Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, farmers, ranchers, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to strengthen fore...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, farmers, and ranchers for small-scale environmental protection activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen forest health, reduce wildfire danger, conser...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...
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. ...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance food production and processing across the state. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that dev...
Opportunity for Minnesota startup companies focused on food sustainability in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to offer applicants fundraising opportunities, workshops, curated resources, and a network of ...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, for-profits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and agricultural producers and processors to address food supply chain issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended exc...
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...
Grants to New Jersey municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in eligible regions for preservation and recreational projects. Funding may be used to acquire land for preservation or recreational purposes or to preserve sites, facilities, structures, or obj...
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 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for garden and horticultural development. Funding is intended to support gardening expenses, such as soil additions or enhancements, planting materials, irrigation systems, bird sanctuaries, and edu...
Awards to Oklahoma PK-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and alternative learning facilities to recognize outstanding school gardening projects. Funding is intended to acknowledge school-based gardens, including indoor herb gardens on a windowsill of a clas...
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 $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...
Grants to Massachusetts agricultural businesses for activities to build resilience to climate change and increase sustainable practices. Funding is intended to enable agricultural operations to make impactful improvements in food safety, environmental sustainability, 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 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 North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation and economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce r...
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...
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 $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 $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 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 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 $15,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen communities, create strong families, address food insecurity, improve health and education, and build resilience. Priority is given...
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 Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, institutions of higher education, fire departments, and more for projects that enhance the quality of life in rural areas of eligible counties. Applicants must meet with program staff b...
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 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 California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have not yet...
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 to International legal entities in eligible locations for environmental research related to agricultural and water systems. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to build research and innovation capacities that will...