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Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local and state governmental entities, Tribes, and groups of entities to develop technologies and distance learning programs that will improve healthcare in eligible communities. Funding is intended to help rural communities use the unique capabilities o...

Grants to Mississippi school districts and schools for workforce development initiatives. The purpose of this program is to support student achievement in K-12 schools and prepare students for careers in the field of agriculture. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of instructional materials, online subscription servi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont food producers and facilitators to promote access to wholesale markets. Funding is intended to increase the availability of locally sourced foods in state markets and to eliminate obstacles in the food chain. The grant program encourages local food wholesale market development opportunitie...

Grants to Israel and International institutions of higher education and research institutes in eligible regions to conduct collaborative water related research studies. Funding is intended to support projects that propose solutions to issues in Israel, its neighboring areas, or Germany. Eligible project areas include water...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and school districts for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used to support initiatives in the areas of community health, affordable housing projects, environment, education, agriculture, the arts, c...

Grants to Northern Ontario new businesses to support operations in emerging and existing priority sectors of the economy. Funding may be used for project costs related to the startup of a business that will result in new jobs in the region. Eligible costs include but are not limited to: -Leasehold improvements -New or...

Grants to Northern Ontario existing businesses that intend to retain or expand their operations within the region to increase productivity, improve competitiveness, grow revenues, export, and create jobs. Applications are invited from businesses operating in a broad range of sectors. Eligible project costs may include but ...

Grants to Minnesota agencies, nonprofits, IHEs, tribes, and cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that promote the development of small or new businesses and provide adult education opportunities to further employment.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont businesses to support networking and sales activities. Funding is intended to support local farming or forestry businesses. The purpose of funding is to offset the costs associated with trade show exhibitions, which provide opportunities to network with wholesale buyers.

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and enhancement o...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for conservation programs serving eligible regions. Funding is intended to support campaigns and projects in the areas of environmental advocacy, research and education, sustainable agriculture and communities, public and private land conservati...

Grants of to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to positively impact rural communities and the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support a wide range of agriculture-related programs, such as promoting agricultural education, supporting young and beginning produ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for short and long-term projects that have a positive impact on rural areas in the funding source's service area. The four focus areas for this grant program are Ag Education, Young ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs in the areas of historical research, health, food, agriculture, housing and shelter, and education. Requests may be for program or general operating support, or for specific program-enabling capital improvements. On very rare ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Rhode Island associations, organizations, individual farmers, and residents for initiatives that advance the marketability of eligible agricultural products across the State. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to, research, marketing, education, and prod...

Grants to Canada businesses to expand their operations to the Northern Ontario region in order to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects are those that do not unreasonably impact existing Northern Ontario businesses and res...

Grants of up to $31,500 to Northern Ontario nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and private sector companies to provide internship positions to recent graduates. The purpose of this program is to build the region’s economic capacity by retaining graduates and offering them full-time employment and training opportu...

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Jersey county boards of agriculture, researchers, and organizations to support local agriculture. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance the marketability of eligible agricultural products across the State. Funding is also intended for projects that enhance the competitiveness of sp...

Grants to Maine government agencies for preservation efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources. Eligible projects may address: preparedness for storms, flooding, and erosion, water quality improvements, habitat preservation, sustainable development, improving public access, and enhancin...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to meet the basic human needs of underserved residents. Grants are intended for general operating support or program and project expenses. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of education; food, agriculture and nutrition; health; hou...

Grants to Minnesota school districts, educational groups, and organizations in eligible regions strengthen rural communities. In addition, scholarships are available to eligible high school seniors who are entering college. The purpose of funding is to promote education and agriculture, and to enhance the quality of life f...

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, higher-education agencies, and groups to encourage agricultural tourism to rural areas of the state. Preference will be given to first-time applicants and to collaborative projects. Funding is intended to boost economic activity through agricultural tourism.

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, IHEs, and groups for research on the process and use of agricultural products. Funding is intended for research efforts that will lead to economic development and increased job opportunities in the agriculture industry through the improvement of agricultural products and by-pr...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and producer organizations for projects that improve the local food industry. Focus areas include research, market enhancement, and food safety. Eligible projects must enhance the competitiveness of Maryland grown specialty crops. Priority w...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for advocacy and educational programs that develop local agriculture, conserve natural resources, or preserve historical pieces of American culture. Priority is given to programs that are supported by multiple sources and are sustainable over time.

