The American Farmland Trust (AFT) Brighter Future Fund’s Emergency Resilience Grant is designed to support farmers and ranchers experiencing natural disasters (such as flooding, wildfires, or avian flu), the loss or delay of funding due to the government funding freeze, or a loss of markets. Donor Name: American Farmland Trust State: All … [Read more...] about American Farmland Trust announces Emergency Resilience Grant
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2025-2026 Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant (Colorado)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant applications are open now! Donor Name: Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) State: Colorado County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about 2025-2026 Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant (Colorado)
AGRI Value-Added Grant Program 2025 (Minnesota)
The AGRI Value-Added Grant program is designed to increase sales of Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added products. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/07/2025 Size … [Read more...] about AGRI Value-Added Grant Program 2025 (Minnesota)
Minnesota: AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant 2025
The AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing (MPEM) Grant offers designated grants to facilitate the start-up, modernization, or expansion of meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing businesses. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/07/2025 Size of the … [Read more...] about Minnesota: AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant 2025
Agricultural Preservation Restriction Improvement Program 2026 – Massachusetts
The Agricultural Preservation Restriction Improvement Program is designed to help sustain active commercial farming on land that Department funds have already protected. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 04/10/2025 Size of the … [Read more...] about Agricultural Preservation Restriction Improvement Program 2026 – Massachusetts
Massachusetts: Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking applications for the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) program. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/10/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Massachusetts: Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
Farm Viability Enhancement Program 2026 – Massachusetts
The Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP) provides business planning, technical assistance, and grants to commercial farms to improve farm viability and to preserve and support the stewardship of agricultural resources. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Farm Viability Enhancement Program 2026 – Massachusetts
Request for Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program 2025 – Utah
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry. Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program 2025 – Utah
KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program 2025 (Kansas)
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Donor Name: Kansas Department of Agriculture State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Funds for the program are … [Read more...] about KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program 2025 (Kansas)
2025 Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program (Massachusetts)
The Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) offers grants with a one-to-one dollar match to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system. Donor Name: Massachusetts Department of … [Read more...] about 2025 Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program (Massachusetts)
Request for Applications for Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant 2025
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant program to provide grants for dairy farmers, processors, dairy brands, and/or producer associations to take actionable steps to improve the safety of dairy products. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant 2025
RAFI’s Caribbean Infrastructure Grant (U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico)
RAFI’s Caribbean Infrastructure Grant provides support to farmers in the U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico for infrastructure projects. Donor Name: RAFI-USA Territory: U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Ric Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/26/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Rural … [Read more...] about RAFI’s Caribbean Infrastructure Grant (U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico)
2025 Produce Safety Mini-Grant (Minnesota)
The Produce Safety Mini-Grant helps reimburse Minnesota produce farmers for expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 03/22/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about 2025 Produce Safety Mini-Grant (Minnesota)
2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is seeking applications for its 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Donor Name: Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) State: Louisiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/17/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant … [Read more...] about 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Louisiana
2025 NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant to support dairy farmers in improving their operations for long-term success. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about 2025 NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant 2025 (Maryland)
The Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development is seeking applications for its Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant. Donor Name: Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development State: Maryland County: Queen Annes County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/10/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Upper Shore Micro Ag Grant 2025 (Maryland)
Grants for BIPOC-Led Agricultural Nonprofits
The FruitGuys Community Fund is now accepting applications for its grant program, offering financial support to farmers committed to sustainable practices and community impact. Donor Name: The FruitGuys Community Fund State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 01/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to … [Read more...] about Grants for BIPOC-Led Agricultural Nonprofits
Request for Proposals for Conservation Opportunity Fund 2025 (New Hampshire)
The Conservation Opportunity Fund provides funding for owners or stewards of small tracts of land interested in improving their property's wildlife habitat. Donor Name: Cheshire County Conservation District State: New Hampshire County: Cheshire County (NH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Conservation Opportunity Fund 2025 (New Hampshire)
Apply now for Local Farmer Awards 2025 (Massachusetts)
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Local Farmer Awards. Donor Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation State: Massachusetts County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 01/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Details: The Local Farmer Awards are intended to help farmers … [Read more...] about Apply now for Local Farmer Awards 2025 (Massachusetts)
North Carolina: Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is accepting applications for its Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services State: North Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 01/17/2025 Size … [Read more...] about North Carolina: Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC Workforce-Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Workforce Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center to provide technical assistance and evaluation oversight to implementation project. Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) State: All … [Read more...] about Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC Workforce-Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center
2024-2025 Ag Conservation Research Grants (Pennsylvania)
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Ag Conservation Research Grants. Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Department of … [Read more...] about 2024-2025 Ag Conservation Research Grants (Pennsylvania)
Minnesota: Cooperative Development Grant Program
The Cooperative Development Grant Program (CDG) is a competitive funding opportunity to help farmers finance new cooperatives that organize for purposes of operating an agricultural product processing facility or marketing an agricultural product or agricultural service. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) State: … [Read more...] about Minnesota: Cooperative Development Grant Program
Pine Cone Foundation Micro Grant – California
The Pine Cone Foundation (PCF) micro-grant is open to established small California-based farms, ranches, fishing, and aquaculture operations that are looking to accomplish a specific project within one year. Donor Name: Pine Cone Foundation (PCF) State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/08/2023 Size … [Read more...] about Pine Cone Foundation Micro Grant – California
New England Farmland Access, Succession, and Transfer Support Grants (FAST)
American Farmland Trust's New England regional office is offering Farmland Access, Succession, and Transfer Support (FAST) grants to farmers for projects that facilitate buying or leasing land or passing on their farm. Donor Name: American Farmland Trust State: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about New England Farmland Access, Succession, and Transfer Support Grants (FAST)
