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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that improve the competitiveness of Washington State's specialty crop industry, benefiting producers and processors through research, education, and marketing initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's specialty crop industry, including producers, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Individuals
Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship
$1,000
Community Foundation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving graduating high school seniors from specific counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky who plan to pursue higher education.

Agriculture
County governments
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations in enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, market development, and educational initiatives that benefit the broader agricultural industry.

Agriculture
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia-based organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Grant
$12,000
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Equine Welfare Assistance Grants
$10,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions in Colorado to improve the welfare of domestic equines through education, emergency veterinary care, and shelter resources.

Agriculture
County governments
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
$75,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the specialty crop sector in Illinois, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions, by promoting marketing, research, and access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
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