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Maryland Agriculture Grants

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Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Maryland landowners engaged in farming, ranching, or forestry who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
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
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
Food Aggregation Grant
$550,000
Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support commercial food aggregators and distributors in Montgomery County, Maryland, to improve access to locally sourced foods for institutions like schools and hospitals while enhancing the local food system and economy.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Agricultural Innovation Grant
Contact for amount
Frederick County Government (Frederick County)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This program provides financial support to local agricultural producers in Frederick County, Maryland, to help them expand or diversify their operations through innovative practices and infrastructure improvements.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant
$200,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland agricultural producers to help them secure federal funding for developing and marketing value-added agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) FY2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to support projects that address economic, agricultural, and community development challenges in rural areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund
$981,250
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved rural populations through various health initiatives and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and regional partners working to improve economic development, infrastructure, and quality of life in rural Maryland communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Innovation & Equipment Grant
$25,000
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local farmers and agricultural businesses in Washington County, Maryland, to modernize operations and implement innovative practices for sustainable growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support local agricultural businesses and initiatives in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, helping them improve operations, marketing, and sustainability efforts.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
RAFI’s Farm Infrastructure Grant Program
$10,000
Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to historically underserved farmers in the southeastern U.S. for essential infrastructure improvements and support for new farming operations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program
$100,000
Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County to expand community gardening initiatives that increase access to fresh food for residents facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program
$10,000
Farm Credit of the Virginias
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations that enhance agriculture and rural life in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland through various initiatives like education, food security, and mental health support.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
FY2026 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) – Rural
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to strengthen rural communities through projects focused on economic growth, workforce development, and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits