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 | Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Conservation practices / Sustainable agriculture / Soil health / Water quality / Climate-smart agriculture | Agricultural producers / Forest landowners / Private landowners | November 1, 2024, January 1, 2025, and March 1, 2025 (varies by state) | Varies by practice (up to 75% of costs, up to 90% for historically underserved producers) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives |
| Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants | USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | Federal | Urban agriculture / Food access / Community gardens / Innovative production | Government entities / Nonprofits / Organizations / Community groups | March 10, 2025 | Share of $2.5 million total funding | https://www.usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/agricultural-education-and-outreach/urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production-grants |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal | Enhancing specialty crop competitiveness / Research / Marketing / Food safety | State departments of agriculture (who then fund eligible projects) | Varies by state, many in early 2025 | California: $100,000-$500,000; varies by state | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp |
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) – Farmer/Rancher Grants | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | On-farm research / Sustainable agriculture practices / Innovation | Farmers and ranchers | Varies by region, North Central due May 29, 2025 | Up to $15,000 for individuals, up to $30,000 for teams | https://www.sare.org/grants/ |
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) – Partnership Grants | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Sustainable agriculture research / On-farm demonstrations / Education | Agricultural professionals working with farmers | Varies by region | Up to $40,000 | https://www.sare.org/grants/ |
| Market Access Program (MAP) | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal | International promotion / Marketing of US agricultural products | Agricultural industry organizations | June 6, 2025 | $200 million total annual funding | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/usda-announces-agricultural-trade-promotion-programs-fy-2026 |
| Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal | Market development / Export expansion | Agricultural industry organizations | June 6, 2025 | $34.5 million total annual funding | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/usda-announces-agricultural-trade-promotion-programs-fy-2026 |
| Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC) | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal | Addressing trade barriers for specialty crops | Agricultural organizations | June 6, 2025 | $9 million total annual funding | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/usda-announces-agricultural-trade-promotion-programs-fy-2026 |
| Emerging Markets Program (EMP) | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal | Developing export markets for US agricultural products | Agricultural organizations | June 6, 2025 | $8 million total annual funding | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/usda-announces-agricultural-trade-promotion-programs-fy-2026 |
| Brighter Future Fund | American Farmland Trust | Private | Farm viability / Land access / Regenerative practices | BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women farmers | Rolling | Up to $5,000 | https://www.localline.co/blog/farm-grants-us-guide |
| Fund-a-Farmer Grants | Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) | Private | Animal welfare / Humane farming practices / Operational needs | Farmers seeking animal welfare certification | Rolling | Portion of $1.3 million total funding | https://www.localline.co/blog/farm-grants-us-guide |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Establishing and producing biomass feedstocks | Agricultural and forest land owners and operators | Varies | Varies based on project | https://www.nal.usda.gov/economics-business-and-trade/agricultural-funding-resources-topic |
| Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Innovative conservation approaches / Technology development | Agricultural producers / Organizations / Universities | Varies by state and national competitions | Varies | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants |
| Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Forest restoration / Enhancement / Protection | Private and tribal landowners | Varies by state | Varies based on easement type and duration | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives |
| Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Organic agriculture research / Education / Extension activities | Land grant universities / Non-profit organizations / State agricultural experiment stations | Varies (check NIFA website) | Up to $3,000,000 per project | $50 million annual program funding |
| Organic Transitions Program (ORG) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Research on transitioning to organic production / Soil health / Pest management | Colleges and universities | Varies (check NIFA website) | Up to $1,000,000 per project | $7.5 million annual program funding |
| AGRI Value-Added Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing / Marketing / Business expansion | Value-added businesses / Agricultural producers | August 7, 2025 | Up to $150,000 | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-value-added-grant-program |
| AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | On-farm research / Sustainable agriculture demonstrations | Farmers / Organizations working with farmers | December 2025 (expected) | Up to $50,000 | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-sustainable-agriculture-demonstration-grant |
| Healthy Soils Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Soil health / Carbon sequestration / GHG emissions reduction | California agricultural operations | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmerresources/grant_programs.html |
| Regenerative Fund for Nature | Conservation International & Kering | Private | Regenerative agriculture implementation / Supply chain transformation | Farming communities / NGOs / Project leaders | By invitation only | Varies by project | https://www.conservation.org/projects/regenerative-fund-for-nature |
| Brighter Future Microgrants | National Young Farmers Coalition | Private | Land access / Equipment / Farm infrastructure / Business development | Young farmers (under 40) / BIPOC farmers | Varies (check website) | Up to $5,000 | https://www.rafiusa.org/programs/farm_advocacy/resourcesforfarmers/grants-and-cost-share-opportunities/ |
| Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Agricultural Systems | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Systems approach to sustainable agriculture / Food security | Colleges and universities / Research institutions / Organizations | Varies (check NIFA website) | Up to $10,000,000 for five years | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-sustainable-agricultural-systems |
| Small Producer Initiative | USDA / Texas State University | Federal | Regenerative agriculture / Financial literacy / Soil health | Small farms / Ranches / Minority and veteran farmers | Varies | Varies by project | https://news.txst.edu/research-and-innovation/2023/small-producers-initiative-grant.html |
| Seeds for Bees Program | California State Beekeepers Association | Private | Cover crop seeds / Pollinator habitat | First and second-year growers | Rolling | Up to $2,500 for first year; up to $1,500 for second year | https://www.csuchico.edu/regenerativeagriculture/resources/funding-opportunities.shtml |
| Rural Business Development Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Technical assistance / Training / Rural business development | Small and emerging rural businesses | Varies by state | Varies by project | https://agr.wa.gov/services/grant-opportunities |
| Dairy Digester Research and Development Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Dairy digesters / Greenhouse gas reduction | California dairy operations | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmerresources/grant_programs.html |
| Alternative Manure Management Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Non-digester manure management / Methane emission reduction | California livestock operations | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmerresources/grant_programs.html |
| America the Beautiful Challenge | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Federal/Private Partnership | Conservation / Ecosystem restoration / Wildlife corridors / Community resilience | Nonprofits / Government agencies / Private landowners | Varies annually (check NFWF website) | Up to $5 million per project | https://www.nfwf.org/ |
| AGCO Agriculture Foundation Grant | AGCO Corporation Foundation | Private | Youth-led agricultural innovation / Sustainable agri-food systems | Nonprofit organizations | Annual (check website) | $400,000-$450,000 over three years | https://www.agcofoundation.org/grants.html |
| WALD Innovation Facility Climate with Biodiversity Program | International Union for Conservation of Nature | International | Forest-based carbon removal / Agroforestry / Restoration | NGOs / Indigenous organizations / Private developers | February 13, 2025 | EUR 750,000 to EUR 1.5 million | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/innovative-climate-with-biodiversity-positive-program-2025/ |
| Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Grants | FFAR | Private | Agricultural research / Innovation / Food systems | Universities / Research organizations / Nonprofits | Multiple deadlines throughout 2025 | Varies by program | https://foundationfar.org/grants-funding/ |
| State Wildlife Grants | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Wildlife habitat / Species conservation / Restoration | State fish and wildlife agencies | Varies by state | Share of $59 million annual funding | https://www.fws.gov/program/state-wildlife-grants |
| Conservation Planning Assistance Grants | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Threatened and endangered species recovery / Habitat restoration | State agencies / Tribal governments / Nonprofits | March 5, 2025 | Varies based on project | https://www.fws.gov/office/sacramento-fish-and-wildlife/usfws-grants-and-funding-opportunities-california |
| Multistate Conservation Grant Program | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Fish and wildlife conservation across state lines | State agencies / Conservation organizations | Annual (check website) | Share of $6 million annual funding | https://www.fishwildlife.org/afwa-informs/multi-state-conservation-grants-program |
| Recovery Land Acquisition Program | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Land acquisition for endangered species recovery | State agencies / Conservation organizations | Annual (check website) | Varies based on project | https://www.fws.gov/office/sacramento-fish-and-wildlife/usfws-grants-and-funding-opportunities-california |
| Bezos Earth Fund Grants | Bezos Earth Fund | Private | Climate change / Conservation / Sustainable agriculture | Environmental organizations / Research institutions | By invitation only | Varies (typically $1-100 million) | https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/sustainable-agriculture-grants |
| Kalliopeia Foundation Grants | Kalliopeia Foundation | Private | Sustainable agriculture / Environmental conservation / Indigenous rights | Nonprofits / Community organizations | Check website for current cycle | Varies by project | https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/sustainable-agriculture-grants |
| Kataly Foundation Grants | Kataly Foundation | Private | Sustainable agriculture / Environmental justice / Racial equity | Nonprofits focused on communities of color | Check website for current cycle | Varies by project | https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/sustainable-agriculture-grants |
| Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program | Whole Kids Foundation | Private | School gardens / Food education | K-12 schools / Nonprofits | March 5, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/category/agriculture-food-nutrition/ |
| Builders Vision Sustainable Food Grants | Builders Vision | Private | Global food system / Sustainable agriculture practices | Nonprofits / Research organizations | By application (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/sustainable-agriculture-grants |
| Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | On-farm conservation trials / Regenerative practices | Agricultural producers / Organizations | Annual (check NRCS website) | Share of $90 million program funding | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants |
| Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | STEM education / Research / Extension for women and minorities in rural areas | Educational institutions / Nonprofits | February 27, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/category/agriculture-food-nutrition/ |
| Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants | Iowa Department of Agriculture | State | Production capacity / Market access / Value-added projects | Agricultural producers / Businesses | March 31, 2025 | Up to $25,000 | https://www.chooseiowa.com/grants |
| Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Grant | Iowa Department of Agriculture | State | Meat processing / Custom lockers / Mobile slaughter units | Meat processing businesses | March 31, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www.chooseiowa.com/grants |
| North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grants | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Wetland conservation / Restoration / Habitat improvement | State agencies / Nonprofits / Conservation organizations | Varies (check website) | Share of $46.2 million annual funding | https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-more-157-million-funding-wetland-conservation-projects |
| National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Federal | Coastal wetlands protection / Restoration / Enhancement | Coastal and Great Lakes states / U.S. territories | Annual (check website) | Up to $1 million per project | https://www.fws.gov/service/national-coastal-wetlands-conservation-grants |
| Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Wetland protection / Restoration / Enhancement | State and local governments / Nonprofits / Tribal governments | Annual (September) | Share of $20 million annual funding | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/illinois/news/usda-increases-funding-for-partnerships-to |
| Wildlife Habitat Grant Program | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | State | Wildlife habitat improvement / Restoration | State agencies / Conservation organizations | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/grants/aq-wl/wildlife-hab |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants | Missouri State Parks | State | Public outdoor recreation / Conservation | Local governments / Cities / Counties / Public schools | Varies (check website) | Up to $500,000 per project (50% match required) | https://mostateparks.com/page/61215/land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf-grants |
| Livestock Indemnity Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Livestock loss compensation due to adverse weather or predation | Livestock producers | Annual (check deadlines with local FSA office) | 75% of market value for eligible livestock losses | https://iowa.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-agriculture-grants.html |
| Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Emergency relief for livestock losses | Livestock producers | Annual (check deadlines with local FSA office) | Varies based on losses | https://iowa.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-agriculture-grants.html |
| Tree Assistance Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Orchard and nursery tree replacement due to natural disasters | Orchardists / Nursery tree growers | Annual (check deadlines with local FSA office) | 65% of replacement cost for qualifying trees | https://iowa.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-agriculture-grants.html |
| Small and Medium-Sized Farm Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Farm management strategies / Technology / Viability improvement | Small and medium farms | Annual (check NIFA website) | Varies by project | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2016/05/04/usda-announces-156-million-grants-strengthen-rural-communities |
| Agricultural Livelihoods and Conservation Program | Packard Foundation | Private | Conservation / Sustainable farming / Ecosystem protection | Farmers / Small business owners in natural resource sectors | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/sustainable-agriculture-grants |
| Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | Multiple federal agencies | Federal | Water quality improvement / Habitat restoration in Great Lakes watersheds | Farmers in Great Lakes region | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/usda-announces-conservation-funding-for-michigan-farmers-and-forest-owners |
| Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) | Michigan Department of Agriculture | State | Environmental practices / Certification / Conservation | Michigan agricultural producers | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/usda-conservation-funds-available-to-michigan-farmers-and-forest-owners |
| NC AgVentures Farm Grant | NC State Extension | State | Farm diversification / Innovation / New farm enterprises | North Carolina farmers | December 13, 2025 | Up to $8,000 | https://agventures.ces.ncsu.edu/application-for-ag-ventures-grant/ |
| CTE Grants for Agriculture | North Carolina General Assembly | State | Materials and supplies for agricultural education | NC middle and high school public agricultural programs | Varies (check website) | Share of $2,000,000 annual funding | https://ncffa.org/news-events/news-item/2024-2025-cte-grants-for-agriculture |
| Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants | Multiple family foundations | Private | Climate solutions / Equity / Sustainable agriculture | Georgia-based organizations | June (annual) | Up to $100,000 per year for two years | https://blog.drawdownga.org/announcing-the-2024-2025-climate-solutions-equity-grants |
| Dairy Business Innovation Initiative | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal | Dairy business development / Innovation | Dairy businesses in Southeast states (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://northcarolina.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-and-agriculture-grants.html |
| Carolina Farm Credit Corporate Mission Fund | Carolina Farm Credit | Private | Agricultural projects / Rural community development | Organizations in North Carolina | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://northcarolina.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-and-agriculture-grants.html |
| Farm Credit Grants | Farm Credit | Private | Farm relief / Disaster assistance | Farmers in NC, SC, TN, GA, VA | Varies (check website) | Up to $500 | https://northcarolina.grantwatch.com/cat/51/farming-and-agriculture-grants.html |
| Georgia Organics Climate-Smart Farmer Cohort | Georgia Organics / McIntosh SEED | Private | Conservation agriculture / Rooftop solar | Black farmers in Southeast Georgia | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://blog.drawdownga.org/announcing-the-2024-2025-climate-solutions-equity-grants |
| New York State Grown & Certified Grant | New York State Department of Agriculture | State | Infrastructure / Technology / Research & Development | New York agricultural businesses | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/farm-grants |
| Missouri Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Urban agriculture development / Business planning | Agribusinesses in urban areas of Missouri | Varies (check website) | Cost-share funding (varies by project) | https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/farm-grants |
| Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund | Virginia Department of Agriculture | State | Infrastructure / Agricultural development | Virginia agricultural and forestry businesses | Varies (check website) | Up to $500,000 (requires match) | https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-facility-grants.shtml |
| Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | State | Farm improvement / Production efficiency | Tennessee agricultural producers | October (annual) | Cost-share up to 50% of project costs | https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep.html |
| South Carolina Farm Aid Grant | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Disaster recovery / Farm assistance | South Carolina farmers | Varies (after disaster declarations) | Up to $20,000 | https://agriculture.sc.gov/divisions/consumer-protection/farm-aid-grant/ |
| Accelerating Appalachia Climate-Smart Program | Accelerating Appalachia | Private | Climate-smart agriculture in Appalachian region | Farmers in Appalachian states (including NC, TN, VA) | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://ambrook.com/funding/state/north-carolina |
| Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grants | USDA SARE | Federal | Sustainable agriculture research / Education | Farmers and ranchers in Western states | December (annual) | Up to $25,000 for individual / $29,900 for groups | https://southern.sare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/farmer-rancher/ |
| Southern SARE Producer Grants | USDA SARE | Federal | Sustainable agriculture research / On-farm projects | Farmers in Southern states (including VA, TN, NC, GA) | October (annual) | Up to $20,000 | https://southern.sare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/producer-grant/ |
| Agricultural Water Conservation Grants | Texas Water Development Board | State | Irrigation efficiency / Water conservation / Technology transfer | Farmers / Ranchers / Organizations in Texas | Annual (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/awcg/index.asp |
| Southern SARE Research and Education Grants | USDA SARE | Federal | Systems research / Education projects / Sustainable agriculture | Applicants in Southern states (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, PR, USVI) | Annual (check website) | Up to $400,000 for research projects; up to $50,000 for education projects | https://www.instrumentl.com/browse-grants/texas/grants-for-farmers |
| Colorado Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership | Colorado Department of Agriculture | Federal/State | Agroforestry / Sustainable practices / Climate-smart agriculture | Agricultural producers in CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, WA, WY | Varies (check website) | Share of $25 million funding | https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities/projects |
| ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation Program | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Private | Bird species conservation / Habitat restoration | Organizations in AK, CO, LA, MT, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY | Annual (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.instrumentl.com/browse-grants/texas/grants-for-farmers |
| Montana Conservation Incentive Contracts | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Conservation management practices / Soil health / Water quality | Agricultural producers in Montana | Varies (check website) | Varies based on practices implemented | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/montana/conservation-incentive-contracts |
| Idaho EQIP | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Conservation practices / Natural resource management | Agricultural producers / Non-industrial forest managers in Idaho | October 4, 2024 for general funding; April 4, 2025 for specific pools | Varies by practice (up to 90% for historically underserved producers) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives/idaho/environmental-quality-incentives |
| Western Reclamation States Drought Relief | USDA | Federal | Drought mitigation / Water conservation | Projects in 17 Western states (AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) | Varies (check website) | Share of $4 billion funding | https://nationalaglawcenter.org/ag-the-ira-conservation-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/ |
| Climate-Smart Potatoes Project | USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities | Federal | Climate-smart management / Market development for potatoes | Potato growers in ID, WA, OR | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities/projects |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Soil Health Project | USDA Conservation Innovation Grants | Federal | Soil health management / Regenerative agriculture | Agricultural producers in TX, OK | Annual (check website) | Share of $4,999,387 project funding | https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/impact/conservation-innovation-grants-awards-fiscal-year-2023 |
| Western Sugar Cooperative High-Carbon Soil Amendment Project | USDA | Federal | Carbon sequestration / Soil health improvement | Agricultural producers working with Western Sugar Cooperative (WY, CO, MT, NE) | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://ambrook.com/funding/state/wyoming |
| Farmers for Soil Health Climate-Smart Partnership | USDA | Federal | Cover crop adoption / Carbon markets | Agricultural producers across multiple states | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities/projects |
| Wyoming Livestock Genetics Inc. Grant | Wyoming Livestock Genetics Inc. | Private | Genetic improvement / Livestock production | Wyoming livestock producers | Annual (check website) | Up to $10,000 | https://www.wlgi.org/grants |
| Arizona Conservation Districts Climate-SMART Project | Arizona Association of Conservation Districts | Federal/State | Climate-smart best management practices | Arizona agricultural producers | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://ambrook.com/funding/type/grant |
| Iowa Tribe Center for Excellence in Regenerative Native Agriculture | Iowa Tribe of Nebraska and Kansas | Tribal | Indigenous regenerative agriculture / Grazing / Irrigation management | Tribal members and partners in NE, KS | Varies (check website) | Share of $3,660,456 project funding | https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/impact/conservation-innovation-grants-awards-fiscal-year-2023 |
| New Mexico Carbon Farming Project | New Mexico State University | Federal/State | Climate-smart practices / Carbon farming | Agricultural producers in AZ, NM, TX, FL | Varies (check website) | Share of $947,003 project funding | https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/impact/conservation-innovation-grants-awards-fiscal-year-2023 |
| Alaska Food Security Gardening Grants | Alaska Community Foundation | Private | Food security / Gardening / Agricultural projects | Organizations in Alaska | February 28, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/category/agriculture-food-nutrition/ |
| Kauai Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant | Kauai County Office of Economic Development | County | Agricultural industry expansion / Farm infrastructure | Farms and agricultural organizations on Kauai | January 2, 2025 | Share of available funding (varies by project) | https://kauaiforward.com/afeg25/ |
| Sustainable Farms & Fields Program | Washington State Conservation Commission | State | Climate-smart practices / Carbon sequestration / Greenhouse gas reduction | Conservation districts / State agencies / Colleges / Tribes in Washington | May 19-June 20, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www.scc.wa.gov/programs/sustainable-farms-fields |
| Washington Compost Reimbursement Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Compost purchase / Application costs | Washington farms | July (annual opening) | Up to 50% of compost and application costs | https://agr.wa.gov/services/grant-opportunities |
| UC SAREP Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants | University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program | State | Sustainable agriculture research / Education / Outreach | California farms / Food system businesses / Nonprofits / Government agencies / Tribal governments | January 14, 2025 | Up to $10,000 for planning grants; up to $20,000 for other grants | https://sarep.ucdavis.edu/grantsFY25-26 |
| Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Grants | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Food and agriculture education / Research / Community development | Alaska Native-serving or Native Hawaiian-serving institutions | Annual (check website) | Share of $5 million program funding | https://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/rfa-roundup-spring-2023-sustainable-agriculture-funding-opportunities-strong/ |
| Washington Farm to School Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Farm to school expansion / Local food purchase | Washington schools and farms | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://agr.wa.gov/services/grant-opportunities |
| Washington Sustainable Farming and Food Systems Program | Impact100 of Greater Sacramento | Private | Sustainable agriculture / Food systems | Nonprofits in Greater Sacramento region | March 22, 2025 | Varies by project | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/category/agriculture-food-nutrition/ |
| Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness | Oregon specialty crop producers and organizations | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture/pages/grants.aspx |
| Oregon Farm to School Procurement Grant | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Farm to school purchasing | Oregon schools | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture/pages/grants.aspx |
| Native Hawaiian Beginning Farmer Program | University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture | State/Federal | Agricultural training / Technical assistance | Native Hawaiian beginning farmers | Rolling applications | Varies by project | https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/hnhfp/ |
| Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research Grant | USDA Agricultural Research Service | Federal | Berry and grape research / Small fruit production | Researchers in OR, WA, ID | Annual (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/corvallis-or/horticultural-crops-research/ |
| Hawaii Department of Agriculture Livestock Revitalization Program | Hawaii Department of Agriculture | State | Livestock production / Feed costs | Hawaii livestock producers | Biannual (check website) | Reimbursements based on feed costs and production | https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/md/ |
| Washington Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practices Grant | Washington State Department of Natural Resources | State | Climate-smart ag / Carbon sequestration / Forestry | Washington landowners and producers | Varies (check website) | Varies by project | https://www.dnr.wa.gov/cost-share |
| Western SARE Alaska Enhancement Program | USDA SARE | Federal | Sustainable agriculture / Education / Research | Alaska farmers, researchers, educators | Annual (check website) | Varies by project | https://western.sare.org/grants/ |
| USDA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Storage facilities and equipment / Cold storage / Grain bins / Hay barns / Handling equipment | Agricultural producers / Small businesses | Rolling applications accepted year-round | Up to $500,000; Microloans up to $50,000 with reduced 5% down payment | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/facility-loans/farm-storage |
| FSA Farm Loan Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Operating expenses / Farm ownership / Equipment / Livestock / Refinancing | Agricultural producers / Beginning farmers / Socially disadvantaged farmers | Rolling | Variable based on loan type; favorable interest rates with terms up to 40 years | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/farm-loan-programs |
| Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Tax credits for asset owners who sell or rent agricultural assets to beginning farmers | Asset owners who rent or sell to eligible beginning farmers with net worth under $1,042,000 (2025) | Applications accepted throughout year (2025 funds currently exhausted, waitlist available) | Tax credits vary based on agricultural assets sold or rented | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/bftc |
| USDA Technical Assistance for Urban Agriculture | USDA Office of Urban Agriculture | Federal | Urban farming projects / Food access / Innovative production methods / Job training | Urban agricultural producers / Organizations / Schools / Communities | Rolling | Technical assistance and educational resources | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/01/08/usda-announces-grants-and-technical-assistance-funding-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production |
| Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Sustainable farming practices / Conservation / Energy efficiency / Input reduction | Farmers / Organizations that benefit farmers | Application closed on December 12, 2024 for FY 2025 funding | Up to $50,000 per project; matching funds required for amounts above $25,000 | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-sustainable-agriculture-demonstration-grant |
| Farm Service Agency Commodity and Storage Facility Loans | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Storage facilities / Handling equipment / Commodities marketing | Agricultural producers | Rolling | Low-interest financing, varies by project | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/01-02-2025/usda-announces-january-2025-lending-rates-agricultural-producers |
| USDA Renewable Biomass Incentives | USDA / Department of Energy | Federal | Biomass production / Renewable energy / Sustainable materials | Agricultural producers / Forest landowners | Varies by specific program | Varies by project scope and program specifics | https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/tax-credits-incentives-and-technical-assistance-geothermal-heat-pumps |
| Transitions Incentives Program (TIP) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Land transitions / Beginning farmers / Socially disadvantaged farmers | Retiring landowners transferring to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers | Rolling | Financial incentives based on land involved | http://www.agrability.org/funding-assistance/ |
| Water Bank Program (WBP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Wetlands conservation / Water conservation / Flood control / Wildlife habitat | Agricultural producers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota | Rolling | Payments based on acreage and conservation practices | http://www.agrability.org/funding-assistance/ |
| USDA Rural Development Programs | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Rural infrastructure / Business development / Energy systems / Housing | Agricultural producers / Rural small businesses / Municipalities / Rural residents | Varies by specific program | Varies by program and project scope | http://www.agrability.org/funding-assistance/ |
| Conservation Agriculture Incentives | USDA / State agriculture departments | Federal/State | Conservation agriculture / No-till / Cover crops / Reduced inputs | Agricultural producers implementing sustainable practices | Varies by state and specific program | Cost-share arrangements covering portion of implementation costs | https://sustainableagriculture.net/publications/grassrootsguide/conservation-environment/environmental-quality-incentives-program/ |
