Agriculture & Forestry Funding
The table below displays grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding that support agribusinesses (including forest management) in the United States.
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
This table is updated monthly.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award/Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value-Added Producer Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Planning; feasibility; business plans; marketing; processing; packaging; working capital | Agricultural producers; producer groups; farmer/rancher cooperatives; majority producer-controlled ventures | 22-Apr-26 | $50,000 planning; up to $200,000 working capital |
| Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Training; education; outreach; technical assistance | Universities; nonprofits; extension and other eligible organizations serving beginning farmers/ranchers | Expected 2026 (dates vary per NOFO) | $50,000 to $750,000 |
| 2501 Program | USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Outreach; education; technical assistance; business assistance; USDA program access | Community-based organizations; nonprofits; higher education institutions; eligible Tribal entities | Expected July 2026 (per recent cycle) | Undisclosed |
| Farmers Market Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Farmers markets; direct marketing; agritourism; CSA; producer-to-retail/restaurant/institution sales; training | Domestic producer-facing nonprofits, businesses, governments, Tribes, universities, agricultural groups and similar eligible entities | Expected June–July 2026 (per FY2025 cycle) | $50,000 to $500,000 |
| Local Food Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Food hubs; aggregation; distribution; storage; value-added products; market development; local food enterprises | Domestic entities supporting local/regional food business enterprises | Expected June–July 2026 (per FY2025 cycle) | $50,000 to $500,000 |
| Regional Food System Partnerships | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Regional food system planning; implementation; partner coordination; institutional procurement; supply-chain development | Partnerships led by eligible domestic entities, including nonprofits, governments, Tribal entities, and institutions | Expected mid-2026 (per FY2025 cycle) | $100,000 to $1,000,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; education; research; plant health; producer support | State departments/agencies of agriculture directly; businesses/nonprofits/individuals usually apply through state subawards | Expected July 2026 (per FY2025 cycle) | Undisclosed |
| Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Market research; new market opportunities; cooperative development; product distribution; product development | State departments of agriculture; state experiment stations; state universities/colleges; other state agencies | Expected spring 2026 (per recent cycle) | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Local food systems; producer-consumer linkages; food access; enterprise development; self-sustaining community food projects | Private nonprofit entities | Expected 2026 (per annual cycle) | $125,000 to $400,000 |
| Specialty Crop Research Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Specialty crop R&D; extension; pest/disease response; mechanization; production efficiency; profitability | Colleges/universities; research institutions; nonprofits; private organizations; government entities and other eligible applicants | Expected 2026 (per recent cycle) | $50,000 to $2,000,000+ |
| AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market diversification; interprovincial trade; market development; trade promotion | Canadian processors and producers meeting SME requirements | September 30, 2030 or until funds are committed | Undisclosed |
| AgriScience Program – Projects | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Applied science; pre-commercial R&D; innovation; commercialization support; climate/economic resilience | For-profits; nonprofits; co-ops; Indigenous applicants and other eligible organizations | Rolling until funds are committed | Up to $5,000,000 per project |
| AgriDiversity Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Training; leadership; entrepreneurship; business skills; inclusion of underrepresented groups in agriculture | Not-for-profit organizations | Closed May 30, 2025; future intakes may be announced | Up to $200,000 per year; up to $1,000,000 total |
| AgriCompetitiveness Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sector capacity building; producer education; farm safety; public trust; fairs/exhibitions; best practices | Canadian organizations and sector entities meeting program rules | Closed May 30, 2025; future intakes may be announced | Up to $1,000,000 per year; up to $5,000,000 total |
| AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Assurance systems; traceability; food safety; animal/plant health; quality systems; export-readiness claims | National industry associations | Closed; additional application dates may be announced | Up to $1,000,000 per year |
| Rural Business Development Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Technical assistance; business development; training; rural enterprise support | Public bodies; Indian Tribes; nonprofits serving rural areas | Expected May–June 2026 (per typical cycle) | Undisclosed |
| Agriculture Innovation Center Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Operating agriculture innovation centers; technical assistance; value-added product development; marketing support | Commercial organizations; Tribes; institutions of higher education; local governments; nonprofits; state governments | TBA for FY 2026 | Up to $1,000,000 |
| Rural Cooperative Development Grants | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Cooperative development centers; technical assistance; value-added processing; rural business development | Nonprofit institutions, including accredited institutions of higher education | Expected September 2026 (per recent cycle) | Up to $1,000,000 |
| Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Organic production; processing; marketing; resilience; research; extension; education | Universities; experiment stations; private organizations; corporations; individuals; federal agencies; consortia | 14-May-26 | $5,000 to $3,500,000 |
| Supplemental and Alternative Crops | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Canola and industrial hemp breeding; testing; production practices; value-added product development | Eligible research and development applicants per NIFA NOFO | Expected FY 2026 NOFO | Undisclosed |
| Organic Market Development Grant | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Organic market expansion; processing; aggregation; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; consumer-market development | Organic businesses; nonprofits; tribal, state, territory, and local government entities | Closed; future cycle not posted | Undisclosed |
| Dairy Business Innovation Initiative | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Dairy product development; production; marketing; distribution; technical assistance; subawards | Dairy businesses through regional DBI host entities | Closed; future cycle not posted | Undisclosed |
| Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program | USDA Food and Nutrition Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Local food sourcing; farm-to-school program launch/expansion; agricultural education; producer-market access | State agencies; Tribal organizations; Child Nutrition Program operators; local agencies; agricultural producers; producer groups; nonprofits | FY 2026 cycle open/posted | $100,000 to $500,000 |
| Market Access Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export promotion; overseas marketing; market development | Nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations; nonprofit state regional trade groups; U.S. agricultural cooperatives; state agencies | Closed July 6, 2025; future cycle expected spring-summer 2026 | Up to $200,000,000 total program funding |
| Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Long-term export market development; trade promotion | Nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations | Closed 2025; future cycle expected spring-summer 2026 | Up to $34,500,000 total program funding |
| Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Resolve sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical export barriers for specialty crops | U.S. entities | Closed 2025; future cycle expected spring-summer 2026 | Undisclosed |
| Emerging Markets Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Feasibility studies; market research; technical assistance; export market expansion | U.S. entities | Closed 2025; future cycle expected spring-summer 2026 | Undisclosed |
| America First Trade Promotion Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export marketing and promotion activities for U.S. agricultural commodities | Nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations; SRTGs; U.S. agricultural cooperatives; U.S. state agencies | Expected 2026 cycle | Undisclosed |
| Value-Added Program | Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Processing capacity expansion; food safety; new product/process development; market development | Alberta food and bio-industrial processors; individuals; corporations; partnerships; co-operatives | Currently closed; next intake TBA | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| On-Farm Value-Added Program | Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Processing capacity expansion; food safety; new product/process development; market development | Alberta primary producers; individuals; corporations; partnerships; co-operatives | Currently closed; next intake TBA | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Emerging Opportunities Program | Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Innovation; capacity expansion; new builds; new technologies; sector growth | Agriculture and bio-industrial processors and other invited Alberta applicants | Intake by invitation / letter of request | Up to $2,000,000 project maximum |
| Agriculture Development Fund | Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture | Province | Applied research; production constraints; value-added processing research | Research applicants working on Saskatchewan agriculture priorities | Expected annual/recurring call; 2026 awards posted | Undisclosed |
| Strategic Research Initiative | Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture | Province | Targeted strategic agricultural research; integrated multidisciplinary projects | Collaborative research teams and institutions | Closed Sept. 22, 2025; future targeted calls may be announced | Up to $2,500,000 |
| Research and Innovation Program | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Research; innovation; commercialization support; value-added processing; public trust | Researchers, organizations, industry, and eligible agri-food sector applicants | Guide posted March 12, 2026; intake timing undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Programme d’appui au développement de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire en région (PADAAR) | Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec | Province | Regional agriculture and agri-food development; innovation trials; demonstrations; product promotion | Regional and sector applicants under program measures | Rolling through February 15, 2027, or until funds are exhausted | Undisclosed |
| Prime-Vert | Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec | Province | Agroenvironmental practices; environmental performance improvements | Agricultural applicants under program streams | Rolling from May 4, 2026, until funds are exhausted | Undisclosed |
| Soutien aux exportations bioalimentaires | Gouvernement du Québec / MAPAQ | Province | Export development; market development outside Québec | Québec food processors; farms; fisheries/aquaculture firms; outsourced food processors with Québec operations | Until funds are exhausted | $15,000 to $100,000 |
| Soutien individuel d’accès aux marchés | Gouvernement du Québec / MAPAQ | Province | Market access; expansion into new retail/distribution channels; Québec market growth | Québec food processors and agroprocessors with at least one year of commercialization and >$250,000 revenue | Until funds are exhausted | $10,000 to $100,000 |
| AGRI Value-Added Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment; processing; production capacity; market diversification; market access | Individuals; farmers; businesses; agricultural cooperatives; nonprofits; educational institutions; local governments; Tribal governments | 17-Jun-26 | Up to $150,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Marketing and promotion; aggregation and distribution; pest and disease prevention; specialty crop competitiveness | Eligible specialty-crop applicants under the state RFP | 11-Feb-26 | $25,000 to $125,000 |
| AFID Infrastructure Grants | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Capital projects; food hubs; farmers’ markets; commercial kitchens; processing; packaging; local food infrastructure | Localities and political subdivisions working with small farmers, food producers, and related project partners | 30-Apr-26 | Undisclosed |
| AFID Facility Grants | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | New or expanding value-added or processing facilities; agribusiness expansion | Political subdivisions for the benefit of eligible agribusiness companies | Rolling / by inquiry | Undisclosed |
| Growth Through Agriculture | Montana Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment; construction; advertising and promotion; engineering and other agribusiness development costs | Montana agribusiness applicants under program rules | FY 2026 cycle opened October 10, 2025; next cycle expected fall 2026 | Up to $50,000 grant |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Research; education; marketing; specialty crop competitiveness | Georgia-headquartered grower associations, commodity commissions, colleges, universities, state/local governments, and certain nonprofits | 2026 cycle closed; next RFA expected around February 1, 2027 | $20,000 to $100,000+ |
| Hurricane Helene Block Grant | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Disaster recovery for impacted agricultural producers | Eligible Georgia farmers/producers affected by Hurricane Helene | 27-Apr-26 | Undisclosed |
| Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Farmland protection; conservation easements; preserving active farming and food production | Qualified easement holders and eligible Georgia farmland-conservation project applicants | 20-May-26 | Undisclosed |
| Blue Catfish Infrastructure Grant Program | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Processing; flash freezing; seafood infrastructure; packaging; labeling | Political subdivisions supporting eligible blue catfish processing and infrastructure projects | Next funding round; date not posted | Up to $250,000 |
| Agricultural Enterprise Fund | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing; market access; capacity expansion; agricultural innovation | Tennessee agriculture, food, or forestry businesses; farmers; local governments; nonprofits; projects located in Tennessee | 10-Apr-26 | Up to $499,999 |
| Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Engineering; design; construction; food safety consulting; equipment; installation; capacity expansion | Wisconsin meat processors licensed by DATCP or USDA and engaged in livestock harvest or meat processing | 23-Feb-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Food safety; specialty crop research and technology; pest and disease control; pollinator health; distribution efficiency; seed and crop development | Projects benefiting the Illinois specialty crop industry; not for projects solely benefiting one organization or individual | Currently closed; next cycle expected 2026–2027 | Up to $75,000 |
| Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency Program | Province of British Columbia | Province | Equipment; infrastructure; innovative resilience measures for existing orchards | Commercial tree fruit producers in British Columbia | Closed; applications exceeded available funding | Up to $100,000 per farm business |
| CanExport SMEs | Government of Canada / Trade Commissioner Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; international business expansion; market-entry activities | Eligible Canadian SMEs with qualifying products/services and economic ties to Canada | Rolling by fiscal-year intake rules | $10,000 to $50,000 CAD |
| North Carolina Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR) | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Agricultural innovation; research; value-added products; market support; grower education | Research and innovation applicants under NCDA&CS program rules | 2026 cycle not posted on the main program page | Undisclosed |
| Increasing Meat Production, Efficiency and Capacity (IMPEC) | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Meat and seafood processing equipment; infrastructure; consulting; labor; training; retention; value-added processing | Independent NC meat and seafood processors meeting inspection and producer-contractor requirements | 2026 cycle not posted on the main program page | Undisclosed |
| N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Processing facilities; value-added manufacturing; facility expansion; supply-chain gap filling | Eligible North Carolina entities creating or expanding agricultural manufacturing facilities and related projects | 13-Apr-26 | Undisclosed |
| Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Value-added processing; regional food systems; supply chains; healthy food access | Value-added agriculture businesses; community organizations; underserved entities and other eligible applicants | 15-Apr-26 | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Market access; profitability; labor challenges; ag technology; pest, disease, and climate response | Producer groups; organizations; associations; state and local governments; colleges and universities; nonprofits; specialty crop stakeholders | 13-Feb-26 | Undisclosed |
