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FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant Program
$2,400
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers for purchasing and installing safety equipment in their grain storage facilities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate
$500
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and schools for retrofitting or installing certified tractor rollover protection systems to enhance safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
LFSCC Community Supported Agriculture Grant
$200,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to Vermont early childhood education providers and nonprofits to purchase shares from local farms, enhancing access to fresh, locally grown foods for young children.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Horticulture Fund Grant
$20,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research and training initiatives aimed at protecting Michigan's horticultural industry from plant pests and diseases, targeting faculty and staff from local universities and colleges.

Natural Resources
Private institutions of higher education
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling Food Safety Grant
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based produce farms and meat processing operations to improve their infrastructure and equipment for better food safety compliance.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Building Our American Communities Grant Program
$500
Missouri Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides $500 grants to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for youth-led projects that enhance rural community development and agricultural initiatives.

Community Development
Individuals
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 11, 2025

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program
$200,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
John May Farm Safety Fund
$5,000
New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This fund provides matching financial support to small and mid-sized New York farms for safety improvements and repairs, helping them create a safer working environment.

Agriculture
Individuals
WNC AgOptions Grant
$10,000
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers in Western North Carolina for projects that enhance the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

Agriculture
Individuals
The Rural Development Fund Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Community Development
Individuals
Plant Biotic Interactions
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2020

This funding opportunity supports U.S. researchers and institutions investigating the interactions between plants and various organisms, aiming to enhance agricultural practices through a better understanding of these biotic relationships.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Beef Producer Grants
$40,000
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to established beef producers in Missouri for projects that enhance production capacity and operational efficiency through infrastructure and technology upgrades.

Agriculture
Individuals