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Grants for Small businesses - Agriculture

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Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to Missouri residents and organizations engaged in agriculture to develop projects that enhance the economic value of agricultural products through processing, equipment, or cooperative initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant
$8,000
Allegheny County Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban agriculture projects in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local food systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Burrowing Shrimp Integrated Pest Management Research Grant
$276,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing sustainable pest management strategies to address the environmental and economic challenges posed by burrowing shrimp in Washington's coastal aquaculture industry.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Ethanol Infrastructure Grant Program
$50,000
Nebraska Corn Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Nebraska fuel retailers for installing or expanding infrastructure to offer higher ethanol blends, promoting cleaner fuel options and supporting the local agricultural economy.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$409,581
Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to improve the production and marketing of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through innovative projects that benefit the industry and the public.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$4,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, to enhance surveillance and detection of antibiotic resistance in food products, ultimately improving public health and food safety.

Consumer Protection
State governments
Fund Our Foodshed Grant Program
$6,000
Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to established farmers, food producers, and small local businesses within 100 miles of Menomonie Market Food Co-op to enhance their operations and promote sustainable local food systems.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant Program
$25,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Iowa businesses and farmers for projects that increase the use of local agricultural products, create jobs, and promote long-term economic growth in the farming sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
The FruitGuys Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Farm Growers and Cultivators Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Food Hubs and Farm Stops Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan-based food hubs and farm stops to improve local food distribution and access to fresh produce for communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This program provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Mississippi through research, marketing, and education initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program
$10,000
North Carolina State University NC State Extension
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual family farmers and community organizations in North Carolina for projects that enhance agricultural operations and promote local farming initiatives.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Agricultural Stationary Diesel Engine Repower Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses in Santa Barbara County for replacing old diesel engines with cleaner electric alternatives to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals