Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of the fol...
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 $30,000 to USA researchers in collaboration with government agencies, tribes, and for-profit, non-profit, and faith-based organizations in multiple states to address occupational hazards in farming. Particular consideration is given to pilot projects ad...
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...
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 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 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 Michigan government agencies to improve local roadways and promote economic development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical highway needs, improve the ability of the state to compete in an in...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, counties, municipalities, and educational institutions for resource conservation projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is to c...
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 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 $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 of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses are ...
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 $5,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to support activities that promote agriculture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that advance the future of ag...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend a bootcamp and several...
Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, institutions of higher education, and groups to encourage agricultural tourism in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to promote economic activity through agricultural tourism. Applicants are encouraged to collab...
Grants to North Dakota businesses, IHEs, individuals, and groups to develop new marketing strategies for agricultural products and by-products. Funding is intended to support market analyses to develop data-driven marketing plans that will have a positive impact on the...
Grants to North Dakota farmers and farm operations for economic investment activities that expand their range of crops and livestock products. Priority funding is intended to assist family farm operations seeking to diversify the production of non-traditional crops, li...
Grants to North Dakota companies, higher education agencies, groups, and individuals to develop technology that will improve agricultural production within the state. Funding is intended to support technological developments that add value to the state’s agriculture ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota businesses for services to enhance markets for agricultural products. Funding is intended to expand and maintain the state's existing value-added businesses. Eligible activities include those that assess, develop, and implement i...
Grants to Oklahoma individuals to develop and expand agricultural businesses. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities relat...
Grants to Colorado government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop, conserve, protect, and manage water resources throughout the state. Applicants must register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for ...
Grants to California low-income communities, public housing developments, mobile home parks, and farmworker housing facilities to install free broadband networks. Funding is intended for infrastructure and extension projects. Eligible uses of funds include installation...
Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and resu...
Grants to Oklahoma entities for research relating to the agriculture industry. Funding is intended for studies relating to topics such as product development, test marketing expenses, and feasibility studies. Proposals must illustrate how the research will result in a ...
Grants to Oklahoma veterans or young farmers to expand a farming operation. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Proposals should demonstrate financial need and include...
Grants to Oklahoma entities or individuals to encourage diversification in agricultural products. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Funding is intended for undertaki...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for technical assistance in preparing and submitting conservation acquisition applications. Grant funds may also be used to supplement th...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that develop food systems and agriculture, conserve natural resources, and preserve historic arts, culture, and heritage. Priority is given to organizations whose work benefits the...
Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation agencies and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve state resources. Funding is intended to acquire properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources that ...
Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects related to agricultural advancement. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, ...
Grants of up to $45,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, regional councils, libraries, career technology centers, and community colleges to benefit rural communities in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal...
Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities within the...
Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuition r...
Grants of $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, educational institutions, and local governments to promote the purchase of locally-grown produce. Applicants are required to register and pre-qualify prior to submitting a grant application. The purp...
Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit agriculture operations, ranches, and farms for disaster relief assistance in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for by insurance or other governmental sources. Eligible ap...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpected na...
Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for programs and projects that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to activities in the focus a...
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 $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest product in...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...
Grant to a California youth-based nonprofit organization in eligible regions to support STEAM programs for youth. Eligible organizations promote careers in science (including agriculture), technology, engineering, arts, and math. The grant is given to a program that is...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to animal rescue organizations, land conservation groups, organizations that promote agricultural initiatives, and civic organizations. Although the grant is open to out-of-state applicants, Californ...
Grants to USA and territories producers of eligible crops and commodities to offset rising costs. Funding is intended to assist agricultural farmers with rising expenses and declining profits for producing essential agricultural products. Eligible commodities include b...