Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
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 to USA federal research institutions, universities, and colleges for research and educational projects related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support critical floriculture topics on a wide range of topics. Research projects should be innovative and have...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International youth and young adults to conduct environmental sustainability and climate change projects. Eligible projects address issues regarding the following topics: sustainable food systems, climate change mitigation...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Masters and PhD students for scientific research studies. Research can address a broad range of topics including mathematics, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, agricultural engineering, and machine learning. Applican...
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 to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA dairy processors, farmers, producer associations, and dairy councils in multiple states to advance dairy product safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to two business days to complete. Grants are available...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the food sector. This award honors recipients whose efforts have resulted in innovative solutions to food insecurity in disadvantaged communities. The ...
Grants to USA researchers at academic institutions for research projects related to swine health. Collaborative projects are highly encouraged. Funding is intended for research projects that will minimize the threat of disease in the herd, analyze data, and coordinate ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...
Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...
Cooperative agreement for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, producer organizations, and agriculture departments for research related to the U.S. poultry industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations mu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salarie...
Grants and in-kind support for USA, Canada, and International young adults and youth-led organizations to devise solutions to climate concerns. Topics of interest include food and agriculture; nature for climate action; sustainable energy; climate, peace, and security;...
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...
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. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend a bootcamp and several...
Grants of $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, educational institutions, and local governments to promote the purchase of locally-grown produce. Applicants are required to register and pre-qualify prior to submitting a grant application. The purp...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...
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 to USA and territories producers of eligible crops and commodities to offset rising costs. Funding is intended to assist agricultural farmers with rising expenses and declining profits for producing essential agricultural products. Eligible commodities include b...
Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...
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 applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interes...
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...
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 $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 and p...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...
In-kind support of gardens and resources to New York community groups and K-12 schools in eligible areas. The project is intended to create new or renovate established gardens, provide educational resources for local schools, and support urban farms, and community and ...
Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop 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 conservation funds. Some loans are available for socially...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 16-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, tutori...
In-kind support to New York community gardens for soil testing. The program is intended to benefit community gardens by testing for metals, acidity, and nutrient content of the soil. Applicants may represent an established or new community garden. Soil test results can...
Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...
Opportunity for New York farmers and greenhouse operators to receive free energy efficiency audits and benchmark reports. Eligible applicants include vineyards, grain dryers, poultry and egg farmers, dairies, orchards, and vegetable farmers. Funding is intended to help...
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 week...
Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cleanup;...
