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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on improving food safety, research, and public awareness.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's agricultural sector to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through initiatives that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
Individuals
New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
$450,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support for environmental stewardship projects in the Adirondack Park, targeting individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, that focus on conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based environmental education.

Environment
Individuals
Aflatoxin Research Grant
$100,000
National Corn Growers Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and collaborators to develop innovative solutions for preventing and mitigating aflatoxin contamination in corn, benefiting growers across the United States.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada-based producers and researchers for ecological restoration and scientific research, promoting sustainable seed production and enhancing local biodiversity.

Agriculture
Individuals
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in the Upper Klamath Basin to implement conservation and restoration projects that enhance watershed resilience and benefit native fish populations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations in the District of Columbia to enhance the local specialty crop sector through projects that promote, market, and improve access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey that aim to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through collaborative projects benefiting the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Integrated Food Safety System Regulatory and Laboratory Training System National Coordination Center
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $1.5 million to state, local, territorial, or tribal agencies and nonprofit training organizations partnering with accredited colleges to create a centralized training system for food safety regulation and laboratory education.

Agriculture
State governments
Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (HERD) Initiative
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and Zoetis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve dairy cow health and management, enhance economic sustainability, and reduce environmental impacts in the U.S. dairy industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
CDA Climate Resilience Grant Program
$30,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, and related organizations in Colorado to enhance their resilience against climate-related disasters like drought and wildfires through improved practices and planning.

Environment
City or township governments