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Agriculture Grants

Explore 1,140 grant opportunities for agriculture initiatives

Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants
$7,500
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding supports local governments in Michigan to purchase development rights from landowners, ensuring that valuable farmland is preserved for agricultural use.

Agriculture
County governments
County Fairs Capital Improvement Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to county fair associations in Michigan for building and capital improvements at fairgrounds, requiring a matching contribution from recipients.

Agriculture
County governments
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and food businesses in Illinois to improve processing, storage, and distribution capabilities, enhancing local food availability and supporting underserved communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
Maryland Queen Anneโ€™s County Economic & Tourism Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support local agricultural businesses and initiatives in Queen Anneโ€™s County, Maryland, helping them improve operations, marketing, and sustainability efforts.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
FY 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$820,000
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Nebraska, benefiting farmers, producers, and agricultural organizations in the state.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agricultural Water Conservation Grants
$1,500,000
Texas Water Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agricultural projects in Texas that aim to improve water conservation practices, enhance irrigation efficiency, and promote innovative technologies for sustainable farming.

Environment
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

Energy
Nonprofits
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
The FruitGuys Community Fund Grant
$5,000
The FruitGuys Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to historically Black colleges and universities to strengthen their teaching, research, and outreach efforts in food and agricultural sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification
$138,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that promote farm safety for youth in agricultural settings, targeting Land-Grant Institutions and their partners.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2025 McGovern-Dole International Food For Education and Child Nutrition Program
$29,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve food security, nutrition, and education for children, particularly girls, in select developing countries through school feeding programs and related initiatives.

Agriculture
State governments
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve education in food, agriculture, and related sciences, with a focus on enhancing curricula, attracting diverse students, and fostering collaboration among institutions.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible educational institutions in Alaska and Hawaii to enhance education, research, and community development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and promoting sustainable practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Potato Breeding Research
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to research institutions and universities for developing superior potato varieties that improve pest resistance, resource efficiency, and market competitiveness, benefiting the U.S. potato industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to improve educational and community development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with a focus on supporting underrepresented students and enhancing workforce readiness.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve agricultural sustainability and productivity by integrating genetics, environmental data, and advanced analytics, targeting universities, research institutions, and private organizations.

Agriculture
State governments
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
$625,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing and promoting effective alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture and related industries.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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