Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...
Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...
Grants to USA dairy farmers, producers, technical service providers, and milk buyers in Northeastern states for projects to benefit the dairy industry. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations prior to the deadline. Grants are available to applicants i...
Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, organizations, corporations, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs of the specialty crop industry. Applicants must complete required registratio...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup businesses to participate in a program in Switzerland that will offer business mentorship and resources to foster company growth. This program is designed to support innovators from different sectors by connecting ...
Fellowships to USA and Israel postdoctoral fellows for agricultural research. Preference will be given to applicants researching novel topics in the field. The purpose of this program is to support cooperative agricultural research by placing postdoctoral fellows from ...
Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. The goal of the program is to teach students about gardening an...
In-kind grants to Georgia, Washington, New York City, California, Louisiana, and Virginia public schools in eligible areas to set up school gardens that will foster multidisciplinary learning. Teachers at recipient schools will be provided with lesson kits filled with ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to establish community gardens in government-subsidized regions of the state. Applicants are required to register and prequalify prior to submitting a grant application. The purpose of ...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to USA schools, government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers for programs to increase access to local foods for eligible schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories family- and tribe-owned livestock and poultry farms for projects that improve animal conditions. Funding is intended to assist independent farmers in improving or expanding pasture, obtaining animal welfare certification, a...
Grants to USA non-land grant agricultural IHEs for projects related to human sciences, food, natural resources, and agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposals addressing the national challenge to incre...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations partnering with IHEs for educational programs to help farmworkers and their families in furthering their academic studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to sever...
Grants of up to $50,000 to New York land trusts to assist municipalities and counties with farmland and agricultural protection activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take five to ten business days to complete. Funding is intended to support...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations partnering with IHEs to encourage agricultural workers and their family members to pursue post-secondary school studies. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Fun...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA dairy farmers in multiple states to enhance production. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up to two business days. Funding is intended for specialized equipment and other costs that will lead to improvements in mi...
Grants to USA and territories school food authorities partnered with farmers, processors, suppliers, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of food served in K-12 schools. Funding is intended to provide schoolchildren with fresher, more nutritious...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, school districts, and municipalities to address food insecurity among children. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that promote the use of fresh, locally sou...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for programs that advance the marketability of agricultural products across the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying....
Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...
Grants to USA and Colombia institutions of higher education for collaborations on climate change solutions. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnerships between institutions that...
Fellowships to USA indigenous graduate, undergraduate, and technical students to support agricultural studies. Eligible expenses include housing, meal plans, tuition and fees, equipment, testing costs, and professional development. Funding is intended to close the fina...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible regions inclu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve individuals and communities in need. Programs must be in one of the following focus areas: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible or...
Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and support to graduate students looking to pursue a career in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences. Eligible applicants have defined rese...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA BIPOC farmers to support their success. Funding is intended for equipment, consulting, education, software, or any other items that will help support a transition to organic farming. Projects that will have the highest positive impact on t...
Grants of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico institutions of higher education for collaborations on climate change solutions. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended for projects, exchange programs...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food and agriculture, health equity, and sustainable community developmen...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: climate migration, health, or in...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations to promote cultural and systemic change within the food and farm systems. Funding is intended to promote social justice, racial equality, and environmental stewardship. Organizations led by farmers,...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. For democracy projects, the focus...
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 product in...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to increase the nutritive value of foods and to develop previously underused crops. The purpose of the competition is to identify ingredien...
Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...
In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...
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 animal adv...
Grants of up to $50,000 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 human rights, food access, and environmenta...
Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for grazing ...
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 crops. Q...
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 to c...
Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. P...
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 adjacent...
Grants to New York county governments to plan projects related to the preservation of agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning activities that will result in a farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for travel expenses, supplies, conducting public...
Grants to New York municipalities to plan preservation projects for agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning stages of projects that will result in a municipal farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for related expenses such as travel, personal se...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...
In-kind grants of seeds to USA nonprofit organizations, seed libraries, community gardens, schools, and community and educational groups. Assistance is also available for farmers and gardeners whose farms and gardens have been impacted by natural disasters. Grants are ...
Tax credits to New York for-profit businesses in eligible industries to encourage job creation and investment opportunities. The goal of the program is to support businesses in relocating to New York or expanding within the state. Tax credits are available for expendit...