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

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Partners in Conservation
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 25, 2025

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
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, and accredited educational institutions to enhance their food testing laboratories' capabilities and improve national food safety through advanced testing and emergency response initiatives.

Agriculture
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions in Maine to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crop producers through market access, education, research, and sustainability initiatives.

Agriculture
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
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including universities and non-profits, to improve veterinary diagnostic capabilities and address public health issues related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance.

Agriculture
State governments
Las Vegas Community Grants
$10,000
Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions serving San Miguel and Mora Counties in New Mexico to support projects in areas like agriculture, arts, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program
$225,000
Montana Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to support research, education, and local cooperative efforts aimed at managing and controlling noxious weeds across Montana.

Natural Resources
County governments
Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate
$500
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and schools for retrofitting or installing certified tractor rollover protection systems to enhance safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to develop innovative solutions that enhance the productivity and sustainability of U.S. agricultural systems, focusing on plant-based projects and practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Stormwater Solutions Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Washington, D.C. that promote environmental education and innovative stormwater management, particularly for small organizations and historically excluded groups.

Energy
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$150,000
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
Targeted Grants for the Study of PFAS in Agricultural Systems
$99,999
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that help Maine farmers address and manage the impacts of PFAS contamination on their agricultural operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Farmers' Market Resiliency: Regional Sub-Grants 26
$200,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions to strengthen the sustainability and infrastructure of farmers' markets across New York State.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$1,250,000
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 is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments