Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and agencies for initiatives to enhance the lives of rural residents. Funding is intended to support education, land conservation, local food initiatives, social services, the environment, cultural resourc...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects to serve children up to the age of eighteen years old in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects to benefit children an...
Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservation, ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farming an...
Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories including arts, agriculture, sp...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...
Grants to USA dairy businesses in eligible states for business development. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants are available to dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,...
Grants to Manitoba charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of community service, health, education, culture and heritage, youth and seniors, recreation, agriculture, environment...
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 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 ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs in the areas of historical research, health, food, agriculture, housing and shelter, and education. Requests may be for program or general operating support, or for specif...
Grants to Kansas organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs related to museums and historic preservation; agriculture and conservation programs; and rural and community development ...
Grants to California organizations for environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive access to the grant application. The purpose of the grant is to protect the natural resources and land locat...
Grants of up to $500 to Alabama teachers and other qualifying educators to support agricultural education for K-12 students. Funding is available for classroom-level projects that effectively integrate agricultural concepts into the curriculum. Funds may be used for eq...
In-kind grants to Utah K-12 schools to help students learn about and plant trees on school property. Funding is intended to engage students in the stewardship of their environment through tree-planting projects. In addition to providing tree donations, program staff wi...
Grant of $10,000 to an Oklahoma school or organization to educate students about horticulture. Funding is intended to engage students in hands-on planting experiences that will encourage them to pursue planting activities at home and in their communities. The grant wil...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to address community needs and interests in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, environment, conservation, youth, and agriculture programs. Grantees may also use funds for operating support and o...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strengthen th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interes...
Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for PreK-12 and adult agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage target audiences and increase interest in the food and fiber system. Priority will be given to applicants wit...
Award of $500 to a Kentucky PreK-12 teacher to recognize excellence in presenting agricultural concepts through the core curriculum. In addition to the monetary award, the winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to represent the state in the national competition for ...
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 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying for the grant. Funding is intended for program and project support, research, matching programs, and capital impro...
Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college-level teachers in public and private schools and institutions of higher education for programs that further students' understanding of the local agricultural sector. Funding is intended to help teachers provi...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma youth groups, 4-H chapters, and FFA clubs for projects that address food insecurity and hunger in local communities. Funding is intended for service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable food production....
Grants to Kansas government agencies for projects to foster economic development in eligible communities. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, construction, land acquisition, renovation, capital items, inventory, and infrastructure improvements. ...
Grants to Ohio organizations in eligible communities for gardening-related projects. Funding is intended to support the enhancement of publicly owned property, to support education in horticultural and related fields, and to spread the love and knowledge of gardening. ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, health, education, the environment, energy, youth, tourism, and ...
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 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 USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...
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 counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activities...
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 of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is provided for programs in a wide range of interests, including education, health, arts, assistance to needy children and adults, and...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the areas of public health, housing, social services, agriculture, medical care, conservati...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to meet the basic human needs of underserved residents. Grants are intended for general operating support or program and project expenses. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of ed...
Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, educational institutions, and First Nations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to, poverty r...
Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit conservancy associations and corporations to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmland...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers who are members of cooperatives for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended to foster public trust in the dairy industry, promote its image, increase awareness of the health and n...
Grants and in-kind support to Florida public and private schools in eligible locations to create school vegetable gardens and improve childhood nutrition. Funding is intended to teach basic garden skills and to introduce students to the pleasures of clean, good food. I...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska teachers and administrators in eligible areas to help educate students about natural resources and environmental stewardship. Funding is available for the development of outdoor classrooms as well as other small-scale activities suppo...
Grants of up to $1,250 to Kentucky agricultural producers and farms to offset the cost of third-party audits that evaluate and ensure good agricultural practices. Funding is intended for evaluation programs that confirm that the audited farm is handling, producing, pac...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to serve local communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include arts education, community and economic development, arts and cult...
In-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts K-12 public schools and nonprofit organizations to establish environmental and educational orchards. The program involves the planting of trees onsite at the participating school or organization. A staff...
Grants of up to $500 to Tennessee schools and youth development organizations for educational garden projects. Funding may be requested for new or existing gardens. Projects should educate youth about the importance of agriculture and the conservation of natural resour...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the followin...
Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for high-impact programs and initiatives to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include arts, education, humanities, agriculture, and human services. The Foundation places an emphasis on grants to applicants opera...