to purchase equipment, education, and precision beekeeping.

• Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) provides marketing grant funding for beekeeping operations.

• The USDA has programs and resources that support beekeepers. Click on this document to view a summary of USDA insurance programs, disaster assistance programs, loan programs, grants and diagnostic testing for beekeepers.
  
  
• The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has an Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.
  
  
• Consult the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and view Grant Opportunities.
  
  
• Consult the Kentucky Department of Agriculture 2023 Program Guidelines and Applications - County Agriculture Investment Program (CAIP): Small animal category
  
  
• Consult the Kentucky Department of Agriculture  Marketing Grants and Funding Opportunities: Promotional Grant Application
  
  
• Consult the Kentucky Department of Agriculture State Apiarist for additional information.
  
  
• Visit Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant Program
  
  
• Michigan State University Heroes to Hives program provides beekeeping education and training for veterans