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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 Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania farmers for implementing practices that reduce nutrient and sediment runoff, improve soil health, and protect water quality.

Environment
Individuals
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
Pennsylvania Peach and Nectarine Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding for research aimed at improving peach and nectarine production for Pennsylvania growers who cultivate 500 or more trees for sale.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pennsylvania Potato Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding for potato farmers in Pennsylvania who cultivate five or more acres, supporting research to improve potato production and address challenges like Verticillium wilt.

Agriculture
Small businesses
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
Vermont Pay for Performance Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont farmers for reducing phosphorus runoff through improved land management practices, promoting environmental sustainability while supporting agricultural viability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
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
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
$6,405
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont agricultural landowners for converting environmentally sensitive land into conservation buffers to improve water quality and support ecosystem health.

Environment
Individuals
NYS Grown and Certified Research and Development Grant
$50,000
New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 25, 2027

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to New York farmers, food processors, and distributors enrolled in a certification program, helping them develop and market new or improved local food products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms
$50,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This program provides matching funds to eligible farmers in New Jersey for building wildlife fences to protect their crops from deer, bear, and other wildlife, with support available until the budget is exhausted.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to Pennsylvania farmers for professional planning services that enhance farm sustainability, business continuity, and strategic growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and technical support to Vermont farmers for implementing conservation practices that reduce soil erosion and agricultural runoff into nearby water bodies.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania vegetable producers for marketing and research initiatives to improve vegetable cultivation and sales.

Agriculture
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
Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Program
$20,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont farmers for improving pasture management and preventing livestock access to surface waters, thereby enhancing water quality.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses