Federal Agriculture Grants

This program provides funding to veterinary schools and rural clinics to improve veterinary services and training in underserved areas, ensuring better animal health and support for the agricultural sector.

This funding opportunity supports innovative education and workforce development projects in the food and agricultural sciences, targeting a range of recipients from K-14 educators to graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to state laboratories to improve their food testing and surveillance capabilities, enhancing public health safety against foodborne contaminants.

This program provides financial assistance to very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas who have suffered significant damage to their primary residences due to federally declared disasters, enabling them to repair and restore their homes.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in providing agricultural commodity samples to foreign buyers, promoting the quality and benefits of U.S. products to expand export markets.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including universities and non-profits, to improve veterinary diagnostic capabilities and address public health issues related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance.

This funding program provides financial support to farmers and agricultural businesses to create new products and improve marketing opportunities, ultimately boosting rural economies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state animal food safety programs to help them implement and maintain national standards for animal food safety, fostering collaboration between federal and state regulatory efforts.

This grant provides funding for colleges, universities, and agricultural institutions to conduct innovative research and education projects that improve U.S. food and agricultural systems, addressing challenges like food security and pest management.

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.

This grant provides financial support to projects that demonstrate the production of biobased products from agricultural commodities, helping to advance sustainable technologies in rural communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to create innovative programs that celebrate American culture and strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through outreach activities across Japan.

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

This funding opportunity provides up to $100 million to a variety of organizations for innovative projects aimed at detecting, controlling, and eradicating the invasive New World Screwworm to protect U.S. livestock and agriculture.

This funding opportunity supports researchers at U.S. institutions studying the interactions between plants and various organisms, aiming to improve plant health and agricultural productivity.

Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryNRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Pennsylvania. A total of up to $225,000 is available for the Pennsylvania CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $75,000.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 31, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specificinformation contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for June 12, 2024 at 9am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.The agency anticipates making selections by August 31, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

This grant provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop programs that enhance agricultural literacy and workforce training in the food and agricultural sectors, particularly for diverse student populations.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to enhance Ukraine's swine industry by improving productivity, biosecurity, and resilience in response to challenges from the ongoing conflict.