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Funds to Enhance Innovative Wood Products and Value Chains
Contact for amount
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public sector entities, and scalable for-profit companies in the U.S. to develop and promote innovative wood products and value chains that enhance sustainable forestry and rural economic development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Produce Safety Mini-Grant
$800
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving their on-farm food safety practices through eligible expenses related to food safety systems.

Agriculture
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers and related organizations in Michigan through initiatives in marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to farmers in Wisconsin to develop and implement innovative methods for optimizing commercial nitrogen use in their agricultural practices, in collaboration with a University of Wisconsin institution.

Agriculture
Individuals
Dairy Co-Packing Grant
$150,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports licensed dairy processors and brands in the Northeast to initiate or expand co-packing arrangements, scale production, and enhance their product offerings.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
TSCRA Working Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to disadvantaged individuals looking to start or grow a business in the beef value chain in Texas or Oklahoma.

Agriculture
Individuals
Global AgriInno Challenge
$30,000
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to youth innovators and agri-tech entrepreneurs developing digital solutions that promote sustainable agrifood systems, particularly for smallholder farmers and marginalized communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
San Juan County Rural County Grant Program (RCGP)
$60,000
San Juan County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit organizations in San Juan County, Utah, to promote economic development through expansion, workforce training, and infrastructure improvements.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Innovation Grants
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides matching funds to Pennsylvania dairy farms seeking to invest in innovative technologies that improve efficiency, production, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Individuals
2026 Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts agricultural operations to enhance climate resilience, improve sustainability, and boost food safety and energy efficiency through various eligible projects.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program
$5,000
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support to Louisiana agricultural businesses to create paid internship opportunities for local students and beginning farmers, helping to develop the future workforce in agriculture.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm to Institution Market Development Grants
$30,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to Vermont food producers and organizations to strengthen partnerships with institutions like schools and hospitals, increasing the use of locally sourced food in their meal programs.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2024 Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants
$5,000
United Way of South Central Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 to small for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that have been operating for at least a year, have 10 or fewer employees, and are located in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GrowBoston Design Fund
$9,999
Mayorโ€™s Office of Housing (MOH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Boston for designing urban farms, community gardens, and other public food production spaces.

Housing
Nonprofits
WSDA Equipment Plus Grant
$75,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-size farms, food businesses, and local entities in Washington to improve their infrastructure for processing, storage, and distribution of locally grown food products.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Los Angeles County Second District Business Interruption Fund
$10,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Los Angeles County's Second District that have faced significant disruptions to their operations due to external events over the past year.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
$3,000,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas food and farm businesses to improve the infrastructure for processing and distributing locally produced food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals