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Federal Agriculture Grants

Explore 237 grant opportunities

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
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
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
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
Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
$200,000
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 accredited colleges and universities in U.S. insular areas to improve their distance education capabilities 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
Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that improve bison production and marketing, particularly benefiting small farms, tribal groups, and underserved communities across the United States.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
Value-Added Producer Grant
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural BU.S.iness-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to agricultural producers and cooperatives for developing and marketing value-added products, helping to increase income and expand market opportunities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that increase participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM education and careers, particularly in agriculture.

Agriculture
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance
$999,999
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects in Mississippi, focusing on outreach, education, and technical assistance to help socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
State governments
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that encourage low-income individuals to buy more fruits and vegetables by providing financial incentives through authorized retailers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities for research projects that address significant agricultural and environmental challenges facing tribal communities.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
Risk Management Education Partnership Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Risk Management Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver risk management education and training to U.S. agricultural producers, particularly those from underserved communities, helping them navigate various risks in farming.

Agriculture
State governments
NRCS NJ Community Gardens/Farm Agreement FY2025
$20,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in New Jersey to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship through community gardens and conservation education in urban and underserved areas.

Agriculture
State governments
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program 2024
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research, education, and extension projects that aim to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing critical issues like climate change and food security, with a focus on supporting underserved communities and innovative practices.

Agriculture
State governments
Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program
$450,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to agricultural organizations and institutions to improve farm management education and expand a national financial management database for farmers across the United States.

Agriculture
State governments
Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program
$325,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for colleges and universities to develop innovative pest management strategies that enhance food security and address environmental and health risks associated with pest control.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Short-Term Agricultural Ukrainian Fellowship Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to offer short-term training in agricultural practices and biotechnology to Ukrainian professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge for improved agricultural development in Ukraine.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations to help low to moderate-income individuals in rural areas access affordable water well and wastewater systems where public services are unavailable.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Empowering Guineas Economic Resilience through Private Sector Partnerships
$17,500,000
Agency for International Development (Guinea U.S.AID-Conakry)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This initiative provides funding to private sector entities, non-profits, and organizations that can partner with businesses to boost economic resilience and create sustainable job opportunities in Guinea's Kankan and N’Zerekore regions.

Agriculture
Unrestricted