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Salinity Reduction Projects in the Price and San Rafael Watersheds
$700,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that reduce salinity in the Price and San Rafael Watersheds, targeting agricultural producers and entities capable of implementing effective water management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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 funding opportunity supports schools and child nutrition programs in Ohio to implement farm-to-school initiatives that promote local food sourcing and agricultural education for children.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agricultural Businesses Energy Incentive Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This program provides matching funds to small agricultural businesses in Michigan for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that improve sustainability and reduce costs.

Energy
Small businesses
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
Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program
$5,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farms and agricultural producers in Colorado to enhance their operations and promote local food access and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Electric Farm Equipment Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to farmers and agricultural organizations in Minnesota to transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric farm machinery, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
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 to promote the purchase of healthy, California-grown fruits and vegetables by low-income shoppers using nutrition benefits.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Federal Award Match Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides competitive funding to Pennsylvania-based entities that have received federal grants and are working on innovative projects in key industries like agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and technology to boost economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Nutrient Management Assistance Grant Program
$25,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey farmers and agricultural organizations for purchasing and maintaining manure spreaders, promoting shared equipment use, and implementing nutrient management practices to protect water quality.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program
$4,000,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding to Vermont-based organizations and individuals to support projects that improve water quality on farms through education, technical assistance, and capacity building.

Environment
Nonprofits
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
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