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Private Agriculture Grants

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Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community development, education, basic needs, and environmental stewardship in the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm Area.

Energy
Nonprofits
UDIM Food Pantry Grant Program 2025
$7,000
United Dairy IndU.S.try of Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides food pantries in Michigan with commercial-grade refrigeration units, technical assistance, and funds to purchase nutritious dairy products, helping them better serve individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Native Food Sovereignty Grant
$40,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 14, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tribal and Native-controlled initiatives that promote self-determination in food systems, focusing on community empowerment, cultural heritage, and intergenerational knowledge.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Farm Viability & Sustainability Grant Program
$75,000
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized farms in Ulster County, New York, to enhance their economic viability, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emergency Resilience Grant
$10,250
American Farmland Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized U.S. farms and ranches facing economic challenges due to natural disasters or market disruptions, helping them enhance resilience and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Women In Ag Award
Contact for amount
German Agricultural Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This award recognizes and honors women worldwide who are making significant contributions to agriculture, agribusiness, education, technology, and research, providing them with a platform to share their achievements and inspire others.

Agriculture
Individuals
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Native American Agriculture Fund
$250,000
Native American Agriculture Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, Tribal governments, and Native Community Development Financial Institutions dedicated to improving the success of Native farmers and ranchers across the U.S. and its territories.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Community Development
Individuals
AgForward Grant Program
$15,000
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in a 12-county area to support innovative agricultural education projects that engage students and promote careers in production agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program
$125,000
Vital Farms
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in specific Missouri counties for projects that promote animal welfare, improve food access and transparency, enhance youth education, and advance agricultural initiatives.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Livestock Foundation’s Community Grant Program
$10,000
Livestock Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides financial support for specific projects that enhance the community and its resources in Delaware County, New York, targeting registered nonprofits and public organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coal Study in Wyoming
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on Wyoming's coal resources, focusing on supply, demand, regulatory conditions, and infrastructure needs to support a sustainable coal market.

Natural Resources
County governments
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$150,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business Builder Subawards for Farm and Food Businesses
$100,000
Northeast Regional Food Business Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Community Development
State governments
2025 Request For Proposals
$250,000
The Good Food Institute
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that enhance the development of alternative proteins, targeting improvements in plant-based and cultivated meat technologies.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
2025-2028 FFAR Fellows Program
$97,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits