Grants starting at $15,000 to USA nonprofits, agencies, tribes, businesses, schools, and individuals to improve and preserve the natural resources of the Hawaii island of Lāna‘i. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for watershed-level strategies that protect and enhance Lāna‘i’s cor...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations for new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be made for educational edible gardens that grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and grains. Funding is also intended to support classroom curricul...

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 need for financial support. The intent is to build capaci...

Grants to USA Federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, private organizations and corporations, cooperative extension services, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs of the specialty crop industry. New applicants are advised to complete required registrat...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA constituent-led nonprofits for strategies and activities to create social change. Funding is intended to provide project and general operating support to organizations that utilize base-building and community organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. Funding is intended to provide g...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an...

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and government agencies in the contiguous states to improve local farming communities. Active farmers will apply for the contest and winning farmers will be asked to choose an eligible charitable organization in their home county to receive the Monsanto Fund donati...

Grants to eligible New York municipalities to develop plans and projects that address conservation goals for the Hudson River Valley area. Eligible projects include regional planning, the protection of natural and cultural resources, economic development, increasing public access, and heritage and environmental education. ...

Grants of $1,000 and $2,000 and in-kind donations valued at $250 to eligible USA K-12 public, private, and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended for schools where at least 40% of the students qualify for reduced-price or free meals. Applicants mus...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofits and for-profits, for creative interventions to end poverty on a mass scale. Funding is intended to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any region of the world where extreme poverty exists.

Grants ranging from $100 to $600 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for a wide variety of public food garden projects. Projects may include school gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, senior gardens, and homeless shelter gardens.

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribal Community Colleges, agricultural organizations, and agencies for risk management training and education programs for agricultural producers in eligible states. Applications will be accepted for education projects and exploratory...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs enhancing communities and the environment. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Priority will be given to programs in Vermont and the Northeast, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia but the foundation makes some gra...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that educate the public about the dairy industry and promote the professional development of dairy producers. Funding is intended to strengthen public trust in dairy producers and dairy products, and build the skills of current and future da...

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for projects that promote partnerships and foster dialogue between the USA and Japan. Funding is intended for projects that explore policy-oriented issues. Emphasis is placed on projects that yield tangible outcomes, as well as effective disse...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada small and medium-sized farmers and aggregators to implement sustainability practices that will improve environmental impact and ensure the availability and safety of produce in the market. Funding is intended to help local farms upgrade operations, invest in food safety, and implem...

Grants of $250 and in-kind donations of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended for programs to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their commu...

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple States for preserving, restoring, and protecting the natural environment, as well as strengthening the social fabric and physical landscape of local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to nonprofits in Alabama, Connecticut, ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that showcase the beauty of the natural world for local residents. Funding is also available for educational activities that help citizens learn gardening skills, develop knowledge of and appreciation for nature, and supp...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardship.

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 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies to benefit American Indian nations through land-related initiatives. Program areas include cultural awareness, legal reform, education, and economic opportunity. The Foundation works to ensure that American Indian people recover and maintain control ove...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for the elimination and prevention of animal cruelty. Consideration will be given to requests falling under one of the following priority categories: -Animal cruelty investigation programs (limited to o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...

In-kind grants to New York City organizations and schools, ideally located in Central Brooklyn, Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx, to create community gardens. Successful applicants will receive gardening equipment, training and the appropriate workforce needed to install gardens and landscaping in underserved neighbo...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools to build sustainable schoolyard gardens to emphasize the values of education, volunteerism, and care for the environment. Funding is intended to foster a culture of giving and partner with local leaders to build stronger, supportive communities. The Foundation invests in p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of basic human needs, human resources development, and the promotion of international cooperation. Within this funding category, the Foundation will especially respect trans-national, cross-border activities, local and regional under...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that focus on human, animal, and plant welfare. Funding is intended for project support as well as general support. Applications of the highest interest are those with quantitatively measurable and direct impact on the focus area.

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofits, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide a source of healthy nutrition for the community. FTPF programs...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations to foster resilience to climate change in Indigenous communities. Applications are invited from Native led and managed organizations for initiatives that promote resilient food and energy economies. Resilience Theory is a discussion...

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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

An indemnity program is available 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. Owners of the following types of livestock ...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or land planted specifically for ...

Financial assistance is available to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to rehabilitate and replace qualifying trees, vines, and bushes that have been damaged in natural disasters. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Nursery trees include ornamental, fruit, nut and Chris...

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 insurance coverage is not available. The Noninsure...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York municipalities and grants of up to $30,000 to collaborating municipalities to modify local laws that place unnecessary zoning restrictions on agricultural land. The intention of this program is to support local codes maintain the economic viability of New York’s agricultural industry. ...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofits, district organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state, county, and city governments in eligible counties to develop and implement distaster recovery plans. Funding is intended to address economic issues resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disa...

Grants to New York City individuals to help support urban farms and community gardens in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. Funding is intended for new gardens and renovation projects in the five boroughs, including community gardens at daycare centers, senior centers, and public housing developments...

Grants to New York Soil and Water Conservation Districts to protect public drinking water sources. Funding is intended to purchase conservation easements on land used for agriculture to expand, support, and enhance water quality protection. Funding is also intended for the implementation of Riparian Buffer Systems within t...