Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont businesses to support networking and sales activities. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist local farming or forestry businesses. The goal of the grant program is to mitiga...
Grants of up to $10,000 and a grant of up to $20,000 to California farms, food-based system businesses, nonprofit organizations, state and local government entities, and IHEs to support the farming and ranching industry. Priority will be given to projects that benefit ...
Grants and sponsorships to Pennsylvania researchers affiliated with universities for projects related to livestock. Areas of focus include biosecurity, animal agriculture infrastructure, applied research, and food security. Funding is intended for projects addressing t...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...
Contract for services to a New York nonprofit organization, government agency, public benefit corporation, or local development corporation to administer a grant program for farmers. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing a request for proposals, a...
Contract for services to a New York nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or government agency to administer a grant program for farmers. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing a request for proposals, administering the grant process, an...
Cooperative agreements to USA tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal universities for projects to prevent the spread of animal diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for impactful projects ...
Grants to New York beginning farmers to establish and maintain agricultural businesses. Funding is intended for farmers who have not managed a farm, but are intensely interested in doing so. There are two tracks to the program, one for a shorter timeframe and one for a...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. Applicants will receive a financial stipend, access to a professional network, and necessary training. Applicants should work in the agricultural sector. Entrepreneurs will part...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International startups and small and medium-sized enterprises for projects to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas including climate change, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, and susta...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the use of land throughout the province. Funding is intended to support projects that promote social justice, equity, and sustainability in the real estate industry. Grants may support nonprof...
Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA early-career scientists to conduct research projects on fertilizer efficiency. Funding is intended for innovative, high-impact research projects that will improve crop yield, enhance the nutritional quality of crops, and boost enviro...
Grants to New York CBOs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations for the reduction or mitigation of pollution in eligible regions. Applicants must prequalify prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives. Mitigation t...
Grants to New Hampshire for-profit food producers and farmers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions for capital projects that build the capacity of the state's food system. Funding is intended to strengthen the middle of the f...
Financial assistance to USA livestock producers to mitigate financial losses suffered due to livestock illness. Funding is intended to support applicants facing financial damage from a reduction in milk production following diagnosed illness in their dairy cows. This p...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and Tribal communities for agricultural projects and programs. Funding is intended to promote youth agricultural education and agriculture community development w...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland farmers in eligible locations to address critical needs in response to the recent heat wave and drought conditions. Funding is intended to assist farmers who have been negatively impacted by the extreme wea...
Grants to West Virginia organizations, agencies, associations, and academic institutions to improve agricultural markets and competitiveness within the state. Funding is intended for projects and activities that enhance the production, sales, research, and promotion of...
Grants to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and individuals for projects that enhance the competitiveness of domestic crops. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of research, pest and plant health, ma...
Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced ingred...
Grants up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators and agricultural nonprofits to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen local communities and encourage farms to operate more sustainably. Appli...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts farmers in eligible locations for infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for farm equipment and physical improvements related to growing, harvesting, or processing. The grant should be used for capital purchases with a ...
Award to a Louisiana PreK-12 teacher to recognize outstanding efforts to integrate agricultural themes into the general classroom curriculum. The award is intended to honor a teacher who instills the importance of agriculture in students. Innovative, integrated, and in...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, and IHEs to improve the competitiveness of local agriculture. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance the marketability of specific crops, including fruits and vegetables,...
Grants and loans to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, public power entities, and rural electric cooperatives to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers in evaluating their energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...
Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, government agencies, and agricultural cooperatives for programs that enhance the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for activities and services that add value to agricultural produc...
Grants to USA grape and wine researchers for research projects related to the wine industry. Funding is intended to support projects addressing a wide range of focus areas, including enology; grapevine pest and disease management; breeding and genetics; education and o...
Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...
Grants to California investigators affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to the cultivation and harvesting of grapes to be used in wine production. Research topics include cleanliness and sanitation, the development of efficient productio...
Grants to California principal investigators for research proposals related to the production of grapes. Research proposals may fall into, but are not limited to, the following focus areas: impact of climate change, cleanliness and sanitation, development and improveme...
Grants to Oregon researchers for projects related to the state's wine industry. Funding is intended for multidisciplinary and multi-investigator research studies that are relevant to Oregon viticulture and enology. The goal of the grant program is to improve Oregon’s...
Grants to California individuals and groups affiliated with nonprofit institutions for projects related to winegrape cultivation. Funding is intended to support outreach and research that address disease and pest infestation issues affecting vineyards throughout the st...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and consulting firms to conduct research on the efficacy and long-term outcomes of farm-to-school programs. Research projects should focus on broad geographic areas and equity, and should result in the publi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to women's health. The purpose of the accelerator is to generate nutrition-based solutions that address women's physical and mental health. Areas of interest includ...
Grants to British Columbia farms, landowners, Indigenous organizations, nonprofit organizations, and argi-businesses for projects to improve water quality in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will improve nutrient retention in land and prevent p...
Grants to Maryland early-stage companies in eligible locations to strengthen economic development. Funding is intended to support commercialization projects that are essential to business growth for companies that have historically lacked access to capital. The program...
Grants to Maryland emerging technology companies in eligible locations to strengthen economic development and growth. Funding is intended to commercialize projects, build the business, and advance market and business success. The grant supports commercialization projec...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, environment, education...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, for pur...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Priority funding will be given to BIPOC, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in food-...
Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and agencies for projects that protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community health and benefit the environment. Projects must be loc...
Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky agricultural producers for training and educational opportunities. Funding is intended for costs associated with attending conferences and workshops. Funding may also be requested for relevant books. Special consideration will be made f...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire and Vermont farms in eligible locations to increase food production and improve sales. Funding is intended to address a wide range of needs including, but not limited to the purchase of equipment or infrastructure, packaging and...
Grants of up to $75,000 to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote economic development and improve the quality of life in communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support job creation and business growth. T...
Grants to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for educational projects related to the field of agriculture. Funding is intended to support activities and events conducted by organizations that include, but are not limited to, 4-H ...
Award of $500 and a scholarship to a Maryland PreK-8 teacher for outstanding agriculture-based classroom instruction. The award is intended to honor a teacher who is not an ag teacher, yet incorporates agriculture into their core classroom studies. The funding source r...
Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin educators and groups for educational activities related to agriculture. Funding is intended for programs, events, and projects to benefit PreK-12 students. Proposals should be designed to broaden students' knowledge of the contributio...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental projects, ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA conservation organizations, agricultural landowners, Indigenous communities, and ranchers for projects with clear conservation benefits. Funding is intended for projects that will reduce the need for physical fences, thereby benefiting wi...