308 Grants for Farming and Agriculture

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and for-profit entities, farmers, local units of government, and institutions of higher education for projects that benefit the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. Applic...

Grants to Texas agricultural producers, farmers, and tribal entities in eligible counties to address water delivery losses. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to offer critical economic relief to farmers and producer...

Grants to USA IHEs, training centers, nonprofit organizations, dairy processors, and trade associations in eligible states to support and create workforce programs. Applicants may be based in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jer...

Grants of $5,000 to Florida farmers and ranchers in eligible regions to purchase farm-related equipment. Priority will be given to farm operations owned and run by BIPOC and women farmers. Funding is intended to address the capital equipment needs of individuals with s...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, farmers, and ranchers for small-scale environmental protection activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen forest health, reduce wildfire danger, conser...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational expenses. Priority is for projects in the following focus areas: access to infrastructure and housing; economic development in rural areas; local foods, agriculture, and agritou...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

Grants to Utah small food processing businesses to improve facilities. Funding is intended to ensure food security and increase the volume of food grown and processed within the state. Eligible uses of funds include contractor costs, equipment, refrigeration, and facil...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, businesses, producer organizations, and agricultural producers to enhance the competitiveness of the local agriculture market. The purpose of the program is to benefit the local specialty crop indu...

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. ...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance food production and processing across the state. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that dev...

Opportunity for Minnesota startup companies focused on food sustainability in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants fundraising opportunities, workshops, curated resources, and a network of ...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, for-profits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and agricultural producers and processors to address food supply chain issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended exc...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in eligible regions for preservation and recreational projects. Funding may be used to acquire land for preservation or recreational purposes or to preserve sites, facilities, structures, or obj...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operational support. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents and en...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for garden and horticultural development. Funding is intended to support gardening expenses, such as soil additions or enhancements, planting materials, irrigation systems, bird sanctuaries, and edu...

Awards to Oklahoma PK-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and alternative learning facilities to recognize outstanding school gardening projects. Funding is intended to acknowledge school-based gardens, including indoor herb gardens on a windowsill of a clas...

Awards to Georgia active family farms to recognize contributions to the preservation of the state’s agricultural history. The awards are intended to honor family farms that have been in operation for over a century. The goal of the awards program is to encourage the ...

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational projects related to food safety. Funding is intended to support food safety training and education to consumers and food service establishment employees and agents who enforce food regul...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and private enterprises for projects to enhance the competitiveness of local crops. Funding is intended to be used for marketing, promotion, research, food safety, nutrition, distributio...

Opportunity to enter a contest for USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities in multiple states and provinces to support community gardening projects. Winners will receive $7,500 to use for the development of an organic garden. Applicants in all U...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. Eligible applicants are located in states where the funding source has a business presence: Alabama, Arizona, Californi...

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural businesses for activities to build resilience to climate change and increase sustainable practices. Funding is intended to enable agricultural operations to make impactful improvements in food safety, environmental sustainability, e...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that promote health and nutrition. Funding is intended to support activities that teach children and their families, how to grow, cook, and eat healthy foods. Grants may be used to s...

Grants to Maine entities for activities to improve and restore habitat on forest and agricultural lands throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to support projects to improve in-stream fish and wildlife habitats. Funding is intended for a wide range of rest...

Grants to Arkansas community-based organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, producers, cooperatives, and other industry-based organizations for projects and programs that increase the competitiveness of local crops. Funding is intended to e...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Hawaii government entities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to enhance the competit...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts startups to address issues related to clean energy. The program is intended to assist emerging companies that align with one of the following areas of interest: clean transportation, offshore wind, high-performance buildings,...

Grants of $10,000 to Texas women-owned small companies in eligible regions to promote economic and business development opportunities. Funding is intended to enable women business owners to pursue and implement new and creative projects and activities. Grants may be us...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment, community vitality,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation and economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce r...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up ...

Award of $1,500 to an Ontario teacher of grades K-12 to recognize accomplishments in incorporating agricultural education into their virtual or in-person classroom. Qualifying teachers demonstrate the use of agricultural information or materials within the classroom cu...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registration...

Awards of $500 and $1,000 to Arkansas K-12 schools, early childhood educational facilities, and alternative learning spaces to recognize outstanding school gardens. The awards are intended to promote the importance of involving young people in the process of fresh food...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and agricultural producers for collaborative projects to develop the local food economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

Grants of up to $20,000 to California organic farmers and ranchers for financial support to mitigate the adverse effects of drought. Funds may be used for purposes such as drilling of wells, crop loss, hauling water for farm animals, and emergency irrigation system upg...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts early education programs and K-12 schools to develop the capacity of school nutrition programs. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to improve food procurement capacity, integr...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote career development in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for leadership advancement projects for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in agriculture courses in formal and in...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase agricul...

Grants of up to $20,000 to California farmers and ranchers to mitigate the negative effects of severe climate and weather on operations. While non-certified organic operations are eligible, priority will be given to organic operations. Funds may be used for expenses in...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to the arts, edu...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and...

Grants of up to $5,000, $15,000, and $25,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of hunger and nutrition; agricultural education; essential servic...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that advance the mission of the nonprofit. Focus areas include arts and culture, animal welfare,...

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocating t...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania farmers for agricultural activities and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a range of expenses including but not limited to supplies, equipment, construction, design, engineering, and conservation plans. Agricu...