The MFCC’s 2026 Rapid Resource Fund exists to support farmers during moments of crisis, disruption, and transition. When systems are slow, inaccessible, or unsafe especially for undocumented, immigrant, and under-resourced farmers, this fund moves resources quickly and with care.

We offer unrestricted micro‑grants and rapid‑response support, so farmers can meet immediate needs, stabilize their work, and continue feeding our communities.

This fund is grounded in trust, dignity, and the wisdom of our community--we do not ask about immigration status and center safety and self-determination in our process.

Our initial focus will be on the Metro Surge regions in Minnesota.

The funds will be released in phases through 2026 and offered based on funding availability. We hope to expand regional offerings as this fund grows.

Support through $500 unrestricted micro-grants may include:

• Trauma-informed care (emotional support, counseling, and healing resources)

• Housing support (rent assistance or help to prevent eviction)

• Food access (purchasing food, farming or growing support, or food resources)

• Security and safety support (personal, community, or farm safety needs)

• Training and education (workshops, skill-building, or learning opportunities)

If you are a farmer in need of support or seeking resources to support farmers of color, we invite you to apply. 

In need technical assistance or translation support? Please connect with us! 

First Cycle: Early Spring

• Application is now closed--thank you to all who applied!

Second Cycle: Early Summer

• Application opens 5/10/25 via email.
• Application closes 5/26/26.

To receive application link, please sign up for the MFCC contact list via our Newsletter sign-up page.

Given the limited nature of funds, we ask that previous Rapid Resource recipients do not re-apply for additional funds.

Thank you to community organizations, our partners, and our farmer network for providing these resources and expertise in challenging times. We will work to keep resources relevant and up to date!

Look below for resources for:

• "I9s, Immigration and ICE Raids on the Farm: Practical guidence for farm owners, workers & commmunity partners" (Source: Farm Commons)




• "Farm Tour/Field Day Security & Safety Plan Template" (Source: Farm Commons)

•  "What To Do If Immigration Comes To Your Workplace"  

  (Source: National Employment Law Project & Immigration Law Center)




•  " Sample Ice Workplace Policies & Raid Preparedness Plan (2025)"  (Source: Based on resources from National Immigrant Law Center, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society PA (HIAS PA), various union contracts, and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO))




• "Roe Law Group (RLG) Handout: How to Handle ICE Agents at Your Business" (Source: Roe Law Group (MN))




•  "Private Property, No Trespassing" Sign (Source: Monarca)




•  "Private Property, Farm Staff Only" Sign (Source: Monarca)

• "Know Your Rights: English & Spanish"  (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)




• "Know Your Rights with Immigration Bounty Hunters"  (Source: Law Help MN, developed by the First Amendment Clinic at Mitchel Hamline School of Law)




• "Know Your Rights: 100 Mile Border Zone"  Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))




• "Know Your Rights, Red Cards, 56 languages"  (Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
  




•  "Encountering Law Enforcement & Military Troops" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))




• "Know Your Rights, Red Cards, 56 languages"  (Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
  




• "Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))




• "Know Your Rights: Stopped By Police" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))
  




• "Know Your Rights: Federal Agents at the Polls" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))
  




• "Resources for People Detained or Worried About Being Detained" (Source: LawHelp MN)
  




• "Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA)" (Source: LawHelp MN)

• "Constitutional Observer Handbook" (Source: Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) & Immigrant Defense Network)




• Know Your Rights at a Protest (Source: ACLU of MN)




• "Know Your Rights: Protesters' Rights" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))
  




• "Talking to People About Their Rights" (Source: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU))
  




• "Your Rights to Record & Observe Law Enforcement" (Source: LawHelp MN)

• "Security Essentials" (Source: Activist Checklist)




• "Signal Security Checklist" (Source: Activist Checklist




• "ICE Watch Digital Security" (Source: Activist Checklist)




• "Doxing Defense CHecklist" (Source: Activist Checklist)




• "Anti-Doxing Guide For Activists" (Source: Equality Labs)
  

• "Defend Immigrant Rights," Blue (Source: Immigrant Defense Network)




• "Defend Immigrant Rights," Green (Source: Immigrant Defense Network)




• "Defend Immigrant Rights," Orange (Source: Immigrant Defense Network)




• "Everyone is Welcome Here - English" (Source: Monarca)




• "Know Your Rights - English" (Source: Monarca)




• "Private Property - English"  (Source: Monarca)