California Agriculture Grants

This program provides financial support to California K–12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural education into their classrooms, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture's role in society and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in California to develop and implement safer, sustainable pest management practices that protect public health and the environment while promoting economic vitality.

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses in Santa Barbara County for replacing old diesel engines with cleaner electric alternatives to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

This program provides financial assistance to organic farmers and processors in California affected by extreme weather and climate-related disasters.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crops, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and families, promote cultural activities, and enhance community services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations within 25 miles of Blue Diamond Growers' California facilities that focus on STEM education, agriculture workforce development, or nutrition and food assistance for underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to California-based researchers, universities, government agencies, and nonprofits to develop innovative pest management strategies for addressing invasive agricultural pests.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in the U.S., particularly in California, to acquire capital assets for projects focused on animal protection, wildlife conservation, agriculture, environmental preservation, and the arts.

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in developing and demonstrating innovative farming practices that reduce chemical pesticide use while promoting sustainable pest management.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments in California to implement projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in local watersheds.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

This award recognizes and rewards California farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners for their exceptional land stewardship and conservation efforts that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitats.

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.

This program provides funding to support the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitats across California, benefiting wildlife areas and nesting bird habitats on both public and private lands.

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable land management.

This program provides funding to farmers and ranchers in Marin County for projects that improve agricultural sustainability, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience against climate change and market fluctuations.