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 $75,000 to Pennsylvania grassroots nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to increase food equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of services including free food distribution, community gardens, farmers markets, ...
Grants to Minnesota elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and organizations to support agricultural education. Funding is intended to promote collaborative activities and projects with a focus on agriculture, food, and natural resource edu...
Grants to Idaho farmers and ranchers for projects to improve the quality of water resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects that enhance water quality and reduce pollution through improved management and preservation practices. The purpose of the...
Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expansion...
Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be new or ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont farms, organizations, and businesses for activities to improve water and soil quality. Funding is intended to support the adoption of soil-based practices that not only improve the soil, but also reduce erosion and agricultural waste....
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 and loans to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, corporations, and tribes for affordable housing projects to benefit agricultural workers. Funding may be used for the construction and rehabilitation of single-family and multi-fa...
Grants and loans to Colorado agricultural organizations for disaster relief purposes in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support emergency responses to drought through supplemental groundwater pumping, conservation, and ditch and reservoir. Eligible projects must...
In-kind support to Utah individuals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, academic institutes, and Native American tribes to improve habitats. Applicants will receive seed and plant contributions to create a suitable habitat for pollinators. Habit...
Grants to Minnesota schools and organizations to promote agricultural and environmental education and workforce development. Funding is intended to support educational programming related to agriculture, food, and natural resources in elementary schools and high school...
Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and government agencies to initiate career development instruction and training for employees. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that aid employees in meeting indu...
Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and government agencies for training programs in the legal cannabis industry. Funding is intended for programs that utilize a dual approach of formal instruction with on-the-job training programs. The purpose of the p...
Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...
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...
Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, emplo...
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 of up to $75,000 to USA dairy processors, farmers, producer associations, and dairy councils in multiple states to advance dairy product safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to two business days to complete. Grants are available...
Grants to Alberta rural nonprofit organizations, recreation societies, and agricultural societies in eligible regions to improve public facilities. Funding is intended for facility maintenance, upkeep, and repair projects. Funding must be used for community, cultural, ...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for efforts to reduce hunger in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that provide direct hunger relief and address food insecurity. The Foundation assists organizations engaged in anti-hunger advo...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve 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, profit...
Grants to Iowa businesses for innovative food security and agricultural programs in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will advance economic development in the state. Programs and projects must exist in and benefit a community in Iowa with a populati...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for agriculture-based programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for agriculture scholarships and activities, and to promote potential agricultural business development. Eligible pr...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan agricultural entities for innovative projects to increase the energy efficiency of farms. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that support innovativ...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve public spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance existing resources, including libraries, parks, playgrounds, urban farms, recreation centers, and community centers. Priority is given to spaces ...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, groups, and individuals for projects that promote social justice, environmental stewardship, and community building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizational needs s...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state government agencies to improve local water quality in eligible regions. All applicants must demonstrate how they will lowe...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit communities throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application form prior to submitting a full application. Areas of focus include movement and nourishment. Consideration is give...
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...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state governments to purchase unprocessed foods from underserved producers and distribute them to schools and child care centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...
Grants to USA researchers at academic institutions for research projects related to swine health. Collaborative projects are highly encouraged. Funding is intended for research projects that will minimize the threat of disease in the herd, analyze data, and coordinate ...
Grants to Colorado property owners in eligible regions to install headgates and measuring devices. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for property improvements that will protect the water r...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs to benefit local residents. Focus areas include healthcare, community service, youth groups, schools, and agricultural research and education. Funding is primarily intended for organizations in t...
Award of $1,000 to a Nevada teacher to acknowledge dedication to integrating farming and agricultural studies into the lesson plans. Eligible nominees for the award include elementary, junior high, or high school teachers who have incorporated agricultural concepts int...
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 up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist families, seniors, youth, and other community member...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...
Opportunity for Alabama start-up companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. The...
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...
Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...
Grant to a Michigan nonprofit organization for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health & wellness, arts & culture, children, families & seniors, recreation, and env...
Grants of $50,000 to California public charities to support farm workers in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available to both employed and unemployed farm workers. Eligible uses of funding include...
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...
Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environment,...
Grants of up to $400 and in-kind support to Minnesota residents for outdoor projects to benefit pollinator species. Funding is intended to support the planting of native plants, trees, shrubs, and low-growing flowers. Coaching and workshops are conducted to ensure proj...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...
Grants and in-kind support to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended for collaborative projects in the focus areas of...
Grants to Minnesota farmers to help offset the cost of farm safety equipment. Funding is intended to increase the safety of silos and grain bins by installing guardrails, fall protection systems, and bin gauge level monitors and by assisting with the cost of PPEs inclu...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for energy efficiency projects. Funding may be used for planning as well as implementation projects. The purpose of funding is to advance social, economic, and climate equity for underserved communities. F...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salarie...