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State Agriculture Grants

Explore 606 grant opportunities

Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants
$250,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Michigan to help them acquire development rights and preserve valuable agricultural land for future farming use.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

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
AGRI Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices Cost Share Program
$2,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and handlers to help cover the costs of obtaining or maintaining USDA Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices certification.

Agriculture
Individuals
Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$50,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts farmers for infrastructure improvements that enhance sustainability, climate resilience, and operational efficiency in their agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
$50,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations for innovative practices that improve soil health and promote agroforestry initiatives.

Environment
Individuals
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 agricultural businesses in Louisiana 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
Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program
$10,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners in Arkansas for thinning overstocked pine forests to prevent southern pine beetle infestations and promote healthier, more profitable pine stands.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Vermont Pay for Performance Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont farmers for reducing phosphorus runoff through improved land management practices, promoting environmental sustainability while supporting agricultural viability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,600,000
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to agricultural producers, seafood processors, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland to improve food storage and distribution systems in rural areas, enhancing access to healthy, locally sourced food.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides reimbursement-based funding to farmers and nonprofit educational institutions in Pennsylvania to support sustainable farming practices that improve soil and water quality while reducing operating costs.

Agriculture
Individuals
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality in North Carolina by addressing pollution from sources like stormwater and agricultural runoff, targeting both impaired and at-risk waterbodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant
$5,200,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Natural Resources
State governments
Livestock and Commodity Exposition Competitive Grants
$5,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations hosting livestock and commodity events in Michigan, helping to enhance educational and competitive experiences for the public.

Agriculture
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, storing, and distributing locally grown food products.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Micro-Grants For Food Security Program
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Hawaii for projects that enhance local food production, focusing on sustainable agriculture to improve food security in communities.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
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
Local Soil Health Workshop Grant
$10,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Utah-based organizations for hosting educational workshops that promote sustainable soil health practices among local agricultural stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
AGRI Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant
$10,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers in improving their resilience to extreme weather through the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Agriculture
Individuals