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Grants of $20,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia farmers in eligible regions to enhance their business operations. This program is intended for beginning, young, or small farming businesses. Eligible uses of funding include, but a...

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the fi...

Grants to British Columbia agricultural businesses for activities that improve farm operations. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, thermal energy efficiency improvements, alternative energy te...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribes to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for PreK-12 and adult agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage target audiences and increase interest in the food and fiber system. Priority will be given to applicant...

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota qualifying farmers to offset the costs of purchasing farmland. Funding is intended to assist farmers in buying their first farm. Grant funds may be used for purchases of real estate used for agricultural purposes such as commer...

Grants to Minnesota farming and livestock businesses and organizations for farm equipment purchases. The purpose of the grant program is to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Funding will cover agricultural equipment expenses and related infrastructu...

Grants to Pennsylvania farm owners to encourage the adoption of sustainable farming practices in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to help farmers increase their profitability by ensuring soil and water quality for future generations, enhancing the value...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Kansas and Missouri farmers, ranchers, food businesses, processors, and tribal food-related entities in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Funding is intended to assist small local farm and food entities enhance their ca...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania farms to promote long-term viability and success. Funding is intended to support professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the vitality of farms through sound business planni...

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, band-owned businesses, and Indigenous economic development corporations for environmental activities to preserve soil health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, a...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for activities to preserve grazing land adjacent to rivers, streams, or other waterways. Applicants are required to register in t...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofits, agricultural producers, government agencies, and tribes for projects that promote regenerative agriculture in tribal and rural communities. Funding is intended for activities that enhance healthy food access, incre...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Alberta producers to improve water management. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the growth of primary producers, including bee, crop, and livestock operations, and to enhan...

Grants to British Columbia registered agricultural businesses, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses for water management planning activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is a...

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and youth funds. Applicants may take an eligibility asse...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives to promote the farming, forestry, and commercial fishing industries. Funding is intended ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest produ...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that se...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for agricultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit local food systems and agricultural lands....

Grants to Oklahoma individuals to develop and expand agricultural businesses. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey farm owners, operators, and lessees to install fencing around their land. Funding is intended for specific types of fencing that will keep out unwanted wildlife that could harm the agricultural operation. Applicants may apply ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York farmers for activities to improve worker safety. Funding is available to small and mid-sized non-dairy and dairy farms for work that has not yet been finished. Previous safety measures that have been funded include slip-resistant...

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Priority funding will be given to BIPOC, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in ...

Award of $1,000 to a Kentucky woman for exceptional contributions to agriculture. The award is intended to honor, recognize, and encourage the achievements of women farmers. The recipient will represent the highest level of professional excellence in agriculture a...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

Grants to North Dakota farmers and farm operations for economic investment activities that expand their range of crops and livestock products. Priority funding is intended to assist family farm operations seeking to diversify the production of non-traditional crop...

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be ne...

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

Grants to Ohio young farmers and entrepreneurs to address challenges to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to encourage young agricultural professionals to find creative and transformative ways to respond to challenges facing the agricultural sector. T...

Grants to Washington commercial farms to address climate issues. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for equipment that helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health, and increase agricultural res...

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education,...

Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. App...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota dairy farmers and businesses for operations planning activities. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of businesses involved in milk production or dairy product handling. Eligible grant expenses include fees associated...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Financial assistance of up to $25,000 to New York farmers to mitigate the impact of federal tariffs. Funding is intended to support a range of farms, including livestock and livestock products, aquaculture farms, speciality crops, and cow dairy farms. The goal of ...

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

Grants to Tennessee forest and farm landowners to recover from losses incurred by Hurricane Helene in eligible counties. Funding is intended to cover part of verified losses due to timber and agricultural damages. Eligible farm-related losses may include future ec...

Grants of up to $250 to Florida PreK-12 teachers for activities that integrate agriculture into the school curriculum. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that improve the understanding of agriculture for students and teachers across the state...

Award to a Texas PreK-12 teacher to recognize exceptional efforts to enhance the agricultural literacy of students. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to educate children on the importance of agriculture. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs a...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education, ...

Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have no...

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual cro...

Grants to Massachusetts farmers to enable continued use of their land for agricultural purposes. Funding is intended to protect productive agricultural farmland from developers and rejuvenate the state's agricultural industry. The program allows farmers to retain ...

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuit...

Grants and in-kind support to USA farmers in multiple states for activities to promote sustainable agriculture. The program will provide financial support, technical assistance, and marketing support to help farmers implement tillage reduction, planting cover stop...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide workforce development opportunities for military veterans in rural areas. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is...

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA dairy businesses in eligible states for business development. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants are available to dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia...

Grants of up to $5,000, $15,000, and $25,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of agriculture education, hunger relief, rural disaster reli...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to preserve urban gardens in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, inclu...

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia students at academic institutions for workforce readiness programs related to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support programs that help students at accredited postsecondary institutions acquire the nec...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve behavioral health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority is for proposals in the focus areas of innovation, collaboration, ...

Grants to Vermont K-5 teachers for programs that increase students’ appreciation and knowledge of dairy farming, dairy products, and healthy eating. Funding is intended for educator visits to the classroom and a dairy farm field trip. Students will experience a ...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Kansas individual to cover expenses related to attendance at educational farming programs. Funding is intended to support participation in activities that support environment-friendly farming practices. The attendee must be a member of t...

