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Massachusetts Agriculture Grants

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Massachusetts Food Ventures Program 2026
$250,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and individuals to improve access to healthy food and create economic opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
MassCEC Renter and Property Owner Content for Clean Energy Lives Here
$500,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct research and create content that helps renters and property owners in Massachusetts adopt clean energy solutions for residential buildings with one to four units.

Energy
County governments
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial support and technical assistance to beginning farmers in Massachusetts, helping them develop their agricultural businesses through matching grants for capital investments.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Climatetech Growth-Stage Startups in Massachusetts
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports growth-stage clean technology startups in Massachusetts that are ready to deploy innovative climate solutions in partnership with local project hosts.

Energy
Small businesses
Urban Agriculture Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and experienced urban farmers to develop sustainable urban farming projects that improve food access and combat food insecurity in Massachusetts cities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Builder Subawards
$100,000
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
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.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Local Farmer Awards
$2,500
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers in specific Massachusetts counties for purchasing essential equipment to improve their agricultural operations.

Agriculture
County governments
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the production and competitiveness of specialty crops in Massachusetts, targeting socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers, nonprofit organizations, and local government entities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits