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Grants for Small businesses - Agriculture

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Cooperative Development Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to newly formed farmer-owned cooperatives in Minnesota to help them develop and expand their operations in processing and marketing local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain 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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 funding opportunity provides financial support to Certified Farmers’ Markets and nonprofit organizations in California to promote the purchase of healthy, locally-grown fruits and vegetables by low-income shoppers using nutrition benefits.

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
Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant
$100,000
Feeding Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
Clean Air Grants - Off-Road Equipment Replacement
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
$25,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local businesses and nonprofits in Boulder County, Colorado, to enhance the local food system through education, infrastructure improvements, processing innovations, and support for frontline farm workers.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$413,909
Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kentucky, benefiting a wide range of stakeholders including nonprofits, universities, and small businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Enhancement Grants
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based farms and forest businesses to improve their infrastructure, expand market reach, and enhance workforce development, fostering a sustainable working landscape economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support local agricultural businesses and initiatives in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, helping them improve operations, marketing, and sustainability efforts.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
$30,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

Agriculture
Individuals
Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program
$5,000
Benton County Public Works (AWPP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides reimbursement funds to farmers in Benton County, Oregon, for implementing non-lethal methods to prevent wildlife conflicts and protect their crops and livestock.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards
$80,000
World Food Forum (WFF) and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to youth-led startups developing innovative technologies to improve global agrifood systems and tackle food security challenges.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
50/50 Conservation Grant
$15,000
Eagle County Conservation District (ECCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to private landowners and agricultural producers in Eagle County, Colorado, for conservation projects that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farmers and organizations in Pennsylvania to improve agricultural infrastructure, enhance food production, and combat food insecurity in cities.

Agriculture
Individuals