| Wine and Grape Industry Processing Grant | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Processing capacity; equipment; facilities; wine-grape infrastructure | Colorado wine industry applicants under program rules | Closed; future cycle not posted | Up to $250,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; education; production and industry support | Eligible Mississippi specialty-crop applicants under the state RFP | 1-Apr-26 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Market development; research; distribution; specialty crop competitiveness | Businesses; nonprofits; public agencies; Tribal governments; public or private colleges and universities | Closed Sept. 11, 2025; expected late summer 2026 (per FY 2026 cycle) | $100,000 to $500,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Research; promotion; marketing; food safety; specialty crop competitiveness | Nonprofits; commodity associations; state and local government agencies; colleges and universities | 10-Mar-26 | Up to $200,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Marketing; promotion; research and development; access to specialty crops; distribution efficiency | Legal entities; schools; colleges and universities; extension programs; research institutions; other eligible organizations | 17-Apr-26 | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food | State | Supply chain; aggregation; distribution; storage; processing; market access; R&D; producer education; food safety | Producers; private businesses; schools; trade associations; nonprofits; farming and ranching co-ops; other eligible Utah applicants | Closed; awards expected April–June 2026 | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Research; promotion; marketing; food safety; distribution efficiency; sustainability | State and local government agencies; educational institutions; nonprofits; agricultural associations; industry and producer groups | Pre-applications due Feb. 6, 2026; full proposals due March 13, 2026 | Up to $100,000 |
| Local Food Infrastructure Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Storage; processing; packaging; aggregation; distribution of value-added products | Illinois farms; cooperatives; processing facilities; food businesses; food hubs with 50 employees or fewer; nonprofits; local governments | FY 2026 cycle posted; deadline not shown on main page | Up to $250,000 collaborative; up to $75,000 individual |
| Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets / Farm and Food Growth Fund | State | Construction; renovation; equipment purchase and installation; food and fiber processing expansion; aggregation and storage as part of processing projects | Eligible applicants under program rules for New York food and fiber processing projects using New York-grown or raised inputs | 28-Apr-26 | $250,000 to $2,500,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop market development; research; competitiveness; demand growth | Eligible Washington applicants under SCBGP rules | Phase I closed Oct. 15, 2025; invited full proposals due Feb. 5, 2026 | $25,000 to $250,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Idaho State Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; production; marketing; research; industry support | Nonprofits; local, state, and federal government entities; for-profits; universities | 8-Mar-26 | Average past awards $50,000 to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Research; marketing; training; education; specialty crop competitiveness | Eligible Connecticut entities whose projects benefit more than one specialty crop business, individual, or organization | 16-Mar-26 | Up to $100,000 |
| Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Farm-to-school purchasing; producer-school relationships; agricultural education; local food market access | Eligible New York applicants under program rules, including schools and nonprofit partners | 12-Mar-26 | $50,000 to $150,000 |
| Local Food System Infrastructure Grant | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment; facility improvements; post-harvest handling; aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; distribution; market access | Washington farms; ranches; food processors; food distributors; other eligible applicants under WSDA guidelines | Closed; next round anticipated Summer 2027 | $200,000 to $750,000 for Large Projects |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | West Virginia Department of Agriculture | State | Marketing; education; research; specialty crop competitiveness | Eligible West Virginia applicants whose projects benefit the specialty crop industry rather than a single farm | 30-Jan-26 | Up to $100,000 |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grants | New Jersey Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution | Agricultural producers or processors; groups of producers/processors; nonprofits; local governments; Tribal governments; institutions such as schools, universities, and hospitals | Current application timing not shown on the main program page | $100,000 to $3,000,000 for infrastructure projects |
| Oregon Farm to School Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment; infrastructure; grading; packing; labeling; processing; value-added processing; refrigeration; installation work | Oregon farmers; ranchers; seafood harvesters; fishermen; processors intending to sell to eligible school and Tribal meal markets | 2025–2027 biennium program; current application date not shown on the main page | Undisclosed |
| Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Processing; marketing; distribution; local food sales expansion | Individuals, groups, or businesses involved in Wisconsin production agriculture, food processing, food distribution, food warehousing, retail food establishments, or agricultural tourism operations | Closed Sept. 15, 2025; next cycle expected 2026 | Up to $50,000 |
