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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways, targeting organizations like watershed associations, municipalities, and conservation districts to implement effective water quality improvement strategies.

Environment
County governments
FY25 Agrivoltaics Research and Development Grant Program
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides funding for a variety of organizations and individuals in Colorado to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices, promoting sustainability and renewable energy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Farmer to Farmer 2025
$2,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance water quality and habitat conditions in the Gulf of America watershed, targeting farmers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrient management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
$650,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative education and workforce development projects in the food and agricultural sciences, targeting a range of recipients from K-14 educators to graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Campesino De California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program)
$100,000
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups to create and broadcast Spanish-language radio programs that connect migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California with essential workforce services and resources.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Quality Samples Program
$75,000
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (U.S.DA/FAS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in providing agricultural commodity samples to foreign buyers, promoting the quality and benefits of U.S. products to expand export markets.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,600,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to agricultural producers, seafood processors, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland to improve food storage and distribution systems in rural areas, enhancing access to healthy, locally sourced food.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality in North Carolina by addressing pollution from sources like stormwater and agricultural runoff, targeting both impaired and at-risk waterbodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Grant
$12,000
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that address critical challenges in the U.S. floral industry, benefiting growers, distributors, and retailers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Chronic Wasting Disease Cervid Management and Response Activities 2026
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, tribal governments, and research institutions for projects aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, elk, and moose populations.

Natural Resources
State governments
International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) Grant Program
$500,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving antimicrobial stewardship in U.S. beef and swine production, encouraging innovative solutions that enhance animal health and reduce antibiotic use.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Open Data Framework
$923,325
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a secure data repository that enhances agricultural productivity and innovation by enabling collaboration among producers, universities, and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$50,000
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations in Missouri to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects that enhance food safety, research, and sustainability practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Crop Protection and Pest Management
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions and certain educational entities in developing and implementing innovative pest management strategies to address critical agricultural challenges in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to support research and extension projects that improve alfalfa seed and forage production systems, benefiting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural institutions across the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council - FY27
$40,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to support research and innovative solutions that address production challenges faced by grain producers in Arizona.

Agriculture
State governments
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund
$981,250
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved rural populations through various health initiatives and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits