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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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2027 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides funding to U.S. organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to help overcome trade barriers and boost exports of specialty crops in international markets.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research and projects that improve agricultural practices, food safety, and sustainability, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses involved in agriculture.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Colleges and Universities for research projects that address agricultural challenges and enhance educational capacity, while fostering student engagement and community involvement.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2027

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to state laboratories to improve their food testing and surveillance capabilities, enhancing public health safety against foodborne contaminants.

Agriculture
State governments
Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research, education, and outreach projects that improve agricultural practices in urban and indoor environments, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, research organizations, and community groups.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF AgTech Engine
$100,000
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 19, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for agricultural technology projects that actively involve producers in North Dakota, aiming to address real-world farming challenges and enhance efficiency, resilience, and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native Plant - Section 6 - Segment 32
$20,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations and entities in Arizona to support conservation efforts for rare and endangered plant species on non-federal lands.

Environment
State governments
2027 Emerging Markets Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S. organizations to develop and expand agricultural export markets in low- and middle-income countries through market assessments, technical assistance, and training initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to urban farmers, community gardens, and related organizations in Maryland to enhance agricultural operations and improve access to locally grown food in urban areas.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations to support innovative conservation practices on agricultural lands, helping farmers improve soil and water management while enhancing environmental sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program
$1,000,000
South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides funding for collaborative projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop industries across multiple states, targeting challenges like food safety and marketing, and is open to various organizations including producer associations, universities, and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Educational Grant Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Agriculture Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that educate the public about the importance of agriculture in Maryland and promote community engagement with agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic 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 collaborative conservation projects aimed at improving water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat on agricultural lands, with a focus on engaging local producers and landowners.

Agriculture
State governments
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
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
Floriculture Research Funding Program
Contact for amount
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports university researchers and academic institutions in conducting innovative research projects that address key challenges in the floral industry, such as pest management, production efficiency, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education