Grants to Ontario landowners (and for qualifying projects, nonprofit organizations) to protect and enhance ground and surface water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and obtain necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal ...

Grants to New York counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the state's agricultural industry. Nonprofit applicants must be pre-qualified in the online registration system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, and in-kind support to Vermont farms and farmers for agricultural projects. Funding is intended to provide pasture management technical assistance and economic support to farmers to improve water quality and on-far...

Loans to Florida agriculture and aquaculture producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help applicants who have experienced damage or destruction from a declared natural disaster. Loans may be used to restore, repair, or replace essential physi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and farmers to improve nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance agricultural education and increase procurement at the local education level....

Loan guarantees to USA banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and farm credit banks for loans offered to rural businesses. Funding is intended to provide potential lenders with the financial strength to offer loans that assist rural businesses throug...

Discounts to Massachusetts qualifying farmers and agricultural businesses for assistance with utility expenses. This opportunity provides eligible individual and corporate farmers with a 10% discount on their natural gas and electricity bills. Eligible applicants ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, school systems, and animal rescue programs for farm animal protection initiatives. Funding is intended for activities and programs related to rescuing farm animals from food supply systems. Eligible uses o...

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to implement a program that reduces violence in young adults in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible activities include community engag...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for redirecting surplus seafood and produce to benefit the needy. Funding is intended for fostering connections with fisheries and farmers to recover extra farm produce and seafood and redirecting them to organizations ...

Opportunity for Ohio agricultural leaders to participate in a professional development cohort. The purpose of the program is to positively impact the farming industry and develop industry leadership. Cohort participants will benefit from industry tours, expert spe...

Opportunity for Texas teachers to engage students in educational programs related to agriculture. The program provides a chance to connect K-12 students with a farmer or rancher to enhance their understanding and deepen their knowledge of agricultural concepts. Th...

Grants of $200 to Texas homeschool teachers for programs that help students understand agricultural concepts. Eligible proposals are science-based projects that help students gain an appreciation for and greater understanding of agriculture and caring for plants. ...

Grants to Florida agricultural producers to mitigate damage and losses related to recent hurricanes. Funding is intended to assist in the following areas: infrastructure repairs and restoration, timber loss, citrus recovery, and market loss. Eligible producers are...

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

Grants to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and food producers to promote healthy food initiatives. Funding is intended to strengthen regional food systems to increase access to locally grown foods and encourage healthy eating. . Funding also supports partnerships betwe...

Grants to Nova Scotia qualifying livestock and berry producers for disaster relief. Some applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover costs related to recovery from unusually harsh weather. The goal of the fun...

Grants to Minnesota organizations to promote and advance agriculture across the state. Funding is intended for activities and programs that support agriculture through research and promotion, education, and leadership outreach. The mission of the funder is to spre...

Grants of $500 to South Carolina public and private school teachers for educational projects that promote appreciation for the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support both virtual and hands-on projects. The goal of the program is to help the next gen...

Grants to California ranchers, farmers, and Tribes for initiatives to improve dairy farms. Funding is intended to address the farm's management of manure. The goal of the program is to manage levels of salt and nitrogen, reduce overall emissions of methane, and ad...

Grants to Washington local government agencies and conservation organizations for land preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of rights and interests in real property in order to preserve farm and agricultural land, op...

Grants of $500 to Texas teachers to promote agricultural programming in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the agricultural curriculum available to children and help them understand the source of their food and nutrients. Projects must di...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local and regional governments, and tribes for agricultural heritage activities in eligible counties. Interested applicants for larger projects must contact staff prior to applying...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York qualifying agricultural producers, retailers, associations, and producer cooperatives for agricultural promotion and marketing projects. Applicants are advised that required prequalification in the online system may take several...

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, institutions of higher education, and groups to encourage agricultural tourism in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to promote economic activity through agricultural tourism. Applicants are encouraged to c...

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire,...

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin educators and groups for educational activities related to agriculture. Funding is intended for programs, events, and projects to benefit PreK-12 students. Proposals should be designed to broaden students' knowledge of the contri...

Grants of up to $1,250 to Kentucky agricultural producers and farms to offset the cost of audits that assess and ensure good agricultural practices. Funding is intended for evaluation programs that confirm that the audited farm is handling, producing, packaging, a...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended for dairy products to be used at events, as well as other items essential for running the event. The goal of the funding program i...

Grants of up to $500 to Tennessee schools and youth development organizations for educational garden projects. Funding may be requested for new or existing gardens. Projects should educate youth about the importance of agriculture and the conservation of natural r...

Grants to Arkansas farmers markets for promotion expenses including, but not limited to, signs, local advertising, and social media. Advertising can be in print, radio, or TV format. Funding is intended to increase local awareness about the farmers markets to draw...

Grants of up to $400 to Kansas K-6 certified educators who demonstrate excellence in integrating agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Funding may be used to purchase supplies in support of agricultural projects and lessons, such as garden equipment...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for anima...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to promote justice, equity, and sustainability in local communities. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include food access and environmental justice ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to support projects that include facility construction, capital improvements, infrastructure enh...

Grants to New York Soil and Water Conservation Districts to improve water quality preservation, and protect public drinking water sources. Funding is intended for the purchase of long-term conservation easements and wetlands buffer systems on agricultural land adj...

Grants to Alberta food producers and agriculture-based for-profits for business development efforts. Funding is intended to promote economic development through investments in projects, company growth, market expansion, and the creation of jobs in Alberta. This pr...