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 | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Geography | Deadlines | Award/Incentive | Info Link | QA Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural technology R&D; commercialization; innovation | Small businesses that previously received eligible USDA SBIR/STTR Phase I awards | United States | 17-Nov-26 | $600,000–$650,000 | Official program page | Strong agribusiness-technology fit, but Phase II is restricted to prior Phase I winners. No match required. |
| Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Citrus production; HLB disease control; agricultural technology; research and extension | Federal agencies, laboratories, universities, research organizations, private organizations/corporations, experiment stations, Extension, individuals, and eligible groups | United States | 2-Nov-26 | $500,000–$15,000,000 | Official program page | Highly targeted to the citrus industry. Current stage is pre-application. No match required. |
| 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agriculture research, Extension, teaching, workforce and institutional capacity | 1890 Land-grant Institutions | United States | 4-Nov-26 | $50,000–$750,000 | Official program page | Direct agriculture match. Applicant eligibility is narrowly limited to 1890 institutions. No match required. |
| Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural education; applied research; community development; workforce development | Eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions | United States | 3-Dec-26 | $25,000–$1,200,000 | Official program page | Awards can exceed your $50,000 threshold, although the published range begins at $25,000. No match required. |
| Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agriculture research, education, outreach, equipment and institutional capacity | NIFA-certified Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture | United States | 10-Nov-26 | $30,000–$750,000 | Official program page | Awards can exceed $50,000, though the range begins below your threshold. No match required. |
| Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural productivity; food systems; rural/community development; Tribal agriculture; Extension pilots | 1994 Land-grant Institutions | United States | 2-Nov-26 | $50,000–$200,000 | Official program page | Directly meets your minimum threshold. Restricted to 1994 institutions. No match required. |
| Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural and natural-resources education; curricula; equipment; experiential learning | 1994 Land-grant Institutions | United States | 7-Oct-26 | $228,571 | Official program page | Near-term deadline. Four-year continuation cycle; no match required. |
| National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Graduate training in food and agricultural sciences; experiential learning; agricultural workforce | Eligible land-grant institutions, qualifying colleges/universities and eligible university research foundations | United States | 15-Oct-26 | $78,000–$705,000 | Official program page | Meets the $50,000 threshold. No match required. |
| Higher Education Challenge Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Food/agricultural science education; curriculum; faculty; instrumentation; student development | Eligible colleges and universities teaching food and agricultural sciences | United States | 15-Oct-26 | $150,000–$750,000 | Official program page | Meets threshold; agriculture-focused education rather than direct farm/business capital expenditures. No match required. |
| Agriculture Innovation Center Program | USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service | Federal Government | Grant | Value-added agriculture; feasibility studies; business planning; marketing; organizational and financial assistance to producers | Commercial organizations, Tribes, higher education, local governments, nonprofits, state governments | United States | 31-Jan-27 | $600,000–$1,000,000 | Official program page | Strong agribusiness fit. Applicant operates a center serving agricultural producers. Match of at least one-third of total project budget required. |
| Specialty Crop Multi-State Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Specialty-crop research, food safety, pest/disease work, marketing, promotion and multi-state industry problems | Participating state agriculture departments; certain local governments, Tribes, universities and nonprofits through applicable application pathways | United States and territories | October 16, 2026 for multi-state partners; December 4, 2026 for participating states | $250,000–$1,000,000 | Official program page | Requires collaboration across state boundaries. 25% non-federal cost share required. Applicant pathway depends on participating-state status. |
| Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Dairy processing, equipment, infrastructure, product development, marketing, distribution and producer/business subawards | FY2026 direct applicants limited to four existing DBI initiatives | United States | 1-Dec-26 | $2,300,000–$3,450,000 | Official program page | Direct applicant eligibility is very narrow, but at least 50% of initiative funds must support subawards to dairy businesses. FY26 emphasizes equipment and infrastructure. |
| Value-Added Program – Stream B | Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Grant | Processing expansion, food safety, new products/processes, market development and market access | Alberta food processors and bio-industrial processors meeting program requirements | Alberta, Canada | 9-Nov-26 | Over $50,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Excellent fit for agrifood processors. Capital costs generally 25% grant/75% applicant; eligible non-capital costs generally 50/50 subject to limits. |
| On-Farm Value-Added Program – Stream B | Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Grant | On-farm value-added processing, production expansion, market development and job creation | Eligible Alberta primary agricultural producers | Alberta, Canada | 9-Nov-26 | Over $50,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Particularly relevant to farmers adding processing or other value-added activities. Capital expenses generally funded at 25%. |
| Emerging Opportunities Grant Program | Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Grant | New processing facilities; major expansions; equipment; engineering; export-market development; sector collaboration | Agriculture and bio-industrial processors and industry organizations | Alberta, Canada | Undisclosed | Up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year; $2,000,000 project maximum | Official program page | Currently open. Processor projects generally require at least $2 million total investment. Applicants first discuss eligibility with the department and are invited to submit if the project fits. |
| Resiliency and Public Trust Program | Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Grant | Food safety, animal/plant health, biosecurity, sustainability, traceability, farm safety, agriculture education and assurance systems | Industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, Alberta nonprofits, municipalities, school authorities and certain licensed meat/dairy facilities | Alberta, Canada | Rolling | Up to $500,000 per year | Official program page | Applications are accepted and processed continually while funding remains. Non-capital costs generally 60% grant; capital costs 25% grant. |
| AGRI Works Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural research; education; outreach; marketing; regional/statewide agricultural development | Nonprofits, units of government, most colleges/universities | Minnesota | 29-Oct-26 | $5,000–$75,000 | Official program page | Only applications requesting $50,000+ meet your threshold. Requires 1:1 non-state match. For-profits and individuals are not eligible. Official FY2027 pool is $485,625. (MDA Minnesota) |
| Agricultural Research Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural research; food processing; farm economics; animal health; agricultural energy; biogas; agrivoltaics; AI; food systems | Individuals/entities capable of conducting qualifying Pennsylvania agricultural research | Pennsylvania | 9-Oct-26 | undisclosed | Official program page | Open now. No match required. Current official notice does not disclose a per-project award amount, so it is included under your undisclosed-award rule. Pennsylvania funds the program at approximately $2.2M annually. (Pennsylvania.gov) |
| Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant – Collaboration Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Greenhouses; irrigation; cold storage; growing equipment; utility connections; soil remediation; urban agriculture infrastructure | Individuals, partnerships, associations, firms, corporations, cooperatives and other legal entities participating in qualifying collaborative projects | Urban areas of Pennsylvania | 16-Oct-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Meets your threshold only at the maximum $50,000 award. Collaboration projects require multiple partners and a 15% applicant share; state reimbursement is up to 85%. (Pennsylvania.gov) |
| Working Lands Enterprise Initiative – Service Provider & Producer Association Grant | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Grant | Business planning; financial assistance services; workforce development; marketing; technical assistance; producer-association development | Organizations serving farm businesses; producer associations in agriculture, food, beverage and related working-lands sectors | Vermont | 5-Nov-26 | undisclosed; $225,000 total FY2027 pool | Official program announcement | Open now. $10,000 minimum, but officially no individual maximum; therefore individual award is reported as undisclosed. No match requirement. Applicants seeking $50,000+ are potentially within your threshold. (Vermont Agriculture) |
| Agricultural Products Utilization Commission Grants | North Dakota Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural processing; value-added products; R&D; commercialization; marketing; farm diversification; prototypes/agtech; technical assistance; agritourism | Generally North Dakota companies, higher-education entities, groups and individuals adding value to North Dakota agriculture; outside entities need a North Dakota partner | North Dakota | January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027 | undisclosed | Official APUC program page | Excellent direct agribusiness fit. Applications are reviewed quarterly. No universal award ceiling is published, so amount is undisclosed; 2026 awards reached $250,000, confirming the program can exceed your $50K threshold. (North Dakota Department of Agriculture) |
| Farmworkers Advancement Program Grant – PY 2026-27 | California Employment Development Department | State | Grant | Farmworker training; upskilling; career advancement; workforce development; agricultural-industry career pathways | Nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal governments | California | 12-Oct-26 | $1–$1,000,000 | Official California Grants Portal listing | Open now. $10M available. No match required. Only applications of at least $50,000 fit your threshold. Prior-cycle awards were commonly roughly $450K–$985K. (California Grants Portal) |
| Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program – FR92 | California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | State | Grant | Cleanup and prevention of illegal dumping on farms, ranches and agricultural properties | Public agencies and Tribal governments | California agricultural properties | 7-Oct-26 | undisclosed | Official California Grants Portal agriculture listing | Near-term deadline. Official portal reports award amount as dependent rather than a defined cap, so included as undisclosed. Narrow activity fit, but agriculture-specific and potentially applicable to public/Tribal applicants. (California Grants Portal) |
| Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | State | Grant | Compensation for livestock loss; nonlethal deterrents; indirect livestock-production losses caused by wolves | Businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal governments and other legal entities meeting depredation requirements | California | Rolling | undisclosed | Official California Grants Portal agriculture listing | Rolling. $600,000 program pool; individual amount is dependent/undisclosed. Applicant generally needs a confirmed or probable wolf depredation occurring on or after July 1, 2024. (California Grants Portal) |
| Capital Infrastructure and Investments | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Grant | Large capital equipment; processing expansion; automation; new technologies; quality-control systems; efficiency improvements; co-packing capacity | Agri-food processors, agri-product processors, qualifying primary producers adding value, Indigenous organizations/groups | Manitoba, Canada | 31-Dec-26 | Up to $2,500,000 | Official program page | Open now. Minimum eligible project value is $1M. Government share is 25% of first $200K and 10% thereafter. Manitoba’s official grants directory lists this program as a grant. (Province of Manitoba) |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Funding Year 2027 | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty-crop production, research, marketing, pest/disease work, food safety, education and industry competitiveness | Industry associations, producer groups, commodity commissions, nonprofits, for-profits, governments and educational institutions | Washington | 30-Oct-26 | $25,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ fit your threshold. Projects must benefit the specialty-crop industry rather than a single commercial operation. Approximately $4.7M expected. (WSDA) |
| Working Lands Enterprise Initiative – Business Enhancement Grant | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Grant | Equipment; infrastructure/construction; marketing; workforce training; R&D; business expansion | Farms and eligible food businesses using Vermont-grown ingredients; certain other working-lands businesses | Vermont | 10-Dec-26 | $10,000–$50,000 | Official program information | Application window is officially announced for October 9–December 10, 2026. Only a $50,000 request meets your selected threshold. (Vermont Agriculture) |
| Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Grant | Agricultural fair buildings; livestock/agriculture facilities; equipment; water, restroom, septic and stormwater infrastructure | Eligible agricultural/horticultural corporations and county Extension associations sponsoring qualifying fairs | New York | 31-Dec-26 | $10,000–$50,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only the $50,000 maximum award meets your threshold. $1.65M is available statewide. Eligibility is narrowly limited to qualifying fairs. (Agriculture and Markets) |
| Community Supported Agriculture Grant | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Grant | Purchase of Vermont CSA shares; local-food access; strengthening farm-to-early-childhood markets | Vermont nonprofit organizations and eligible early-childhood education providers serving multiple ECE programs | Vermont | 12-Nov-26 | undisclosed; $150,000 total program funding | Official program page | Open now. No individual award minimum or maximum is published, so it remains included under your undisclosed-award rule. No match required. Indirect agribusiness fit because funding purchases products from Vermont farms. (Vermont Agriculture) |
| Food Production Investment Program 2026 | California Energy Commission | State | Grant | Food-processing equipment; energy efficiency; electrification; advanced energy technologies; decarbonization; facility improvements | Eligible California food-processing and supporting facilities meeting solicitation requirements | California | 17-Dec-26 | undisclosed | Official program page | Active solicitation. Strong fit for agricultural/food processors rather than primary farm production. Current public solicitation page does not state the individual award range, so amount is reported as undisclosed under your inclusion rules. (California Energy Commission) |
| Export Expansion Grants | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Grant | International marketing; trade promotion; advertising; translation; contractor costs; export-development activities | Wisconsin nonprofits serving Wisconsin agribusinesses, including associations, colleges/universities and economic-development organizations | Wisconsin | 4-Nov-26 | Meat/crop: $25,000–$50,000; dairy: $25,000–$100,000 | Official program announcement | Open now. Applications requesting $50,000 qualify under your minimum. Dairy awards can reach $100,000. Requires a 20% cash or in-kind match. (DATCP) |
| Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Grant | Crop loss; aquaculture loss; farm infrastructure loss; timber loss; land-loss mitigation | Maine farmers, forestry businesses and other eligible producers with qualifying 2023–2024 weather losses | Maine | 6-Nov-26 | Up to 95% of eligible loss; individual dollar amount undisclosed | Official program page | Open now. Maine has $60M available. Payment depends on documented eligible loss and aggregate claims. Losses already eligible for certain insurance/USDA disaster programs are excluded. (Maine) |
| Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Grant | Crop losses; agricultural infrastructure; timber; perennial crop economic losses; land-loss mitigation | Massachusetts agricultural producers with qualifying weather-related losses from 2023 or 2024 | Massachusetts | 30-Oct-26 | Up to 95% of qualifying loss; individual dollar amount undisclosed | Official program page | Open now; deadline was extended to October 30. Final awards depend on total eligible claims. Official guidance confirms payments cannot exceed 95% of reported eligible loss. (Massachusetts Government) |
| 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Grant | Specialty-crop research; pest management; food safety; market development; production competitiveness; industry education | Any entity whose project benefits multiple Maine specialty-crop growers and the broader specialty-crop sector | Maine | 30-Oct-26 | $15,000–$100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ meet your threshold. Maine expects 1–6 awards and up to $600,000 total. Projects benefiting only one business are ineligible. |
| Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant | Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center / Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Grant | Dairy-farm modernization; specialized equipment; labor efficiency; milk quality; animal health; climate/economic resilience; farm systems improvements | Dairy farmers; producer associations; technical-assistance providers applying for groups of farms; qualifying milk buyers/processors | CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT | Forecasted; pre-applications October 29–December 17, 2026 | $15,000–$100,000 | Official program page | Officially announced 2026 cycle. Only requests of $50,000+ meet your threshold. $1M total funding; 25% cash/in-kind match. Current RFA scheduled for release October 13. |
| Vermont Agriculture and Timber Disaster Assistance Program | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Grant | Recovery from qualifying 2023–2024 agricultural losses; production losses; infrastructure and related disaster impacts | Eligible Vermont agricultural producers and other qualifying applicants with documented losses | Vermont | Forecasted; applications October 26 through late December 2026 | Up to 95% of demonstrated losses, capped at $75,000 | Official program page | Officially announced future opening. Only potential awards of $50,000+ meet your threshold. One-time disaster program; losses already compensated under other programs cannot be duplicated. |
| Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Grant | Hurricane-related agricultural infrastructure damage; market losses; citrus losses; timber damage | Eligible Florida agricultural producers affected by qualifying 2023–2024 hurricanes | Florida | 1-Jan-27 | undisclosed; more than $600M available program-wide | Official program announcement | Open now. Individual award amount is not officially disclosed in the source reviewed, so it remains included under your undisclosed-award rule. Restricted to qualifying disaster losses. |
| Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural water conservation; drought-tolerant crops; precision inputs; livestock feed/forage efficiency; crop science; ag technology; water quality | Researchers and organizations capable of carrying out qualifying agricultural research under the program RFA | Kansas | 23-Oct-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. $450,000 FY27 program appropriation. No match required, although partner/organizational support is encouraged. |
| Growth Through Agriculture | Montana Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Equipment; business expansion; new agricultural products/processes; value-added processing; commercialization; marketing; engineering/consulting | Montana agricultural businesses, producers and qualifying organizations meeting program requirements | Montana | Forecasted; pre-applications open October 5, 2026; due November 9, 2026 | Grant up to $50,000 | Official program page | Meets your threshold only at the maximum grant request. Requires 1:1 match. Program also offers loans, but this row covers the grant component only. |
| Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Crop-production losses; farm infrastructure losses; future economic losses from qualifying severe weather | Connecticut producers with at least $1,000 farm income and qualifying documented 2023–2024 weather losses | Connecticut | 7-Oct-26 | Up to 95% of eligible loss; $1,000,000 maximum per loss category per eligible year | Official application page | Open now; near-term deadline. $52.9M statewide program. Insurance and other compensation are deducted to prevent duplication of benefits. |
| Arkansas Full Table Fund | Arkansas Community Foundation | Foundation | Grant | Food-system infrastructure; food access; charitable food-system capacity; innovative food-security solutions; systems change | Arkansas 501(c)(3)s, hospitals, government entities and educational institutions with an established track record | Arkansas | 7-Dec-26 | Up to approximately $100,000–$200,000 in Phase One | Official program page | Open now. $10M program. Agribusiness fit is indirect: strongest for nonprofit/public food-system infrastructure and market-access projects rather than individual farm expansion. |
| Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Grant | Local food processing; marketing; distribution; personnel; consulting; materials and supplies | Individuals, groups and businesses involved in Wisconsin agriculture, food processing/distribution/warehousing, retail food and agricultural tourism | Wisconsin | 4-Nov-26 | $5,000–$50,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only a $50,000 request meets your threshold. Requires 1:1 cash/in-kind match. 2027 projects may begin January 2027. (DATCP) |
| Dairy Processor Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Grant | Dairy plant modernization; food safety; staff training; consulting; business improvement | Licensed Wisconsin dairy processing plants pasteurizing, processing or manufacturing milk/dairy products | Wisconsin | 3-Nov-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Open now, Round 2. Only the maximum $50,000 award meets your threshold. Requires at least 20% match. (DATCP) |
| Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Grant | Processing equipment; installation; construction; engineering; architecture; food-safety consulting; capacity expansion | Wisconsin meat processors licensed by DATCP or USDA and engaged in livestock harvest and/or meat processing | Wisconsin | 15-Oct-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program announcement | Open now. Only a $50,000 request meets your threshold. Requires a 100% match. Project must increase harvest capacity or production. (DATCP) |
| Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Grant | Purchase/distribution of food to Tribal elders; support food producers/processors; culturally appropriate food systems | Nonprofit food-assistance organizations meeting program requirements | Wisconsin; purchasing may include qualifying Tribal producers in WI, MI, MN and IA | 4-Nov-26 | Up to $1,500,000 | Official program page | Open now. $1.5M total program funding; an applicant may request up to the full $1.5M. No matching funds required. Strong food-system/producer-support fit, but direct applicants are nonprofit food-assistance organizations. (DATCP) |
| AFID Infrastructure Grant | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Grant | Food hubs; commercial kitchens; farmers markets; meat, dairy and produce processing/packaging; local food infrastructure | Virginia political subdivisions such as counties, cities, towns, economic-development authorities and planning district commissions | Virginia | 30-Oct-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only the maximum $50,000 award meets your threshold. Requires equal local cash match, with reduced match possible for economically distressed communities. Two funding rounds are offered each fiscal year. (VDACS) |
| Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Grant | Processing facilities; flash freezing; packaging; labeling; infrastructure and capital improvements supporting invasive blue catfish commercialization | Political subdivisions supporting qualifying Virginia blue-catfish processing/infrastructure projects | Virginia | 30-Oct-26 | Up to $250,000 | Official program page | Open now. Strongest fit for seafood-processing/infrastructure projects. Priority includes locally owned processors and projects involving existing seafood businesses. (VDACS) |
| Farming Community Grant Program | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Market development; agricultural business; production; livestock; aquaculture; manufacturing/process efficiency; new technology; product/service development | Farms, farmers, farm employees, nonprofits, agricultural businesses/service providers, universities, Extension, municipalities, state agencies and federal agencies | Northeast U.S. | 26-Oct-26 | Typically $250,000–$500,000; no formal cap | Official program page | Open now. About $1.5M allocated. Projects must primarily occur in the Northeast and have substantial farmer/community impact. No matching funds required; reimbursement-based. |
| Research and Education Grant Program | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Farmer education; applied research; production practices; agricultural sustainability; market/business innovation | Anyone working in farming may lead, subject to organizational and project requirements | Northeast U.S. | 26-Oct-26 | $30,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ meet your minimum. Farmer engagement in project need/design is required. |
| Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Proof-of-concept agricultural research; new technologies/practices; production; livestock; markets; sustainability | Researchers, educators and other qualifying project leaders working on farmer-relevant applied research | Northeast U.S. | 26-Oct-26 | $30,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ fit your threshold. Requires evidence that farmers/service providers would use the approach if proven feasible. |
| Professional Development Grant Program | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Training Extension staff, consultants, agency personnel and other agricultural service providers; research-based farmer support | Project leaders capable of delivering professional development to agricultural service providers | Northeast U.S. | 26-Oct-26 | Typically $30,000–$150,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ fit your threshold. Typically 5–6 projects funded annually. |
| Professional + Producer Grant Program | Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | On-farm research; demonstrations; sustainable-agriculture innovation; producer education and outreach | Agricultural professionals working with at least three producers | Western U.S. and Pacific territories | 28-Oct-26 | Up to $85,000 | Official program page | Open now. Projects generally run 1–3 years. Awards are contingent on USDA-NIFA funding authorization. |
| Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant | Farm Credit East | Co-op | Grant | Cold/freezer storage; produce handling; logistics; distribution infrastructure; real-estate improvements | Nonprofit food banks, food hubs and other nonprofit food-distribution/infrastructure organizations | CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT; some outside organizations may qualify when projects benefit rural communities in the territory | 10-Nov-26 | Up to $50,000 | Farm Credit East official program page | Open now. Only a maximum-size $50,000 award meets your threshold. Capital projects only; vehicles and food-production/processing equipment are excluded. |
| Next Generation Farmer Fund | National Young Farmers Coalition | Nonprofit | Grant | Farm capital needs; soil health; carbon sequestration; water quality; biodiversity; supply-chain resilience; sustainable farming investments | Beginning farmers and ranchers under age 40 meeting program requirements | United States | Undisclosed; applications officially announced for October 2026 | $10,000–$50,000 | National Young Farmers Coalition official program page | New $1M+ national program. Only a $50,000 award meets your threshold. Whole Foods Market is founding financial partner; Young Farmers administers the grants. |
| Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Processing; storage; packaging; aggregation; distribution; livestock processing; milling; dairy; refrigerated vehicles; food hubs; community kitchens | Illinois farms, cooperatives, processors, food businesses and food hubs generally with fewer than 50 employees; nonprofits; local governments | Illinois | Undisclosed; FY2027 funding officially announced | Individual projects up to $75,000; collaborative projects up to $250,000 | Illinois Department of Agriculture official program page | FY2027 has $1.8M available. Official agency page confirms the next funding allocation but does not yet publish an application deadline. Match required unless project qualifies as high need. |
| Prince Edward Island Tariff Impact Relief Fund | Innovation PEI | Province | Grant | Equipment; automation; productivity; new markets; supply-chain development; product modification/certification; consulting | PEI businesses experiencing significant effects from U.S./Canadian tariffs or related trade disruptions | Prince Edward Island, Canada | Expected open through March 31, 2027, subject to available funds | Up to 50% of eligible costs; $50,000 maximum | Government of Prince Edward Island official program page | Open now; first-come, first-served. Agriculture/agri-food businesses can qualify if they demonstrate tariff-related economic impact. Only a maximum-size grant meets your threshold. |
| Professional Development Program | Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Training agricultural professionals; sustainable-agriculture workshops; demonstrations; curricula; conferences; digital education | Agricultural professionals and organizations capable of delivering train-the-trainer sustainable agriculture education | Western U.S. and Pacific territories | 28-Oct-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Projects may run up to 36 months. Awards are contingent on USDA-NIFA funding authorization. (SARE Western) |
| Local Education and Demonstration Grants | Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural demonstrations; producer education; technical assistance; adoption of proven sustainable practices | Farmers, ranchers, Extension, government and nongovernmental agricultural professionals, subject to program requirements | Western U.S. and Pacific territories | 28-Oct-26 | Up to $60,000 | Official program page | Open now. Projects must build on findings from previously funded SARE research. Meets your $50K threshold when requesting $50,000–$60,000. (SARE Western) |
| Visiting Research and Education | Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural research; Extension; producer collaboration; sustainable-agriculture innovation and education | Researchers partnering with a Western U.S. host institution, producers and agricultural professionals | Western U.S. and Pacific territories | 5-Oct-26 | Up to $75,000 for long visits | Official program page | Very near-term deadline. Long-visit projects of 6–12 months qualify under your threshold; mini-visits cap at $35K and therefore do not. Awards contingent on USDA-NIFA authorization. (SARE Western) |
| Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | New or expanded meat/poultry processing; slaughter/processing equipment; FSIS inspection compliance; technical assistance; employee training; safety equipment | Very small meat and poultry processors currently operating under, or committing to obtain, a USDA FSIS grant of inspection | Pennsylvania | 6-Nov-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Equipment reimbursement can cover up to 85% of cost, effectively requiring 15% applicant share for that category. Recent awards confirm commercial processors are receiving $50K+ grants. |
| Farm to Family Grant | County of Maui Department of Agriculture | Municipal Entity | Grant | Purchase/contracting/subsidization of Maui-grown food; producer-market development; food pantry purchasing; food boxes; local protein/produce programs | Maui County-based organizations, including qualifying nonprofit organizations | Maui County, Hawaii | 15-Oct-26 | $100,000–$400,000 | Official program page | Open now. Strong indirect agribusiness fit because grant dollars create direct markets for Maui County agricultural producers. Cost-reimbursement program. |
| North Carolina Agriculture Innovations & Research Grant Program | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Grant | Agricultural technology; production practices; emerging crops; value-added products; genetics; pest management; postharvest research; bioenergy; commercialization | Researchers and qualifying entities capable of conducting projects that materially benefit North Carolina agriculture | North Carolina | 16-Oct-26 | Up to $100,000 per project | Official program page | Open now. Approximately $1M available. Projects should demonstrate measurable agricultural and economic benefits to North Carolina farmers, agribusinesses, or rural communities. |
| STAR Fund – Severe Weather and Wildfire Assistance | Texas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Rebuilding agricultural operations following declared natural disasters; disaster-related agricultural expenses not covered by insurance or other government programs | For-profit/commercial agricultural operations and nonprofits in qualifying disaster-declared counties | Texas disaster-declared counties | October 31, 2026 for multiple weather/wildfire events; January 13, 2027 for certain 2026 wildfires | Up to 80% of eligible expenses; dollar amount undisclosed | Official severe-weather program page | Individual award ceiling is not officially disclosed, so this qualifies under the required undisclosed-award rule despite your $50K threshold. One award per operation every 24 months. |
| Agriculture Innovation Grant Program | Frederick County Office of Agriculture | Municipal Entity | Grant | Agricultural infrastructure; equipment; R&D; processing facilities; business diversification and expansion | Crop/livestock producers, value-added producers, seafood processors, timber processors, agricultural cooperatives and other qualifying local agricultural businesses | Frederick County, Maryland | 30-Oct-26 | undisclosed; grants start at $5,000 | Official current-cycle announcement | Open now. No current maximum is disclosed in the official announcement, so it remains eligible under the undisclosed-award rule. Program has awarded more than $2M across 88 projects since 2021. |
| Research and Education Grant Program | North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | Sustainable agriculture research; production systems; marketing/local food; livestock; soil health; water; crop diversification; urban agriculture; outreach | Researchers, educators, institutions and collaborative teams with farmer/rancher involvement | IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI | 3-Dec-26 | $10,000–$250,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only requests of $50,000+ meet your minimum. Approximately 16 projects funded annually. |
| Partnership Grant Program | North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government | Grant | On-farm research; agricultural demonstrations; value-added processing; marketing approaches; production systems; producer education | Agricultural professionals working substantially with generally 3+ independent farmers/ranchers | IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI | 3-Dec-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Open now. Meets your threshold only at the $50,000 maximum. Agricultural professional must serve as applicant/project coordinator. |
| Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Rapid response to drought, flood, wildfire, freezes and other weather disasters; agricultural resilience; food-supply protection; applied research and Extension | Eligible AFRI institutions and organizations under Standard/FASE requirements | United States | Rolling/continuous; generally within 45 days of qualifying event | Up to $300,000 | Official program page | Continuous. Highly event-specific. Projects must deliver rapid, practical responses; 12-month maximum duration. |
| Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1713) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Crop/livestock disease; invasive pests; weeds; toxins; animal/plant health; food-system protection; rapid research and Extension | Eligible AFRI institutions and organizations under Standard/FASE requirements | United States | Rolling/continuous; within 180 days of qualifying pest/disease effects | Up to $500,000 | Official program page | Continuous. Research, Extension and integrated projects allowed. Recent 2026 awards confirm active funding. |
| Education and Workforce Development Workshop Grants (A7001) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agriculture workforce development; stakeholder workshops; agricultural education; coordination of food/agriculture innovations | Universities, nonprofits, businesses, small businesses, individuals and other AFRI-eligible entities, depending on application structure | United States | Rolling/continuous through 2026 | Up to $50,000 | Official AFRI EWD program page | New FY2026 opportunity. Meets your threshold only at maximum award. LOI required at least 255 days before workshop; application at least 210 days before workshop. |
| Agricultural Plastic Recycling Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural-plastic collection; recycling infrastructure; processing; farmer recruitment/training; market development for recovered plastic | Applicants capable of developing sustainable agricultural-plastics collection and recycling systems | Pennsylvania | 6-Nov-26 | undisclosed | Official program page | Open now; new program. No match required. Funding is secured for Year 1; future years expected but not guaranteed. Individual award amount is not published, so it qualifies under the undisclosed-award rule. |
| Researching Alternatives to Agricultural Plastics Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Biodegradable/sustainable farm plastics; on-farm testing; R&D; equipment compatibility; crop/product-quality testing | Applicants proposing research and field testing of sustainable alternatives to agricultural plastics | Pennsylvania | 6-Nov-26 | undisclosed | Official program page | Open now; new program. No match required. Projects should involve working-farm testing and farmer feedback. Individual maximum is not officially disclosed. |
| Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government | Grant | Agricultural research capacity; agricultural technology; AI; data science; robotics; natural resources; food/agricultural sciences; student research training | Eligible 1994 Land-grant Institutions | United States | 31-Dec-26 | $150,000–$2,500,000 | Official NIFA program page | Open now. Approximately $11.574M available with about 15 expected awards. No match required. Applicant eligibility is narrowly restricted to qualifying 1994 institutions. |
| Rural Economic Development Grant | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant | Rural business expansion; fixed assets; equipment; working capital; business incubators; technical assistance; job creation | Current/former RUS electric or telecommunications borrowers and qualifying nonprofit utilities; funds ultimately support rural projects/businesses | Rural United States | December 31, 2026 next quarterly competition; then March 31 and June 30, 2027 | Up to $300,000 grant | Official USDA program page | Open. Grant component requires 20% utility match and establishes a revolving loan fund. Agribusinesses are generally ultimate beneficiaries, not direct USDA grant applicants. FY2027 NOFO remains in clearance, so USDA states the dates are contingent on NOFO publication. |
| Urban Agriculture Water & Power Infrastructure Grants | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Water meters and lines; irrigation; electric meters and lines; infrastructure needed to provide water/electricity to urban farms | Qualifying urban farms and community gardens producing at least $1,000 annually in farm-product sales or donations | Maryland urban areas and incorporated municipalities | Rolling while funds remain | Up to $75,000; up to 87.5% of project cost | Official program page | Open/rolling. Applicant must have controlled the land for at least five years. Only requests of $50,000–$75,000 meet your selected threshold. |
| Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Soil-health practices; agroforestry; innovative agricultural conservation practices | Maryland farmers | Maryland | Forecasted; applications open November 2026 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Official agency announcement establishes the upcoming November 2026 application period. Meets your threshold only at the $50,000 maximum. |
| Maine Healthy Soils Program – Top-off Incentive Program | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Grant | Soil-health conservation practices associated with qualifying USDA-NRCS EQIP contracts; grazing, cover crops, irrigation, composting, nutrient management and related practices | Maine farmers with qualifying active USDA-NRCS EQIP contracts and at least $2,000 in qualifying agricultural production | Maine | 6-Nov-26 | undisclosed; $500,000 total program funding | Official program page | Open now. Official RFA describes this as a grant funding opportunity/payment-for-practice program. Individual payment is formula-based and no universal maximum is disclosed, so it remains included under your undisclosed-award rule. |
| Open Grants Program | Golden LEAF Foundation | Foundation | Grant | Agricultural market development; new crops; value-added agriculture; farmer training; agricultural facilities; economic development and job creation | North Carolina governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits | North Carolina, especially rural/economically distressed communities | October 22, 2026 next review cutoff; additional cutoff December 24, 2026 | Up to $500,000 | Official program page | Open. Agriculture is an explicit priority area. Direct commercial farms are generally not applicants; strongest fit is nonprofit/public projects benefiting agricultural businesses or producers. |
| Agricultural Enterprise Fund | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Value-added processing; equipment; infrastructure; business expansion; market access; agricultural innovation; increased processing capacity | Agricultural, food, and forestry businesses; farmers; nonprofits; local governments; other Tennessee-based entities or projects located in Tennessee | Tennessee | 10-Oct-26 | Up to $499,999 generally; grant cannot exceed 25% of project budget | Official program page | Open now. Strong direct agribusiness fit. Particularly suited to processing, food manufacturing, grain handling, meat processing and value-added businesses. Pure production expansion is less competitive. |
| AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | On-farm research; new production systems; livestock management; post-harvest handling; diversification; soil health; energy efficiency; marketing innovation | Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, nonprofits, agricultural cooperatives, Tribal governments and local governments | Minnesota | 29-Oct-26 | Up to $50,000 | Official program page | Open now. Only the maximum $50K request meets your threshold. First $25K has no match; amount above $25K requires 1:1 match. Non-farmer applicants must meaningfully involve a Minnesota farmer. |
| Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans | Government of British Columbia / Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC | Province | Grant | Water-supply assessments; engineering; agricultural water planning; dam assessments; drainage/dike plans; community agricultural-water planning | Local governments, Indigenous communities/organizations, agricultural nonprofits and other qualifying BC community entities | British Columbia, Canada | Rolling / open until funding is committed | Activities 1–7: $20,000–$200,000; Activity 8: up to $100,000 | Official provincial funding page | Official BC funding directory classifies the assistance as a Grant. Activities 1–7 are generally 50% cost-share; Activity 8 can be 100% funded. Only awards of $50K+ fit your threshold. |
| California Nutrition Incentive Program – 2026 CalFresh RFP | California Department of Food and Agriculture, Office of Farm to Fork | State | Grant | Nutrition incentives purchasing California-grown produce; farmers markets; farm stands; CSAs; food retail; local agricultural market development | SNAP-authorized Certified Farmers’ Markets, mobile farmers markets, CSAs, farm stands, qualifying small businesses, and nonprofits applying on their behalf | California | 3-Nov-26 | $50,000–$12,500,000 | Official program page | Open now. About $13.5M expected to be available. No required match, although cost sharing is encouraged. Indirect agribusiness fit: funding increases demand for California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| Local Food System Planning Program | Food Well Alliance | Nonprofit | Grant | Local food-system planning; urban agriculture; producer support; implementation of municipal food-system strategies | Eligible city governments in the Atlanta metro service area | Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, Georgia | 13-Nov-26 | $75,000 grant + $25,000 in-kind support | Official Food Well Alliance program page | Open now. Selected city receives a $100K implementation package, of which $75K is an actual grant. Strong fit for municipal/local food-system and urban-agriculture development rather than an individual farm expansion. |
| Agricultural Development Projects – Cycle 20 | North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund | State | Grant | Agricultural infrastructure; market development; agricultural economic development; producer-support projects; working-lands development | County agencies and nonprofit conservation organizations; farmers/businesses participate through an eligible applicant | North Carolina | December 21, 2026 for current Cycle 20 Part 2 applicants | Up to $500,000 | Official NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation program page | Current cycle, but not open to new entrants. Part 1 closed August 31, 2026; only applicants that completed Part 1 may continue. Included because the active application cycle remains underway. |
| Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 3, Round 2 | USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service | Federal Government | Grant | New/expanded processing facilities; facility acquisition; renovations; mobile processing; processing equipment; automation; food safety; wastewater; packaging; training | For-profits, nonprofits, producer-owned cooperatives/corporations, certified benefit corporations, Tribes, and state/local governments meeting processing requirements | United States | 7-Dec-26 | $50,000–$2,000,000; up to 80% of project costs | Official USDA program page | Open now. Highly specialized: Round 2 is specifically for increasing processing capacity for invasive, wild-caught catfish. Minimum 20% cost share. |
| NYS Dairy Modernization Grant – Round 2 | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets / Farm and Food Growth Fund | State | Grant | Milk-storage tanks; milk silos; tankers; transfer systems; pipelines; cooling; loading systems; equipment installation; associated renovations and engineering | Existing New York dairy producers, dairy farmer-processors, and agricultural marketing cooperatives that did not receive Round 1 funding | New York | 28-Oct-26 | $50,000–$250,000 | Official administering program page | Open now. No match required. At least $8.5M available. Excellent direct-to-farm infrastructure opportunity for dairy operations. |
| Northeast Farmers Fund | Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment | Nonprofit | Grant | Farm/processing equipment; post-harvest infrastructure; value-added processing; certification; packaging; branding; distribution; market development | Farms meeting program requirements; priority for small/midsized farms pursuing regenerative/sustainable production and expanded market access | CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT | October 14, 2026; rolling during current enrollment period | Up to $50,000 plus separate soil-sampling support | Official program page | Open now. Meets your threshold only at the $50K maximum. Applicants need an FSA Farm Number. Projects already receiving certain overlapping federal funding cannot be double-funded. |
| Restoration, Resiliency & Preparedness Grant | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Irrigation; water management; soil health; silvopasture; erosion control; composting; fencing; wells; climate-resilient farm infrastructure | Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives with an approved Farmland Restoration and Climate Resiliency Plan | Connecticut | 23-Nov-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Requires 10% cash or in-kind match. Particularly strong direct-to-farm infrastructure opportunity. |
| FRCR Plan Developer Grant | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Farm resiliency planning; farmland restoration planning; climate-risk assessment; technical assistance | Agricultural nonprofits, Councils of Governments, conservation organizations, land trusts, UConn Extension | Connecticut | 2-Nov-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Applicant must develop at least 10 long-term farm resilience/restoration plans. 10% cash/in-kind match required. |
| Niu, Kalo & ʻUlu Grant | County of Maui Department of Agriculture | Municipal Entity | Grant | Crop establishment/expansion; production of coconut, taro and breadfruit; culturally significant farming; community food access | Producers and farmers on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi establishing or expanding qualifying crops | Maui County, Hawaii | 23-Oct-26 | Up to $50,000 per year | Official program page | Open now. Two-year FY27–FY28 grant period, although second-year funding is subject to appropriation. Meets your threshold at the $50K annual maximum. |
| Food is Medicine Grant | County of Maui Department of Agriculture | Municipal Entity | Grant | Purchasing/integrating locally grown food into healthcare; prescribed-food programs; food-as-medicine initiatives; local producer demand | Maui County-based healthcare providers | Maui County, Hawaii | 15-Oct-26 | Up to $100,000 | Official program page | Open now. Indirect agribusiness fit: grant recipient is a healthcare provider, but the program explicitly integrates locally grown agricultural products into patient nutrition programs. |
| Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund – Project Funding | Kentucky Agricultural Development Board / Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy | State | Grant | Value-added agriculture; food hubs; processing; market development; agricultural infrastructure; farm-income expansion; new agricultural opportunities | Farms, agribusinesses, nonprofits, public entities and other qualifying Kentucky agricultural project sponsors | Kentucky | Rolling; reviewed monthly | undisclosed | Official Kentucky program information | Active. Strong direct agribusiness fit. State rules provide for monthly consideration of applications. Recent 2026 awards demonstrate grants well above $50K, including a $275,171 food-hub project. |
| Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I – Food Processing, Chemicals and Agriculture | National Science Foundation | Federal Government | Grant | Agritech; food processing; agricultural technologies; biotechnology; sensors; automation; advanced materials; deep-tech commercialization | U.S. small businesses meeting NSF SBIR/STTR requirements | United States | November 4, 2026; additional deadlines March 4 and July 7, 2027 | Up to $305,000 for Phase I | Official NSF solicitation | Open now. No cost share. Agriculture/food-processing technology is an explicit NSF topic area. Phase II and Fast-Track use different funding instruments, so this row is limited to the Phase I grant component. |
| Rural Development Fund Grants – 2027 | Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity | State | Grant | Land-based industries; agricultural business development; infrastructure; workforce; regional economic development; planning/capacity | Individuals, businesses, nonprofits, local governments, Tribes, educational institutions, regional planning and economic/workforce-development organizations | Eligible rural areas of Michigan | November 2, 2026 LOI; January 13, 2027 full application for invited applicants | Up to $100,000 for Community & Business Development; up to $200,000 for Regional Collaboration | Official program page | Open now. Agriculture is a defensible fit because the program explicitly supports sustainability of land-based industries. Recent awards supported local food systems and market access for agricultural producers. (Michigan.gov) |
| Alberta Industry Skills Grant | Government of Alberta | Province | Grant | Industry-wide workforce training; skills shortages; emerging skills; sector workforce development | For-profit employers, industry/sector associations, economic-development organizations, unions, post-secondary institutions, training providers | Alberta, Canada | 30-Oct-26 | $300,000–$1,500,000 | Official program page | Open now. Not agriculture-exclusive, but a strong agribusiness match where an agricultural/food-processing employer or sector organization proposes industry-focused workforce training. (Alberta.ca) |
| AgSEED | Purdue University College of Agriculture | College/University | Grant | Plant and animal agriculture research; Extension; rural development; entrepreneurial agricultural innovation; translational research | Purdue University College of Agriculture researchers/project teams under the internal RFP | Indiana / Purdue University | Undisclosed on current 2027 RFP page | $50,000 for one-year projects | Official 2027 RFP page | Current 2027 RFP. Very narrow applicant eligibility because this is an internal Purdue funding program. Current page was updated September 10, 2026 and confirms $50K awards. (Purdue Ag College) |
| Food Rescue Grants – 2027 Projects | Hennepin County | Municipal Entity | Grant | Food-processing equipment; refrigeration/freezers; storage; transportation; surplus-food processing and redistribution; inventory systems | Food-security and food-recovery organizations working in Hennepin County | Hennepin County, Minnesota | 7-Oct-26 | Up to $100,000 for individual organizations; up to $150,000 for collaborative projects | Official program page | Open now. Indirect agribusiness fit rather than farm-capital funding, but eligible equipment and infrastructure strengthen local food distribution and processing. $400K total available. (Hennepin County) |