| Agri-Environment Schemes/Payments for Ecosystem Services | USDA / State conservation agencies | Federal/State | Ecosystem services / Environmental stewardship / Conservation outcomes | Agricultural producers / Landowners / Conservation organizations | Varies by state and program | Payment structures vary based on practices and outcomes | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14735903.2023.2290415 |
| Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) | USDA Rural Development (Nebraska) | Federal | Project / Program; Planning & Working Capital | Independent producers; producer groups; cooperatives | Rolling (announced annually; next notice expected late 2025) | Planning: up to $75 000; Working capital: up to $250 000 (100 % match required) | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants/ne |
| Prototype Grant Program | Nebraska Department of Economic Development (via AmpliFund) | State | Project / Program | For-profit businesses operating in Nebraska | Rolling (applications open annually; dates TBD) | Matching grant – reimbursement basis; award amount undisclosed | https://ne.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/f9230fcf-2217-411c-b8b5-54edddb90fe4 |
| Nebraska Academic Research & Development Grant | Nebraska Governor’s Office of Innovation and Technology | State | Project / Program; Technical Assistance | Businesses; academic partnerships; research entities | January 24, 2025 (next cycle expected January 2026) | Up to $30 000 direct costs per year (25 % match required) | https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/nebraska-academic-research-and-development-grant/ |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Renewable energy systems / Energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers; small rural businesses | Undisclosed | RES grants up to $1,000,000; EEI grants up to $500,000; loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/16/2024-23854/notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-the-rural-energy-for-america-program-for-fiscal-years-2025-2026 |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Establishment payments / Annual incentive payments / Matching payments for CHST | Agricultural producers; forest landowners | Rolling (varies by project area) | Establishment: 50% of costs up to $500/acre; Annual incentive payments: undisclosed; CHST matching up to $45/ton | https://sustainableagriculture.net/publications/grassrootsguide/renewable-energy/biomass-crop-assistance-program/ |
| Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Technical assistance / Feasibility studies / Training & capacity building / Infrastructure improvements | Municipalities; nonprofits; tribes; cooperatives; small businesses | February 28, 2025 (applications close) | Awards range $10,000–$500,000 | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants |
| Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Technical assistance / Cooperative development | Cooperatives; nonprofit cooperative development centers | June 3, 2024 (applications closed; next cycle expected June 2025) | Undisclosed | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program |
| Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Annual rental payments / Cost-share assistance | Agricultural producers; Private landowners | Rolling (continuous and periodic signup periods) | Annual rental payments based on soil productivity; cost-share assistance up to 50% of establishment costs | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program |
| Intermediary Relending Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Low-interest (1%) loans to intermediaries for re-lending to promote community development and business expansion | Nonprofits; Cooperatives; Public agencies; Federally-recognized tribes; Ultimate recipients include individuals and private organizations | Rolling | Intermediary loans up to $1,000,000; ultimate recipients up to $400,000 or 50% of intermediary loan | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/intermediary-relending-program |
| Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Loans and grants for startup costs; working capital; training & technical assistance; establishing revolving loan funds | Rural microentrepreneurs; Non-profit intermediaries | Rolling | Loans and grants up to $50,000 | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program |
| Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Technical and financial assistance to conserve/protect farm and ranch lands, grasslands, wetlands; Easement acquisition | Landowners; Land trusts; State/local governments; NGOs; Native nations | Continuous signup; State ranking dates (e.g., October 4 & December 20, 2024) | Undisclosed (easement payments negotiated; technical assistance) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/acep-agricultural-conservation-easement-program |
| Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Financial & technical assistance for conservation projects addressing natural resource concerns in partnership with NRCS | Lead partners (state/local gov; NGOs; tribes) & agricultural producers in project area | July 2, 2024 | Competitive awards; up to $1.5 billion total allocated (individual awards vary) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/rcpp-regional-conservation-partnership-program |
| Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | General financial assistance to specialty crop producers to manage marketing costs and expand markets | Specialty crop producers (active farming; verify sales for 2023 or 2024) | January 8, 2025 | Payments based on production; cap $125,000 per producer (payment limit increased to $900,000) | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/marketing-assistance-specialty-crops-masc |
| Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Research; Education; Extension; Organic agriculture practices & innovation | State agricultural experiment stations; Colleges & universities; Research institutions; Federal agencies; National labs; Private orgs; Individuals; Consortia | February 15, 2025 (FY 2024 cycle); Feb 13, 2026 (FY 2025 cycle) | Range $5,000–$3,500,000; average $50,000–$3,500,000; 100% match required | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/organic-agriculture-research-extension-initiative |
| Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Conservation management practices / Soil health / Carbon sequestration / GHG reduction | California farmers / ranchers / agricultural business entities / nonprofit ag organizations / California Native American tribes | February annually (projected next cycle Feb 2026) | Up to $100,000 per application | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/incentivesprogram.html |
| State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Irrigation systems / Water efficiency / GHG reduction | California farmers / ranchers / California Native American tribes | January annually (projected Jan 2026) | Up to $200,000 | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/ |
| Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Manure management practices / Methane reduction | California dairy & livestock operations; California Native American tribes | October 18, 2024 | Up to $750,000 per project | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2024-alternative-manure-management-program/ |
| Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Dairy digesters / Methane reduction | California dairy operations; digester developers; California Native American tribes | October 18, 2024 | Up to $1,600,000 per project | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2024-dairy-digester-research-and-development-program/ |
| Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Conservation practices / Natural resource conservation / Diversification / Marketing | Agricultural producers in participating states (16 states) | Rolling; state ranking deadlines vary (e.g., September 13, 2024; November 1, 2024; March 7, 2025) | Cost-share up to 75% of practice cost; annual payment cap $50,000 per participant | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/ama-agricultural-management-assistance |
| Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Emergency restoration practices / Debris removal / Conservation structure restoration | Producers with qualifying losses due to natural disasters | Rolling; first-come, first-served; state-specific extended deadlines (e.g., September 27, 2024 in New Jersey) | Cost-share up to 75% of practice cost (up to 90% for limited resource producers) | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-conservation-program-ecp |
| Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Cost-share assistance for organic certification expenses | Certified organic producers and handlers | October 31, 2024 (2024 cycle); next cycle expected fall 2025 | Up to 75% of certification costs, maximum $750 per certification scope | https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/organic-certification-cost-share-program-occsp |
| Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) | Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission / County Conservation Districts | State | Conservation practices / Technical assistance | Agricultural producers in Pennsylvania | Rolling; continuous signup via local conservation district | Reimbursement grant at 90% of eligible costs; max $500,000 per application | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/about-pda/boards-commissions/state-conservation-commission/agriculture-conservation-assistance-program.html |
| Conservation Excellence Grant Program (CEG) | Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission / County Conservation Districts | State | Conservation practices / Technical assistance | Agricultural producers in designated high-priority areas | Rolling; local district ranking dates vary (e.g., Tier deadlines vary by county) | Reimbursement grant up to $250,000 per application | https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/StateConservationCommission/Pages/Conservation-Excellence-Grant-Program.aspx |
| Agriculture Linked Investment Program (Agri-Link) | Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission | State | Low-interest loans / BMP implementation | Agricultural producers in Pennsylvania | Continuous signup | Loans up to $250,000; interest rate 1%; term up to 12 years | https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/StateConservationCommission/Pages/Agriculture-linked-Low-Interest-Loan-Program-.asp |
| Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Tax credits / Grants for BMP implementation | Agricultural operations in Pennsylvania | Applications accepted August 1 – September 1, annually | Tax credits 50%–90% of eligible costs; up to $250,000 of credits per applicant in a 7-year period; grants up to $75,000 per project | https://www.pa.gov/services/pda/apply-for-the-resource-enhancement—protection–reap–program.html |
| Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Conservation enhancements / Soil health / Water quality / Climate-smart agriculture / Improved grazing systems | Agricultural producers / Forest landowners / Private landowners | Varies by state ranking dates (e.g., January 10, 2025; May 2, 2025) | Minimum $4,000 annually; varies based on conservation performance | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/csp-conservation-stewardship-program |
| Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Wildlife habitat restoration / Incentives for public access | State & tribal governments (landowners benefit via state grants) | State-published RFAs; ranking deadlines vary by state (e.g., Jan 31, 2025; Mar 7, 2025; Apr 25, 2025) | Up to $3,000,000 per award; up to 25% for incentives | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/vpa-hip-voluntary-public-access-and-habitat-incentive-program |