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Federal Agriculture Grants

Explore 291 grant opportunities

Farmer to Farmer 2025
$2,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance water quality and habitat conditions in the Gulf of America watershed, targeting farmers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrient management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
$650,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

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.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Colleges and Universities for research projects that address agricultural challenges and enhance educational capacity, while fostering student engagement and community involvement.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2027

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

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.

Agriculture
State governments
Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants
$44,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Individuals
2026 Quality Samples Program
$75,000
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (U.S.DA/FAS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2025

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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program
$36,300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to create programs that encourage low-income individuals to buy and eat more fruits and vegetables through incentives at the point of purchase.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Chronic Wasting Disease Cervid Management and Response Activities 2026
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, tribal governments, and research institutions for projects aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, elk, and moose populations.

Natural Resources
State governments
Open Data Framework
$923,325
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a secure data repository that enhances agricultural productivity and innovation by enabling collaboration among producers, universities, and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Crop Protection and Pest Management
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions and certain educational entities in developing and implementing innovative pest management strategies to address critical agricultural challenges in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to support research and extension projects that improve alfalfa seed and forage production systems, benefiting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural institutions across the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biosensing
$7,600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2019

This funding initiative supports researchers developing innovative biosensing technologies to monitor and identify biological substances, addressing critical challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
$350,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that improve health and safety awareness in rural communities, focusing on individual and family health initiatives.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards Implementation Development and Maintenance, with Mutual Reliance Initiatives Clinical Trials Not Allowed
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

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.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
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
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
$408,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to land-grant universities for establishing and sustaining educational programs that address the needs of Federally Recognized Tribes, focusing on agriculture, youth development, and community well-being.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
$115,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This program provides funding to 1862 Land-grant Institutions to enhance disaster preparedness and response in food and agricultural systems and rural communities across the U.S.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act Competitive Funding Round
$3,850,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state conservation agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land acquisition projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public access to outdoor recreation in the Highlands Region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
$2,120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This program provides funding to support farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with disabilities, including veterans, by enhancing their productivity and quality of life through education, assistance, and resources.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and tribal governments to encourage private landowners to open their agricultural and forest lands for wildlife-related recreation while improving habitat quality.

Natural Resources
State governments