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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026
$150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides U.S. colleges and universities with resources to create specialized training programs for international agricultural professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge in areas like trade, policy, and food safety.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Youth Program Grant
$5,000
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that engage youth in agricultural education and leadership development, focusing on responsible livestock care, food safety, and ethical practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
$500,000
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that support small businesses in overcoming supply chain challenges and enhancing their participation in key industries like manufacturing, biotechnology, and logistics.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for organizations to implement large-scale conservation projects that improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat on agricultural and forest lands through collaborative partnerships.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Food Safety Outreach Program-Collaborative Education and Training Projects
$550,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative education and training projects that help agricultural producers and food processors improve food safety practices across multiple regions.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pesticide Harmonization Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to agricultural commodity groups in North Dakota to address pesticide registration issues and improve access to essential crop protection products.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Rangeland Resource Management - Bureau wide
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity supports public and nonprofit entities in restoring and managing rangelands to improve land health and resilience against environmental stressors across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Beef Industry Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote and enhance the beef industry through education, marketing, and research initiatives aimed at improving consumer perception and demand for beef products.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. academic institutions in establishing collaborative research centers focused on advancing veterinary innovations and addressing critical animal health challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Food Safety Outreach Program-Community Outreach Projects
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects that enhance food safety education and outreach, particularly targeting small and mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, and small-scale food processors.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Research Facilities Act Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides competitive funding to eligible institutions for constructing and upgrading research facilities that support agricultural sciences and innovation in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to multi-state partnerships focused on improving the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through collaborative projects that address shared agricultural challenges.

Agriculture
State governments
Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program FY2026
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in hosting international researchers for short-term fellowships focused on advancing agricultural science and technology in emerging market economies.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)
$230,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve agricultural education and nutrition for children through school and community initiatives, encouraging partnerships and experiential learning.

Agriculture
Individuals
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
USPOULTRY Foundation Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program
$10,000
USPOULTRY Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities to enhance their recruitment efforts for students interested in careers within the poultry and egg industry.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Capital Equipment Assistance Program
$150,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont farmers, custom operators, and non-profit organizations for purchasing innovative equipment that improves water quality and reduces agricultural waste runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in medical research and product development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits