Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...
Grants of up to $8,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and activit...
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 to Colorado farms and ranches to address water supply issues throughout the state. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to collect data and test concepts to help demonstrate if the project can either re...
Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories school food authorities and food industries in collaboration with eligible partners to improve food offerings for K-12 students. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. El...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operations. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents and environment...
Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operating expenses and capital improvements for agricultural fairs and events. Funding is intended for capital projects that will assist the agricultural community through fairground improvements and in...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for projects and programs that will benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, education and literacy, research, agriculture an...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit conservation organizations and county agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve and protect horticultural, agricultural, and forest lands with the goal of promoting the development, growth, and ...
Grants to California organizations and businesses in eligible regions to replace old, heavy-duty engines with cleaner and newer equipment. Funding priority will be given to projects directly benefiting disadvantaged communities, projects that reduce greenhouse gas emis...
Grants to California Certified Farmers' Markets and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase access to nutritious food. Funding is intended to promote the purchase and accessibility of fresh, locally-grown produce. Priority will be given to proposals that benef...
Grants of up to $70,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for conservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental projects that will benefit the public. Projects or events must ...
Grants to Washington, DC community-based organizations and public charter schools to enhance their ability to manage community wellness programs. Funding is intended to help schools in the area develop and implement programs to integrate health and wellness into school...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for programs that advance the marketability of agricultural products across the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying....
Grants to Oregon government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribes, and landowners for land conservation efforts. Funding is intended to protect agricultural land and prevent it from being used for non-agricultural purposes. Eligible lands for agricultural ea...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve farm facilities, technology, and equipment. Applicants must submit a third-party audit with their application. Funding is intended to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, p...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...
Grants and in-kind assistance to Missouri individuals, tribes, legal entities, and joint operations to improve agricultural methods. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help agricultural producers adopt conservation...
Grants to Nevada conservation districts and weed management areas to control and manage noxious plant species. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help to address and prevent the spread of invasive weeds. The project sites must be in an area with a min...
In-kind grants to Georgia, Washington, New York City, California, Louisiana, and Virginia public schools in eligible areas to set up school gardens that will foster multidisciplinary learning. Teachers at recipient schools will be provided with lesson kits filled with ...
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...
Fellowships to USA faculty and staff at Tribal IHEs and school districts for training programs addressing food production. Applicants should work in research and education relating to agriculture and food production. Applicants must be faculty or staff at 1994 Tribal C...
Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral scholars to participate in a research project at an institute of higher education in Israel. The purpose of this program is to allow scholars to dedicate their time to training and academic research. The post-...
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, up to $15,000, and up to $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; esse...
Award of $500 to a New Mexico grade 6-12 science teacher to recognize inspiring and effective teaching. Eligible nominees are plant science teachers who provide instruction about native plants and plant ecology. The award recipient will also receive a book about native...
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 USA qualified investigators for research designed to protect livestock from disease. The purpose of the program is to improve preparedness, mitigation, prevention, and response capabilities for the H5N1 virus among swine. Proposals should aim to have a signif...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote agriculture and the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives within the focus areas of farming; agriculture; preserving natural resources; and ...
Grants to Georgia farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist farming operations that have been negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene. Priority consideration is given to farms located in counties declared to be in a disast...
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 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 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 Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that seek to...
Grants to Minnesota livestock producers for activities to reduce conflicts between wolves and farm animals. Farmers and other individuals, government agencies, businesses, and agricultural cooperatives may apply. Funds may be used for a variety of projects and expenses...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah farms for projects and activities to improve water quality. Funding is intended to assist small farms and agricultural operations in enhancing the level of their surrounding water quality. Funds may be used for projects that help with fe...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, county and tribal weed districts, extension services, conservation districts, and educational institutions for projects to control the spread of invasive plants. Areas of funding include educational programs, ...
Award to an Oklahoma PreK-12 teacher to recognize the successful integration of agricultural concepts into the curriculum. The awards are intended to honor pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers who emphasize agricultural concepts in non-vocational agriculture cl...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Montana counties, local communities, educators, and researchers to develop and implement weed management programs. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: education, development, research, local cooperative, and statewide proje...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for community development projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must attend an information session and complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible ac...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts agricultural businesses for activities to build resilience to climate change and increase sustainable practices. Funding is intended for projects that improve energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy, and/or protect natural r...
Grants to USA farmers, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and tribal communities in multiple states to increase the resilience and capacity of agriculture in BIPOC communities. Projects must take place in the Northeast region that includes: Connecticut, Delawar...