| Dairy Processor Grants | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Food safety; staff training; modernization; processor innovation and profitability | Licensed Wisconsin dairy processing plants engaged in pasteurizing, processing, or manufacturing milk or dairy products | Closed Sept. 17, 2025; next cycle expected 2026 | Up to $50,000 per processor per year |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Food safety; specialty crop research; seed and crop development; pest and disease control; distribution efficiency; sustainability | Nonprofits; producer organizations; government agencies; universities; other Wisconsin agriculture organizations; for-profits if the project significantly benefits the industry | 3-Mar-26 | $10,000 to $100,000 |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program | Indiana State Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; storage; distribution; facility expansion; value-added products | Indiana food and farm businesses and other eligible entities under ISDA’s RFSI program | Closed; grantees selected April 2025 | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Processing; aggregation; distribution; middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure for food and farm businesses | California food and farm businesses and other eligible entities under CDFA’s RFSI program | Closed; 2025 equipment-only solicitation closed | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution | Washington food and farm businesses and other eligible Washington entities | Closed July 15, 2024; one-time-only program | Undisclosed |
| Agricultural Innovation Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Project planning; on-farm or processing innovation; energy efficiency; renewable energy; biosecurity; processing technology; regional innovation projects | Farmers; processors; service providers to farmers; cooperatives and associations using agricultural commodities to create products or energy | 18-Apr-26 | $100,000 to $2,000,000 for regional impact projects |
| Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Establishment; construction; rehabilitation; expansion of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and food enterprises; aggregation; processing; market development; food access technology | Pennsylvania entities primarily engaged in selling fresh, staple, and perishable food to consumers in underserved communities; includes eligible food enterprises and certain retailers | Current round open; application window shown on official page | Up to $500,000 for grocery stores; up to $100,000 for food enterprises |
| Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture / Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority | State | Feasibility studies; marketing studies; legal assistance; marketing plans; business plans; cooperative prospectus development; operational consulting for value-added ag business concepts | Missouri residents; groups of individuals; businesses; organizations related to agriculture with Missouri-based value-added concepts | Closed; next cycle not posted | Up to $200,000 |
| Missouri Value-Added Agriculture “Farm to Table” Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture / Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority | State | Coolers; freezers; washing; bagging; packing equipment; GAP/GHP and HACCP plan development; processing of locally grown products for institutional markets | Missouri small businesses purchasing or processing locally grown agricultural products from small farmers, with institutions making up a material portion of sales | Closed; next cycle not posted | Up to $200,000 |
| Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture / Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority | State | Facility expansion; new construction; equipment; consulting; cooperative formation; value-added agriculture upgrades | Missouri residents; groups of individuals; cooperatives; businesses; organizations related to agriculture with Missouri-based value-added concepts | September 19, 2025; future cycle not yet posted | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; distribution; cold storage; co-packing | Agricultural producers or processors; groups of producers/processors; nonprofits; for-profits; local governments; Tribal governments; schools; universities; hospitals | Main program page active; application materials posted; current deadline not shown on page | $100,000 to $1,000,000 infrastructure; $10,000 to $100,000 equipment-only |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Texas Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; value-added food products; storage; distribution | Agricultural producers; producer groups; nonprofits; eligible for-profit food aggregators, processors, co-packers, distributors, and manufacturers; local governments; Tribal governments; institutions | Current page active; equipment-only round open on main page; specific deadline not shown in captured lines | $100,000 to $3,000,000 infrastructure; $10,000 to $100,000 equipment-only |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; distribution; facility improvements; construction; equipment | For-profit middle-of-supply-chain entities meeting SBA size standards and other eligible applicants under program rules | Infrastructure round closed March 1, 2024; equipment-only round closed February 9, 2024; program remains officially documented | $100,000 to $2,400,000 infrastructure; $10,000 to $100,000 equipment-only |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; value-added processing infrastructure | Maine food and beverage businesses and other eligible entities under program rules | Infrastructure round closed April 29, 2024; equipment-only round closed October 28, 2024; state says funding is not recurring | Undisclosed |
| Agricultural Development Grant | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Market promotion; market research and development; value-added processing; new technology demonstration | Eligible Maine applicants under program rules | Temporarily closed | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Delaware Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty-crop marketing; research; new market development; specialty-crop competitiveness | Agricultural producers; nonprofits; government entities; for-profits; educational institutions based in Delaware or with Delaware affiliation | 24-Jun-25 | $5,000 to $75,000 |
