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Grants for Small businesses - Agriculture

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Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Program
$20,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont farmers for improving pasture management and preventing livestock access to surface waters, thereby enhancing water quality.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides New York State farms and agricultural producers with comprehensive energy audits to identify ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Industry Impact Grant
$100,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.

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

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Utah livestock producers for projects that improve rangeland health, water distribution, and grazing efficiency, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant Program
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding to schools, childcare centers, and organizations in Connecticut to enhance Farm to School initiatives by increasing local food availability, improving nutrition education, and fostering connections with local farmers.

Agriculture
Independent school districts
Dairy Promotion or Research Program
$16,901,250
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote and research New York-produced milk and dairy products, targeting increased consumer demand and improved public perception of the dairy industry.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
Soil and Water Conservation Grants
$150,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey farmers for implementing conservation practices that improve soil health and water management on preserved agricultural lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
Soil and Water Planning Grants
$20,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and landowners in New Jersey for developing conservation plans and designs that improve soil and water management on preserved agricultural land.

Agriculture
Individuals
F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 7, 2029

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant enables individuals or entities to engage in agricultural practices on National Wildlife Refuge lands to support wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts without the exchange of federal funds.

Agriculture
Individuals
New York State Meat Processing Expansion Grant
$250,000
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This program provides funding to eligible meat processing businesses and nonprofits in New York State to expand their facilities and improve processing capacity, thereby enhancing local meat supply and market opportunities.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides financial support to New Jersey agritourism businesses that enhance visitor experiences through agricultural education and entertainment, helping to attract tourists and promote local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative Extension Disaster Education Network
$382,400
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and institutions that enhance the resilience of the U.S. food and agriculture sector against various risks and disasters through education and technical assistance.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NYS Dairy Modernization Grant
$250,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding to New York dairy farmers and cooperatives for upgrading milk storage and transfer systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Agriculture
Individuals
Egypt Annual Program Statement
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to implement projects in Egypt that promote economic development, technological advancement, and security while benefiting U.S. interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
Small Livestock Operation Grant
$200,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small-scale livestock producers in Utah to improve grazing efficiency and rangeland conditions through infrastructure and land management enhancements.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and schools for retrofitting or installing certified tractor rollover protection systems to enhance safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to develop innovative low-oxygen storage and packaging solutions for tree nuts, enhancing export quality and compliance with international phytosanitary standards.

Agriculture
State governments