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Grants for Small businesses - Agriculture

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Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (HERD) Initiative
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and Zoetis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve dairy cow health and management, enhance economic sustainability, and reduce environmental impacts in the U.S. dairy industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Agriculture
Individuals
RFSI Equipment-Only Grants
$100,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alachua County Small Farmer Grant
$5,000
Alachua County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Alachua County to purchase equipment and make capital improvements that will increase their productivity and income.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$586,688
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in South Carolina focused on improving the specialty crop industry through initiatives like food safety, pest management, and consumer education.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Individuals
County of Maui Farm to Family Grant
$250,000
Maui County Department of Agriculture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maui County organizations focused on improving access to locally sourced food for residents, especially those in vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
UDAF Food Security Grant
$200,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Utah-based food processors to improve their processing and storage capabilities, thereby enhancing local food availability and resilience.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Massachusetts Food Ventures Program 2026
$250,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and individuals to improve access to healthy food and create economic opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program
$25,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support for transportation and related costs to help youth groups attend county and local fairs, promoting agricultural education and careers.

Transportation
City or township governments
2025 Grow Ohio Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (via USDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and child nutrition program sponsors in Ohio to implement farm-to-school initiatives that promote local food sourcing and agricultural education for children.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
New York Farm Viability Institute Grant Program
$125,000
New York Farm Viability Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support agricultural research and education initiatives aimed at improving the economic viability of farms in New York State.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling Food Safety Grant
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based produce farms and meat processing operations to improve their infrastructure and equipment for better food safety compliance.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP)
$750,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that promote the use of WIC and senior nutrition benefits to help low-income shoppers access fresh, California-grown fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets, particularly in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Agricultural Innovation & Equipment Grant
$25,000
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local farmers and agricultural businesses in Washington County, Maryland, to modernize operations and implement innovative practices for sustainable growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Santa Cruz Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, that are dedicated to charitable work benefiting the local community.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits