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 $15,000 to Texas and New Mexico Indian Tribal communities, leaders, and organizations, as well as non-Pueblo organizations serving Pueblo communities to promote the preservation and continuity of the local culture in eligible regions. Applicants must se...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts farmers, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for innovative agricultural projects. Funding is intended to enhance the profitability and long-term growth of farm and fish businesses and to contribute to collec...
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...
Opportunity for Nova Scotia start-up companies to participate in a business development program and receive funding of up to $40,000. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is a milestone-based opportunity that helps Nova Scotia s...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve individuals and communities in need. Programs must be in one of the following focus areas: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible or...
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. ...
Internships to Georgia post-secondary students or graduates with an interest in local agriculture. The internship program is intended to enable participants to gain experience and mentoring in the field. A wide range of agriculture-related positions are available inclu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit livestock and specialty crop producers for projects and activities that help prepare the operation for extreme weather. Funding is intended for the purchase and installation of supplies or equipment that wil...
Awards to British Columbia businesses, school and community groups, and individuals to acknowledge exceptional environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Awards are presented to nominees whose work has focused on environmental education, energy conservati...
Grants to USA and territories eligible institutions of higher education for disaster preparedness programs. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs to prepare for, respond...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...
Grants to Connecticut private and public organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote environmental justice across the state. Funding is intended for programs and activities that respond to nonpoint source water pollution. Proposals that provide st...
Grants to Connecticut local government agencies and conservation groups to address nonpoint source water pollution. Funding is intended for implementation plans, activities, programs, and statewide management efforts. Of particular interest are projects that address nu...
Grants to Maryland businesses, nonprofit organizations, farms, private schools, and private institutions of higher education to reduce utility costs and improve the energy efficiency of existing or planned facilities in the agriculture, business, or manufacturing secto...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind equipment donations to USA veteran-owned agricultural businesses. The purpose of this program is to assist veterans with the purchase of livestock, vehicles, equipment, and other supplies required to support the veteran's entry into t...
Grants to South Carolina agricultural producers and community-based organizations for projects to improve the commercial competitiveness of specific local crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Eligible crops includ...
Grants to New York farmers and agricultural marketing co-ops for infrastructure and technology to improve product transport and storage. Funding is intended to improve dairy supply chain efficiency and avoid raw milk dumping related to emergencies. Grants can be used t...
Grants of $500 to Oklahoma PreK-12 educators for programs that integrate agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Applicants must participate in professional development training before submitting a proposal. Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will rece...
Grants of up to $250 and up to $500 to Arkansas schools, FFA chapters, and 4-H clubs for educational garden projects that showcase agriculture as an integral part of life. Gardens must be located on or next to a school site. Gardens may demonstrate the connection betwe...
Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.
Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible regions to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activities ...
Grants to USA nonprofit camps in multiple states for educational activities related to agricultural cooperatives. Funding is intended to support projects that improve understanding of related business models through professional development, practical experience, and e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include food ac...
Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, food pantries, farmers markets, and schools to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that local households, especially those with limited resources, have access to fresh ...
Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the first y...
Grants of up to $250 and grants of up to $500 to Arkansas schools and clubs to promote the development of agricultural gardens. Funding is intended for new and ongoing projects that demonstrate the importance of agriculture in the day-to-day environment. The grant prog...
Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, community groups, and individuals for community gardening and beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support publicly accessible, community-oriented proj...
Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop agriculture solutions that use technologies from the aviation industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the e...
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 to Minnesota county fairs for projects that promote agriculture and heritage within the state. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, and events that preserve and advance agriculture and agricultural products, as well as the state's arts, history, ag...
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 economic development, agriculture, and workforce readiness. Priority is given to projec...
Grants to USA IHEs, private corporations and organizations, federal agencies, research institutions and organizations, and individuals for research projects related to improving farm management. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding so...
Grants to USA dairy farmers, producers, technical service providers, and milk buyers in Northeastern states for projects to benefit the dairy industry. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations prior to the deadline. Grants are available to applicants i...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota new agricultural cooperatives to support the production and processing of agricultural commodities. Funding is intended to assist farmers in marketing eligible products, services, and commodities produced within the state of Minneso...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers' market associations to promote food assistance programs. Funding is intended to address food insecurity. Grants must be used to take part in a nutrition assistance program that provides food directly to participants at the ...
Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and support to graduate students looking to pursue a career in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences. Eligible applicants have defined rese...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and schools to enhance the quality of life through new projects and activities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for creating opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, establishing new groups fo...
Cooperative agreements to Florida, Hawaii, and USA territories fishery management councils to improve management of coral reef fisheries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible entities are located in the states ...
Grants of $350 to Illinois community gardens to support gardening projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable urban community gardens to purchase plantings, seeds, supplies, tools, soil, and materials from businesses that are funding source members. T...
Grants of $500 to Illinois youth clubs and chapters of agricultural organizations for activities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Proposed projects will be evaluated for the tangibl...
Grants to Rhode Island individuals for environmental activities and botanical research. Funding may be used for courses, workshops, and project materials that will support a project related to local plants. Applicants must be educators, members of a Rhode Island botani...
Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, producer associations, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to develop agricultural markets within the state. Funding is intended to enhance the competitiveness of specific ...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind donations to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood groups, and faith-based entities for community gardening projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand existing gardens or create ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...
Award of $5,000 to a Vermont farmer to recognize creativity and entrepreneurial skill. The award is intended to honor an individual who works on a commercial farm and exemplifies the characteristics embodied by the award's namesake. Prize money may be used for complete...
Grants to Utah agricultural producers for programs that help to reduce agricultural water usage. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for agricultural projects that decrease water consumption and increase production. The grant prog...
Grants to New York farms, food and beverage businesses, retailers, distributors, agricultural co-operatives and nonprofit organizations to administer a program supporting agricultural entities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to encourage the implementation of n...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address food waste and assist food providers. Applicants must schedule a conference with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for equipment purchases that will help reduce the amount of fr...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA BIPOC farmers to support their success. Funding is intended for equipment, consulting, education, software, or any other items that will help support a transition to organic farming. Projects that will have the highest positive impact on t...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, food councils, producer associations, and government agencies to preserve and support agriculture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming, research studies, and capital projects that fa...