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, IHEs, and groups to develop new marketing strategies for agricultural products and by-products. Funding is intended for market analyses to develop data-driven marketing plans which will have a positive impact on the local economy. Grants may be used to seek new markets and ma...

Grants to North Dakota farmers and farm operations for economic investment activities to expand their range of crop and livestock products. Priority will be given to family farm operations seeking to diversify the production of non-traditional crops, livestock products, and value-added production of agricultural goods. The...

Award of $1,000 to an Arkansas PreK-12 teacher for excellence in agricultural education. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge efforts to incorporate concepts related to agriculture into the standard educational curriculum. Award recipients will receive a monetary prize, an expense-paid trip to the National Ag in th...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma individuals involved in farming, ranching, or agritourism who are interested in diversifying their agritourism venture or family farming operation. Projects must involve non-traditional livestock and crops, agritourism initiatives, and on-farm processing of various agricultural commoditi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Special consideration will be made for minority, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in food-insecure counties. Funding decisions will be ba...

Grants to Missouri organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects that create and develop rural agricultural businesses. Funding is intended to foster economic development in rural communities, and for the development, marketing, and processing of new or expanded uses or technologies for agricultural products.

Grants to Michigan vendors to enhance food production statewide. Funding is intended for projects and programs that establish, develop, attract, and maintain agricultural processing throughout the State. Eligible projects will encourage and improve agricultural production and processing, and will enhance access to healthy ...

Grants to USA and Territories colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants should contact program staff and register with the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is i...

Grants of up to $90,000 to USA educators representing nonprofit groups, conservation agencies, and extension agencies in eligible states for professional education in agriculture. Eligible programs must be located in one of the following states: Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas...

Grants to South Dakota nonprofits, government agencies, universities, producer organizations, and individuals to enhance specific agricultural markets. Funding is intended to be used for marketing, promotion, research, food safety, nutrition, distribution, and best management practices to advance the specialty crop industr...

Grants to Mississippi nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and individuals to improve agricultural markets. Funding is intended to enhance and promote the market competitiveness of specialty crops produced within the state. Specialty crops include dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops (including ...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York county soil and water conservation districts to safeguard natural resources and increase nutrient efficiency and crop yields. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to replace existing irrigation systems with high-efficiency systems. Priori...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York county soil and water conservation districts to implement conservation practices on eligible farms. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist growers in producing products using the highest environmental standards in order to protect...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and government agencies to promote park areas and open spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of environmental stewardship; trails, parks, and public access; environmental education; and urban agr...

Grants to USA colleges and universities, research institutions, national laboratories, Federal agencies, private corporations or organizations, and individuals for education, research, and extension projects in the agricultural and food sciences. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be use...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas young farmers to create or expand agricultural businesses throughout the state. Funding is intended to support and increase agricultural activities within the State, address unmet financial needs, and help grow agricultural operations that positively impact Texas communities.

Grants of $15,000 to USA veterinary residents and graduate students at IHEs in eligible states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Eligible states include Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Grants to Oregon non-Federal governmental and non-governmental organizations, IHEs, and individuals to promote the development and implementation of creative conservation strategies and technologies on agricultural lands. Funding is intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches an...

In-kind support to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin 7th to 12th grade teachers for innovative projects and programs that integrate agricultural topics into a variety of curriculum areas. Teachers will receive educational lessons and resources, along with a classroom set of The Hungry Planet books by Peter Menzel.

Grants of up to $40,000 to North Dakota businesses to provide apprenticeship and internship positions for students in the following targeted industries: value-added agriculture, advanced manufacturing, energy, technology including cybersecurity, and tourism. Priority will be given to startup companies, companies that have ...

Grants to New York soil and water conservation districts to reduce and prevent watershed pollution. Funding is intended to support planning activities and projects to implement agricultural best management practice systems. The goal of the program is to mitigate or prevent the non-point source contribution from agricultura...

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities withing the focus areas of capacity building, health, homelessness, emergency services,...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and agriculture-based for-profit businesses in eligible states to work with farmers on sustainable agriculture projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of innovative solutions to sustainabi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, producer organizations, and individual producers for projects that improve the food industry. Focus areas include research, food safety, nutrition education, disease and pest control, and food access in underserved communities. Projects...