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WNC AgOptions Grant
$10,000
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers in Western North Carolina for projects that enhance the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

Agriculture
Individuals
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
The Rural Development Fund Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Community Development
Individuals
ODAFF Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry (ODAFF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and institutions in Oklahoma to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) : Renewable Energy Systems Grant
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and small rural businesses for implementing renewable energy projects and improving energy efficiency.

Energy
Small businesses
SLC Community Food Microgrants
$5,000
Salt Lake City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Salt Lake City residents and community organizations for projects that improve access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food while addressing local food system disparities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program Grants
$2,000,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for projects that manage invasive weeds and restore wildlife habitats across Montana's ecologically significant landscapes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Build the Future Grant Pilot Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

The Maryland Department of Commerce is offering the Build the Future Grant Pilot Program, providing up to $2 million per fiscal year for innovation infrastructure projects in various technology sectors, with grantees required to provide matching funds and use the grant for costs related to project development, such as construction, installation, and equipment.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Healthy Food Financing Fund
$150,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grant
$500,550
Fresno State Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

The Pacific Coast Coalition is offering a grant of over $1 million for dairy processors in selected states to fund projects that diversify dairy product markets, promote business development, and encourage innovative use of regionally produced milk, with funds potentially used for planning, training, equipment, product development, and co-packing capabilities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
$100,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides competitive funding to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Tennessee to support agricultural growth and innovation, particularly in value-added processing initiatives that benefit farmers and rural economies.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Seeds for Stewardship Competitive Grant Program
$10,000
CHS Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides matching funds to support projects that improve agricultural safety, education, and community vitality in rural areas.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the production and competitiveness of specialty crops in Massachusetts, targeting socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers, nonprofit organizations, and local government entities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
$400,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to combat invasive species in Michigan through prevention, detection, and management projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Emergency Resilience Grant
$10,250
American Farmland Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized U.S. farms and ranches facing economic challenges due to natural disasters or market disruptions, helping them enhance resilience and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
SCBGP Additional Assistance for Historically Underrepresented Organizations in California
$500,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

The Additional Assistance Program by the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and K-12 school districts that support underserved farmers or provide nutrition education in underserved communities, with the aim to increase their participation in the SCBGP through application assistance, technical support, and networking opportunities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Honey Bee Research and Promotion Grants
$230,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations in North Dakota working on projects that improve honey bee health and address challenges such as pests and nutrition.

Agriculture
Individuals