Agricultural grants in economically distressed and rural communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
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 to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations partnering with IHEs to encourage eligible agricultural workers and their family members to pursue post-high school studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, Indian tribes, and IHEs in eligible states to benefit underserved farmers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to improve habitat, wa...
Grants of $5,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands farmers and ranchers to build and expand new and existing businesses. Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18-40 years old. Applicants from BIPOC backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as well as female-i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and tribal governments and organizations for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture. Funding is intended for projects that will have positive environmental benefits and th...
Grants to USA Hispanic-Serving Institutions for programs to promote food and agricultural studies among underserved students. Applicants must register in the online system before applying. The purpose of the program is to develop and enhance curriculum and teaching in ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana neighborhood groups, homeowner associations, and individuals in eligible areas for beautification projects that will enhance the community’s appearance and improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended for innovative project...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance economic and environmental operations, increase community outreach, and assist farmers in con...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands agencies, IHEs, Tribes, public power entities, rural electric cooperatives, and resource conservation and development councils to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers evaluate their energy efficiency. R...
Grants to USA grape and wine researchers, deans, and directors for research projects related to the wine industry. Areas of focus include enology; grapevine pest and disease management; breeding germplasm, and evaluation; education and outreach; and cultural practices....
Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. The goal of the program is to build capacity for nutrition, garden, and foo...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, environment, education...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to support organizations that effect positive change. Focus areas include environment, food and agriculture, health, and sustainable community development. Grant funds must be used to su...
Grants to USA and territories certified organic and transitional agricultural producers to mitigate the negative financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to reimburse operators for costs associated with renewing their organic certifi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve those most in need. Programs may address one or more of the following issues: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible organizations a...
In-kind grants to USA veteran-owned agricultural businesses. The purpose of this program is to assist veterans with the purchase of livestock, vehicles, equipment, and other supplies required to support the veteran's early years in the ranching or farming industry. Fun...
Grants to USA organizations and camps in multiple states for projects to educate the public on the value of agricultural cooperatives. Special consideration is given to programs that teach middle, high school, and college students. Programs should have a national reach...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, and agriculture education. Examples include food shelf do...
Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...
Grants of up to $30,000 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. A minimum of 75% of funding w...
Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and sponsorship to graduate students who are interested in life science and agricultural research. The goal of the program is to increase the focus o...
Grants to USA researchers at qualified institutions for research projects related to food availability and sustainable agriculture. Institutions must submit a nomination prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of the program is to support opportunities for car...
Awards of up to $1,200 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: ocean health, ur...
Grants to USA colleges and universities for projects to benefit the agricultural sector. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to address pest management and crop protection. Project types include app...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, state entities, and tribal entities to support Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts for grocery workers, meatpacking workers, and farmworkers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four...
Grants of up to $12,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan small and mid-sized farms serving eligible areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for applicants that are dedicated to sustainable farming and exhibit demonstrated needs. Eligibl...
Grants to USA agencies, national laboratories, IHEs, research institutions, private corporations and organizations, and individuals for projects that increase the participation of underrepresented individuals and women in STEM fields. Funding is intended to address edu...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and 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 for...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. Priority will be given to programs that demonstrate a ne...
Grants to USA Tribes to engage volunteer services to address community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Focus areas include education, economic opportunity, veterans and military services, disaster services, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives 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 ...
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 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities to support the building of sustainable school gardens. Funding is intended to promote civic involvement, foster a culture of giving, strengthen communities, and raise awareness of grassroot initi...
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 $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous communities in the face of changing climate conditions. Funding is intended for creative programs proposed by Native led and managed organizations to prom...
Grants of up to $1,000 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 advocacy work in Mexic...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana and Kentucky individual and groups in eligible regions for gardening education initiatives. Funding is intended to promote universal access to healthy, ecologically sound food sources. Priority will be given to both limited-resource co...
Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. In add...
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...
Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which...
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...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. For initiatives other than ...
Grants and in-kind services to USA early-stage cleantech companies in multiple states to support innovation and company development. Eligible businesses may specialize in areas such as renewable energy, energy storage, water, advanced materials, building efficiency, ag...