| Animal Waste Technology Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Innovative animal-waste management; alternative product development; manure-to-energy; on-farm value-added waste utilization | Individuals; vendors; businesses | 17-Oct-25 | Approximately $750,000 total program funding |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; value-added food supply-chain infrastructure | Small and underserved business owners; historically underserved farmers or ranchers; other eligible food and farm businesses under program rules | Closed; proposals were due April 15, 2024 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; industry support | Eligible New Hampshire applicants under SCBGP rules | 2026 application coming soon | Up to $100,000 |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure; aggregation; processing; distribution; resilience projects | Eligible Massachusetts food and farm supply-chain applicants under MDAR rules | Current timing not shown in the official snippet I could validate | Up to $500,000 |
| Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Capital infrastructure; equipment; stronger local food supply chains; food access; processing/distribution infrastructure | Eligible Massachusetts applicants under MDAR rules | 4-May-26 | Up to $500,000 |
| Specialty Crop Grants | North Dakota Department of Agriculture | State | Pest and disease control; new/improved seed varieties; specialty crop research; nutrition education; specialty crop competitiveness | Organizations; institutions; individuals; partnerships that enhance North Dakota specialty crops | 12-Jan-26 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Nebraska Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; promotion; research; industry development | Eligible applicants under NDA SCBGP rules | FY 2026 concept proposals posted; application timing through state portal | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry | State | Domestic or foreign market development; marketing; education; research; distribution; specialty crop competitiveness | Eligible Oklahoma specialty-crop applicants under ODAFF rules | 27-Feb-26 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Nevada Department of Agriculture | State | Research; education; local and regional fresh food systems; distribution efficiency; sustainable production; specialty crop competitiveness | Nonprofits; tribal organizations; minority groups; disadvantaged farmers; agricultural associations; industry groups; community-based organizations; individual producers; academia | Letter of Intent due March 6, 2026; invited applications due March 31, 2026 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Rhode Island DEM Division of Agriculture | State | Marketing; production and distribution expansion; food safety; pest and disease control; seed variety development; research; sustainability | Organizations; industry groups; academic institutions; partnerships involving producers and other organizations; for-profits allowed under federal cost rules if industry benefit is broad | 28-Feb-26 | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Alaska Division of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; cold storage; facility modernization | Alaska food and farm businesses and other eligible entities under program rules | Closed; current page does not show the next deadline | $100,000 to $1,000,000 infrastructure |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant | Ohio Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution | Ohio food and farm businesses and other eligible entities under program rules | 15-Mar-24 | $100,000 to $3,000,000 infrastructure |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources | State | Processing capacity expansion; equipment and facilities modernization; packaging and labeling; storage; middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure | Agricultural producers or processors; nonprofits; local and Tribal governments; institutions involved in middle-of-supply-chain activities | 10-Mar-24 | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State | Dry and cold storage; delivery and distribution; processing options; market entry for Wyoming-grown products | Wyoming food and farm businesses and other eligible entities under program rules | Closed; current page does not show the next deadline | $100,000 to $750,000 infrastructure |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Guam Department of Agriculture | Territory | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; food-supply-chain infrastructure | Agricultural producers or processors; groups of producers/processors; nonprofits; eligible for-profits; local or Tribal governments; schools; universities; hospitals | 30-Apr-24 | $100,000 to $500,000 infrastructure |
| Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; facility expansion; equipment; construction and renovation | Agricultural producers or processors; producer groups; nonprofits; for-profits meeting SBA size standards; local governments; Tribal governments; schools; universities; hospitals | August 5, 2024; future rounds not posted | $100,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Aggregation; processing; manufacturing; storage; transport; wholesaling; distribution; middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure | Agricultural producers or processors; producer groups; nonprofits; for-profits meeting SBA size standards; local governments; Tribal governments; schools; universities; hospitals | Closed; state says no further round is planned | $100,000 to $250,000 |
| Healthy Food Financing Fund | New Mexico Economic Development Department | State | Predevelopment; facility development; equipment; processing/value-added products; cold chain; warehousing; food hubs/distribution; agriculture-only projects; climate-smart pre-production R&D | Political subdivisions; Tribes and pueblos; for-profits; cooperatives; nonprofits; small farmers/ranchers; educational institutions | 19-Nov-25 | $50,000; $100,000; or $150,000 |