County Fairground Improvement Grant
Compeer Financial’s County Fair Facility Grant funds improvements to agricultural buildings at Midwest county fairgrounds to support livestock exhibitions, youth leadership, and agriculture education.
Funder: Compeer Financial
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application; opens September 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per grant; annual total pool ~$240,000; one-year grant period.
Summary: Funds renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities at county fairgrounds in Compeer’s 144-county Midwest territory.
Key Information: Focused on facilities for agricultural exhibitors and 4-H; not for general public, entertainment, or essential infrastructure.
Description
This program supports county fair organizations in enhancing, renovating, or constructing agricultural buildings and facilities that serve livestock exhibitions, youth leadership development, agriculture education, and related outreach. The grant is designed to ensure fairgrounds are safe, modern, and capable of effectively showcasing agriculture and supporting rural youth programs. Compeer Financial’s commitment is to strengthen rural communities by investing in spaces critical to agricultural education and exhibition.
