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State Agriculture Grants

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2026 Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program
$5,000
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to Louisiana agricultural businesses to create paid internship opportunities for local students and beginning farmers, helping to develop the future workforce in agriculture.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and resource conservation districts in California for the cleanup of illegal waste disposal sites on agricultural and ranch properties.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Artist Entrepreneurial Grants
$2,500
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides funding to New Hampshire-based artists and creatives to help them improve their business and artistic skills through professional development, training, and promotional activities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
$3,000,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas food and farm businesses to improve the infrastructure for processing and distributing locally produced food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2024 Local Soil Health Workshop Grant
$10,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to conservation districts in Utah to organize workshops and conferences that educate agricultural producers on soil health practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable food assistance organizations in Virginia to purchase and distribute locally grown agricultural products, helping to combat food insecurity in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
High-Emitting Vehicle Repair Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help small businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits repair high-emitting vehicles in Minnesota, particularly in underserved communities, to improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equine Welfare Assistance Grants
$10,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency care, and shelter initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
MDARD Equine Grant Program
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of equine-related projects in Michigan, including marketing, research, and aftercare programs, aimed at enhancing the state's horse racing industry and overall equine activities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farmland Partnership Program 2026
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to organizations in Massachusetts focused on protecting farmland, improving access to it, and enhancing farm viability, particularly for historically underserved farmers.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Farm Viability Enhancement Program 2026
$200,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support and business planning assistance to commercial farms in Massachusetts to improve their operations and ensure long-term sustainability.

Agriculture
Individuals
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This award recognizes Michigan-based companies in the food, agriculture, and forest products sectors that have successfully expanded their export activities, contributing to job creation and economic growth in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada residents for cultivation to support ecosystem restoration and encourage the production of drought-resistant crops.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Business Builder Award Grants
$600,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to food business entrepreneurs in Utah to help them grow, innovate, and enhance local food systems, particularly in economically distressed areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses