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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Planning grants (feasibility studies; business/marketing plans) and working capital (processing/packaging/marketing; inventory; salaries, etc.) for value-added ag products | Eligible U.S. agricultural producers (program-specific eligibility applies) | Application window opens 2026-01-15; electronic applications accepted until 2026-04-15 1:00pm ET | Up to $75,000 (planning) or up to $250,000 (working capital) |
| 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) | Federal Government | Cost-share marketing and promotion to expand exports of U.S. agricultural commodities | Nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations; U.S. agricultural cooperatives; State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs); U.S. state agencies | Application deadline 2026-01-23 5:00pm ET | Award amount varies (see NOFO); cost-share agreements |
| AgriScience Program – Projects (Sustainable CAP) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Pre-commercial applied science and R&D to solve sector challenges and accelerate innovation (projects component) | Canadian organizations (program-specific eligibility); includes options for non-repayable contributions and/or collaboration with AAFC scientists | Intake: Open (accepted until funding fully committed or otherwise announced); program ends 2028-03-31 | Up to $5,000,000 per project; up to $10,000,000 per applicant (2023–2028); typically cost-share applies |
| AgriMarketing Program (Sustainable CAP) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Industry-led export market development and promotional activities to grow/diversify Canadian ag exports | Canadian industry associations/organizations (program-specific eligibility) | Intake: Open (priority intake closed 2025-05-30; AAFC requests you contact program to apply); program ends 2028-03-31 | Up to $2,000,000 per year or up to $10,000,000 over 5 years; cost-share normally 50/50 (program terms apply) |
| AgriMarketing – Kosher and Halal Investment Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Export promotion/market development support for Canadian kosher/halal red meat sector | Eligible Canadian applicants under component rules | Submit application until 2027-09-30 (may close earlier if funds fully committed); program ends 2028-03-31 | Component funding pool stated by AAFC; award amount varies by application |
| AgriAssurance – Kosher and Halal Investment Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Supports assurance/certification-related capacity for kosher/halal red meat sector (component-specific activities) | Eligible Canadian applicants under component rules | Submit application until 2027-09-30 (may close earlier if funds fully committed); program ends 2028-03-31 | Contribution funding; award amount varies by application |
| Agricultural Clean Technology Program – Research and Innovation Stream (ACT R&I) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Pre-market innovation (R&D; piloting; demonstration; commercialization/scale-up) for clean ag tech (green energy/efficiency; precision ag; bioeconomy) | Eligible Canadian entities per stream rules | Intake: Open (rolling while intake remains open) | Award amounts vary (repayable and non-repayable contributions; see applicant guide/stream rules) |
| NFWF Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants (INSR) – 2026 Pre-Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) | Nonprofit/Foundation (with federal + private partners) | Watershed restoration collaboratives to reduce nutrients/sediment; includes agricultural conservation practices (soil health; cover crops; grazing mgmt; buffers; fencing; etc.) within Chesapeake Bay watershed | Eligible entities supporting/representing qualifying established watershed restoration collaboratives (see RFP) | Pre-proposal due 2026-02-12 12:00pm ET; (full proposals later by invitation) | Up to $2,000,000 each (up to five-year agreements); partial initial award up to $1,000,000 possible depending on phase |
| NFWF Northern Great Plains Program – 2026 RFP | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) | Nonprofit/Foundation (with federal + private partners) | Voluntary grassland conservation/restoration supporting working ranches and tribal communities in focal areas (Dakotas; NE Sandhills; etc.) | Eligible applicants include nonprofits; government agencies; tribes; local governments; educational institutions (businesses/individuals ineligible) | Full proposal due 2026-02-25 11:59pm ET | Typically $200,000–$1,500,000; ~15–25 grants |
| NFWF Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts (DRE) Initiative – 2026 RFP | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) | Nonprofit/Foundation (with federal + state partners) | Projects improving Rio Grande Project water supply resilience for municipal/irrigation use plus habitat/watershed health (includes measures like grazing mgmt; ag water conservation incentives; etc.) | Eligible applicants include local/state/tribal governments/agencies; special districts; nonprofits; educational institutions (businesses/individuals ineligible) | Full proposal due 2026-03-26 11:59pm ET (9:59pm MDT) | Minimum $100,000; up to $19,000,000 total available (project award size varies) |
| Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Local and regional food business development; processing; aggregation; distribution; marketing infrastructure | Agricultural businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments; tribal entities | Expected May 2026 (per prior cycles) | Planning grants up to $100,000; Implementation grants $100,000–$500,000 |
| Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Direct-to-consumer marketing; farmers markets; CSAs; roadside stands; agritourism | Farmers; producer networks; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments; tribes | Expected May 2026 (per prior cycles) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Projects enhancing competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits; vegetables; tree nuts; horticulture) | State departments of agriculture (which sub-award to businesses; nonprofits; institutions) | State-specific deadlines (typically spring–summer annually) | Varies by state; often $50,000–$500,000 sub-awards |
| Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Processing capacity expansion; equipment; construction; workforce training | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; tribes | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles; timing TBD) | $250,000–$10,000,000 |
| Organic Market Development Grant Program (OMDG) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Organic processing; aggregation; distribution; market development | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; state/local governments; tribes | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$3,000,000 |
| Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grants (various state programs) | State Departments of Agriculture | State | On-farm demonstrations; conservation practices; climate-smart ag; producer education | Farmers; ranchers; producer groups; nonprofits | State-specific rolling or annual deadlines (varies by state) | Typically $50,000–$250,000 |
| Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Cost-Shared Programs (provincial) | Provincial Ministries of Agriculture | Province | On-farm investments; technology adoption; environmental stewardship; business development | Canadian agricultural producers and agri-businesses | Province-specific intakes (rolling or annual) | Typically 50–75% cost-share; award size varies |
| Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Regional food system planning and implementation; supply-chain coordination; aggregation; processing; distribution | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments; tribes | Expected May 2026 (per prior cycles) | $100,000–$500,000 |
| Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP) | USDA Employment and Training Administration (administered with partners) | Federal Government | Support for improving wages, housing, transportation, and workforce stabilization for farmworkers | For-profit agricultural employers; nonprofits; associations; cooperatives | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Awards typically exceed $100,000 |
| Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) | USDA (NIFA-administered program) | Federal Government | Education; training; technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers | Nonprofits; educational institutions; extension services; tribes | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | $200,000–$750,000 |
| Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG – State and National) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government | Innovative conservation practices; soil health; nutrient management; water efficiency; on-farm pilots | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; tribes; local governments; universities | State and national deadlines vary annually (typically winter–spring) | Typically $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Agricultural Adaptation Council – Canadian Agri-Food Research Initiative (example provincial fund) | Provincial Agriculture Ministry / Ag Councils | Province (Canada) | Applied research; on-farm innovation; productivity and sustainability improvements | Canadian agri-businesses; producer groups; researchers | Province-specific intakes (annual or rolling) | Typically $100,000–$1,000,000 |
| California Department of Food and Agriculture – Specialty Crop Grants (state implementation) | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Processing; marketing; food safety; sustainability investments for specialty crops | Businesses; nonprofits; universities; local governments | Expected spring annually (state-administered cycle) | Typically $50,000–$500,000 |
| New York State Grown & Certified Infrastructure Grants | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Equipment; cold storage; processing; food safety improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Expected annual cycle (typically fall) | Typically $50,000–$250,000 |
| Texas Young Farmer Grant Program | Texas Department of Agriculture | State | Capital investments; equipment; infrastructure for agricultural operations | For-profit agricultural producers (Texas-based) | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $20,000 per project (program max higher when combined; eligibility rules apply) |
| Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Food and agribusiness processing; storage; aggregation; distribution infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Minnesota Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Grants | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing; market development; livestock expansion; equipment and facility upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer groups | Multiple annual rounds (varies by sub-program) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Wisconsin Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Processing; marketing; branding; facility improvements for ag products | For-profit farms and agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically winter–spring) | Up to $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania Agri-Business Development Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Capital investments; processing; cold storage; value-added agriculture projects | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer organizations | Rolling until funds exhausted or annual close | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Michigan Food and Agriculture Investment Program | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Food and ag processing; equipment; facility expansion; supply-chain resilience | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Expected annual cycle (typically summer–fall) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Grants | NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | State | Agricultural infrastructure; processing; market access; farmland viability projects | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; local governments; nonprofits | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Kresge Foundation – Food Systems Grantmaking | Kresge Foundation | Foundation | Food system infrastructure; climate-resilient agriculture; market access and equity projects | Nonprofits and mission-aligned partners (business participation allowed via partnerships) | Rolling or invitation-based; varies by initiative | Typically $100,000–$500,000 |
| Walton Family Foundation – U.S. Food Systems Program | Walton Family Foundation | Foundation | Supply-chain resilience; producer viability; sustainability and conservation in food systems | Nonprofits and aligned organizations (projects may directly support agribusiness) | Rolling / periodic RFPs | Typically $100,000–$1,000,000+ |
| Iowa Value-Added Agriculture Program (VAP) | Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Processing; product development; market expansion; working capital for value-added ag products | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; farms | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $200,000 |
| Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program | Ohio Department of Agriculture | State | Meat processing capacity expansion; equipment; cold storage; food safety compliance | For-profit meat processors; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically summer–fall) | $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Indiana Value Added Agriculture Grant | Indiana State Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; branding; marketing; infrastructure for value-added ag products | For-profit farms and agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $250,000 |
| Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Facility construction; processing; equipment; workforce training for ag/forestry businesses | For-profit agribusinesses (locality must partner) | Rolling / board approval cycles | $50,000–$1,000,000+ |
| Georgia Agricultural Equipment Grant Program | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment purchases supporting ag production and processing | For-profit agribusinesses; producers | Expected annual cycle (typically fall) | Up to $500,000 (program-specific caps apply) |
| Colorado Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant Program | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Meat processing infrastructure; equipment; facility upgrades | For-profit processors; cooperatives; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Washington Local Food System Infrastructure Grants | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; aggregation; cold storage; distribution; food hub infrastructure | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Oregon Value-Added Producer Grants (State Program) | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; market development; feasibility and business planning for value-added ag products | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically winter–spring) | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Alberta Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Value-Added Stream | Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation | Province | Processing; agri-food manufacturing; market expansion; sustainability upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; processors | Rolling or periodic intakes (varies by stream) | Cost-share contributions; award size varies |
| Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | Province | Applied research; commercialization; productivity and sustainability in agri-food | Agri-food businesses; producer groups; researchers | Periodic intakes (annual or biennial) | $100,000–$1,000,000+ |
| Arizona Food Products Innovation Initiative | Arizona Department of Agriculture | State | Food and agribusiness processing; product development; scaling and commercialization | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Typically $50,000–$250,000 |
| New Mexico Food and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund | New Mexico Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; cold storage; aggregation; food safety and supply-chain resilience | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual or rolling cycles depending on appropriation | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Montana Growth Through Agriculture Program | Montana Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing; market expansion; product development; working capital | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer-owned entities | Two cycles per year (spring and fall) | Up to $100,000 |
| Kansas Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; feasibility; marketing; infrastructure for value-added ag products | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $250,000 |
| Nebraska Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | Nebraska Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; marketing; product development; equipment and facility improvements | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $250,000 |
| Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; marketing; feasibility and business planning for ag products | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $200,000 |
| Utah Agricultural Economic Development Loan/Grant Programs | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food | State | Agribusiness expansion; processing; infrastructure and equipment | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives | Annual cycles vary by sub-program | $50,000+ (program-specific caps) |
| Quebec Bioalimentaire Innovation Support Programs | Government of Quebec (MAPAQ) | Province | Agri-food processing; innovation; sustainability and productivity improvements | Quebec-based agri-food businesses; cooperatives; producer groups | Rolling or periodic calls (varies by stream) | Typically $100,000–$1,000,000+ |
| British Columbia Agri-Food and Seafood Processing Program | BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food | Province | Processing capacity; automation; food safety; market expansion | BC-based agri-food processors and businesses | Periodic intakes (annual or biennial) | $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive | Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture | Province | Processing; agri-food manufacturing; value-added product development | For-profit agribusinesses; processors | Rolling or annual intakes depending on stream | Cost-share contributions; award size varies |
| Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund – Value-Added Program | Kentucky Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; packaging; marketing; facility and equipment investments for value-added ag products | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Multiple application periods annually | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program – Producer Diversification | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | State | Equipment; infrastructure; diversification and value-added production | For-profit agricultural producers; agribusinesses | Annual application cycle (typically fall) | Up to $100,000 |
| Florida Agriculture Innovation Grant Program | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Innovation; technology adoption; processing; sustainability improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; producer organizations | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Louisiana Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | State | Processing; storage; cold chain; logistics; food safety upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring–summer) | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| South Carolina Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) Grants | Clemson University ACRE | College/University | Commercialization; applied research; pilot-scale processing and product development | For-profit agribusinesses; producer groups; startups | Periodic competitive rounds | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) – POWER/Local Development Grants | Appalachian Regional Commission | Federal Government (Regional Commission) | Business development; processing; workforce; supply-chain resilience in ag-dependent communities | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments; cooperatives | Annual cycles (varies by initiative) | $50,000–$1,500,000 |
| Delta Regional Authority (DRA) – States’ Economic Development Assistance Program | Delta Regional Authority | Federal Government (Regional Commission) | Agribusiness development; processing; infrastructure; job creation | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual state-administered cycles | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Farm Credit System – Cooperative Grants (various associations) | Farm Credit Associations / CoBank | Co-op | Ag business development; supply-chain resilience; producer and processor capacity-building | Nonprofits; cooperatives; producer organizations (business benefits allowed) | Rolling or periodic calls; varies by association | Typically $50,000–$500,000 |
| CHS Foundation – Cooperative Education & Capacity Grants | CHS Foundation | Foundation | Cooperative development; ag workforce and supply-chain capacity projects | Nonprofits; cooperatives; educational partners (business impact allowed) | Annual or rolling solicitations | $50,000–$250,000 |
| McKnight Foundation – Midwest Food Systems | McKnight Foundation | Foundation | Regional food systems; processing; producer viability; climate-smart ag projects | Nonprofits and partners (projects may directly support agribusiness operations) | Periodic RFPs | $100,000–$500,000 |
| Alabama Agricultural Development Authority Grants | Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries | State | Processing; cold storage; market access; infrastructure improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; local governments | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Arkansas Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program | Arkansas Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; storage; aggregation; logistics and food safety upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring–summer) | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Mississippi Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program | Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce | State | Food and ag processing; cold chain; distribution infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual cycle (varies by appropriation) | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Oklahoma Value-Added Agriculture Incentive Program | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry | State | Processing; product development; marketing and feasibility studies | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $200,000 |
| Idaho Specialty Crop and Food Processing Grants | Idaho State Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; equipment; food safety; market development | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual cycle (typically spring) | Typically $50,000–$500,000 |
| Nevada Agriculture Infrastructure Grants | Nevada Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; storage; aggregation; value-added ag infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Periodic calls (annual or biennial) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund Grants | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Processing; equipment; facility upgrades; market expansion | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Rolling or annual cycles (varies by fund) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Grants | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets | State | Processing; market development; on-farm and food system infrastructure | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual competitive cycle | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Massachusetts Agricultural Innovation Grants | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Innovation; technology adoption; processing and market development | For-profit agribusinesses; producer groups; nonprofits | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| New Hampshire Agricultural Infrastructure Grants | New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food | State | Processing; storage; value-added production; market access | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Expected annual cycle | $50,000–$250,000 |
| New Jersey Food & Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program | New Jersey Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; cold storage; aggregation; distribution and food safety upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Grants (ARBID) | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing; market expansion; infrastructure and equipment | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer groups | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Delaware Food Systems Infrastructure Grants | Delaware Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; aggregation; cold chain; food hub and logistics capacity | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Expected annual cycle | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Connecticut Agriculture Viability Grants | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; on-farm and food system infrastructure; market development | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$200,000 |
| Rhode Island Food & Agriculture Infrastructure Grants | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | State | Processing; storage; market access and food system infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual or periodic calls | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Port of Seattle – Maritime & Food Innovation Grants | Port of Seattle | Municipal Entity | Cold storage; processing; logistics; export readiness for ag/food businesses | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Periodic competitive rounds | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Port of Oakland – Trade & Logistics Development Grants | Port of Oakland | Municipal Entity | Export infrastructure; cold chain; logistics improvements for ag exporters | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; trade organizations | Periodic calls (varies by program) | Award varies; typically ≥$50,000 |
| New York Empire State Development – Market NY & Infrastructure Programs | Empire State Development (NY) | State | Processing; market expansion; infrastructure and export readiness | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Multiple annual rounds | $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | State | Capital projects including ag processing and food manufacturing facilities | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments | Periodic legislative rounds | $50,000–$10,000,000+ |
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – Business Development Program (Agri-Food Projects) | ACOA | Federal Government (Canada) | Processing; market expansion; productivity and competitiveness for agri-food businesses | Atlantic Canada agri-food businesses | Rolling intake; project-based decisions | Non-repayable contributions available; award size varies |
| Manitoba Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Agri-Processing Stream | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Processing capacity; value-added manufacturing; technology upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; processors | Periodic intakes (annual or rolling) | Cost-share contributions; award size varies |
| West Virginia Agriculture Investment Fund Grants | West Virginia Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; cold storage; market development; agribusiness expansion | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$250,000 |
| Virginia Small Business Financing Authority – Agriculture Grants | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | State | Equipment; processing; working capital for ag-related businesses | For-profit agribusinesses | Rolling or periodic calls | $50,000–$500,000 |
| South Dakota Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources | State | Processing; feasibility; marketing; infrastructure for value-added ag products | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $200,000 |
| North Dakota Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program | North Dakota Department of Agriculture | State | Processing; market expansion; feasibility and business planning | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle (typically spring) | Up to $200,000 |
| Wyoming Business Ready Community – Agriculture Projects | Wyoming Business Council | State | Processing; infrastructure; market access and facility development | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; local governments | Rolling or periodic rounds | $50,000–$3,000,000 |
| Alaska Sustainable Agriculture Grants | Alaska Division of Agriculture | State | Processing; season extension; market development; infrastructure improvements | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual cycle | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) Grants | Hawaii ADC | State | Processing; infrastructure; irrigation; value-added ag development | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producers | Rolling or board-approved cycles | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Northern Border Regional Commission – Economic & Infrastructure Grants | Northern Border Regional Commission | Federal Government (Regional Commission) | Agribusiness development; processing; infrastructure and supply-chain resilience | For-profit businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual cycles (varies by program) | $50,000–$1,500,000 |
| U.S. Economic Development Administration – Build to Scale (Ag-Tech Focus) | U.S. Economic Development Administration | Federal Government | Ag-tech commercialization; supply-chain innovation; cluster development | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; universities; local governments | Annual NOFO (typically spring) | Typically $100,000–$2,000,000 |
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency – Inclusive Diversification (Ag Projects) | CanNor | Federal Government (Canada) | Processing; value-added ag projects; market development in Northern regions | Canadian agribusinesses and organizations in eligible regions | Rolling intake; project-based awards | Non-repayable contributions; award size varies |
| Puerto Rico Agriculture Infrastructure Grants | Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture | Territory | Processing; irrigation; storage; equipment and farm infrastructure improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer organizations | Annual or periodic calls (varies by funding stream) | $50,000–$500,000 |
| US Virgin Islands Farmers Infrastructure Grants | USVI Department of Agriculture | Territory | Farm infrastructure; processing; storage; resilience improvements | For-profit agricultural producers; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Periodic competitive rounds | $50,000–$250,000 |
| American Samoa Department of Agriculture Grants | American Samoa Department of Agriculture | Territory | Crop and livestock development; processing; market access and infrastructure | For-profit farms; agribusinesses; cooperatives | Annual or rolling cycles | Award amount varies; typically ≥$50,000 |
| Guam Department of Agriculture Agribusiness Grants | Guam Department of Agriculture | Territory | Processing; value-added production; irrigation and infrastructure improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; producer groups | Annual or periodic calls | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Inter-American Development Bank – Agri-Food SME Innovation Grants | Inter-American Development Bank | Other (International Organization) | Agri-food processing; technology adoption; market expansion for SMEs | Eligible agribusiness SMEs through partner programs | Periodic calls via partner institutions | Award size varies; typically ≥$50,000 |
| Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Digitization Program | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Federal Government (Canada) | Automation; robotics; digital tech adoption in agri-food processing | Canadian agri-food processors and manufacturers | Periodic intakes (program-based) | Up to $10,000,000 per project |
| Pacific Northwest Food Hub Infrastructure Grants (regional example) | Regional Food System Partnerships / State Coalitions | Association | Aggregation; cold storage; distribution and food hub capacity-building | For-profit food/ag businesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Periodic regional RFPs | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Great Lakes Food Systems Infrastructure Grants (regional example) | Multi-State Food System Partnerships | Association | Processing; logistics; cold chain and regional supply-chain resilience | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Periodic multi-state calls | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Canadian Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Federal Government (Canada) | Indigenous-led ag and food processing; value-added development; market access | Indigenous businesses; cooperatives; organizations | Rolling intake (while funding available) | Contribution funding; award size varies |
| California Food Production Investment Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Food and ag processing; cold storage; aggregation; distribution; food safety upgrades | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits; local governments | Annual cycle (typically spring) | $50,000–$10,000,000 |
| Colorado NextGen Ag Leadership & Infrastructure Grants | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Infrastructure; market access; value-added ag development | For-profit agribusinesses; producer organizations; cooperatives | Expected annual cycle | $50,000–$250,000 |
| New York Farmland & Processing Infrastructure Grants | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Processing; storage; logistics; food safety and supply-chain improvements | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual or multi-round calls | $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Ohio Food and Agriculture Cluster Grants | JobsOhio / Ohio Department of Development | State | Processing; market expansion; supply-chain infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Rolling or periodic rounds | $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Michigan Value-Added Agriculture Grants | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Processing; product development; marketing and infrastructure | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives; nonprofits | Annual competitive cycle | $50,000–$300,000 |
| Iowa Produce Safety & Infrastructure Grants | Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | State | Food safety upgrades; processing; storage; aggregation | For-profit agribusinesses; cooperatives | Annual or periodic calls | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Sustainable CAP – Agri-Processing Investment Stream | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (via Provinces) | Province | Agri-food processing; value-added manufacturing; productivity and sustainability upgrades | Canadian agri-food processors and businesses | Rolling or periodic intakes (province-specific) | Cost-share contributions; award size varies |
| Ontario Food Safety & Processing Capacity Grants | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | Province | Processing; food safety modernization; automation and scale-up | Ontario-based agri-food processors | Periodic intakes | $50,000–$3,000,000 |
| Farm Credit East – Mission Fund Grants | Farm Credit East | Co-op | Ag business development; supply-chain resilience; value-added ag projects | Nonprofits; cooperatives; producer organizations (business benefit allowed) | Annual competitive cycle | $50,000–$500,000 |
| Rabo AgriFinance – Sustainable Agriculture Grants | Rabobank Foundation / Rabo AgriFinance | Corporation/Foundation | Value-added ag; sustainability improvements; supply-chain innovation | Nonprofits and producer organizations (projects may directly support agribusiness) | Periodic calls | $50,000–$250,000 |