Agriculture & Forestry Funding
The table below displays grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding that support agribusinesses (including forest management) in the United States.
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
This table is updated monthly.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award/Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value-Added Producer Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Planning; Working capital; Processing; Marketing | Agricultural producers; Producer groups; Farmer/rancher cooperatives | 22-Apr-26 | Up to $200,000 |
| Farmers Market Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Direct marketing; Farmers markets; Agritourism; CSA; Online sales | Agricultural businesses; Nonprofits; Local governments; Tribes; Producer networks | 5-Jun-26 | Undisclosed |
| Local Food Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Local food enterprises; Aggregation; Distribution; Market development | Businesses; Nonprofits; Local governments; Tribes; Producer networks | 5-Jun-26 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Specialty crop competitiveness; Marketing; Research; Education | State departments of agriculture | 8-Jun-26 | Approximately $86.6 million available |
| Agriculture Innovation Center Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Technical assistance; Value-added producer services; Market development | Commercial organizations; Tribes; Higher ed; Local governments; Nonprofits; States | Undisclosed | Up to $1,000,000 |
| AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | R&D; Extension; Integrated agricultural systems | Higher ed; Nonprofits; For-profits; Government entities | Undisclosed | $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 |
| Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Organic production; Research; Extension; Resilience | Higher ed; Nonprofits; Government agencies; Research entities | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Research Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Research; Extension; Specialty crop systems | Higher ed; Nonprofits; For-profits; Government agencies | 15-Jun-26 | Typically $226,905 to $6,242,957 |
| Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Farm/ranch habitat; Conservation access; Technical assistance | States; Tribes | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | R&D; Production systems; Forage practices | Higher ed; Nonprofits; For-profits; Government agencies | 12-Jun-26 | Undisclosed |
| AgriMarketing Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; Market diversification | National industry associations; Agriculture and agri-food SMEs | Rolling until funding committed | Up to $2,000,000 per year or $10,000,000 over 5 years |
| Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Market expansion; Trade resiliency; Production capacity | Ontario farmers and agribusinesses | Undisclosed | Part of $20,000,000 initiative |
| B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Business planning; Skills development; Disaster recovery planning | Primary agricultural producers; Agriculture, food, and beverage processors | Rolling | Undisclosed |
| B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program | Innovate BC | Province | On-farm technology adoption; Farm productivity; Resilience | B.C. farmers | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| SARE Research and Education Grants | Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sustainable agriculture research; Education; Outreach | Researchers; Extension; Educators; Farmers/ranchers as collaborators | Varies by region | Typically $50,000+ |
| Western SARE Professional + Producer Grant | Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Applied research; Producer collaboration; Outreach | Agricultural professionals with producer partners | Expected spring 2026 | Up to $85,000 |
| Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sustainable agriculture research; Education | Researchers; Educators; Service providers; Nonprofits | Undisclosed | Typically $30,000 to $250,000 |
| Conservation Innovation Grants | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Conservation innovation; Soil health; Water quality; On-farm systems | Nonprofits; Businesses; Higher ed; State and local governments; Tribes | 29-May-26 | Undisclosed |
| Agricultural Conservation Easement Program | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Agricultural land easements; Conservation easements; Working lands protection | Landowners; Entities partnering with NRCS | 29-May-26 | Up to $200,000,000 available |
| Organic Market Development Grant | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Organic market development; Processing; Aggregation; Storage; Distribution | Businesses; Nonprofits; Producer networks; Supply chain entities | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Multi-State Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Multi-state specialty crop projects; Food safety; Plant pests; Marketing; Research | State departments of agriculture; Multi-state project partners | August 31, 2026, multi-round | Undisclosed |
| AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | R&D; Extension; Plant and animal production; Agricultural systems; Rural communities | Higher ed; Nonprofits; For-profits; Government entities | Varies by program area | Undisclosed |
| AgriInnovate Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Commercialization; Demonstration; Adoption of innovative technologies | Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector entities | Intake closed; program ends March 31, 2028 | Repayable contributions |
| AgriMarketing Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; Market diversification | National industry associations; Agriculture and agri-food SMEs | Rolling until funding committed | Up to $2,000,000 per year or $10,000,000 over 5 years |
| Local Agriculture Market Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Direct marketing; Local food markets; Regional food enterprises; Value-added agriculture | Agricultural businesses; Producer groups; Nonprofits; Local governments; Tribes | 5-Jun-26 | Undisclosed |
| Rural Business Development Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Rural business development; Technical assistance; Training; Business expansion | Public bodies; Nonprofits; Tribes; Rural entities | Typically May to June | Undisclosed |
| Agriculture Innovation Center Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Value-added agriculture; Producer services; Market development | Commercial organizations; Tribes; Higher ed; Local governments; Nonprofits; States | FY 2026 delayed; extension forthcoming | Up to $1,000,000 |
| Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sheep production; Marketing; Producer benefit; Industry solutions | Sheep industry organizations and partners | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Market Diversification for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; Market diversification | Agriculture and agri-food SMEs | September 30, 2030, or until funds committed | Undisclosed |
| Market Diversification for National Industry Associations | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Market diversification; Trade promotion; Sector development | National agriculture and agri-food industry associations | September 30, 2030, or until funds committed | Part of $75,000,000 over 5 years |
| On-Farm Climate Action Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Nitrogen management; Cover cropping; Rotational grazing; Beneficial management practices | Farmers through delivery organizations | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative | Government of Canada and Government of Ontario | Province | Market expansion; Trade resiliency; Agribusiness investment | Ontario farmers and agribusinesses | Undisclosed | Part of $20,000,000 initiative |
| On-Farm Value-Added Program | Government of Alberta | Province | Value-added agriculture; Production capacity; Market opportunities; Job creation | Alberta primary producers | Intake currently closed | Undisclosed |
| B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Business planning; Preparedness; Disaster recovery; Skills development | Primary agricultural producers; Food and beverage processors | Rolling | Undisclosed |
| AgriScience Program – Projects | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Research; Pre-commercial science; Innovation; Industry collaboration | Agriculture and agri-food sector organizations | March 31, 2028, or until funding committed | Up to $5,000,000 per project |
| AgriScience Program – Clusters | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sector-wide research; Innovation clusters; Applied science | Not-for-profit industry-led coalitions | 31-Mar-28 | Up to $15,000,000 per cluster |
| AgriAssurance Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Assurance systems; Market and regulatory requirements; Standards | National industry associations; Nonprofits; Cooperatives | Closed to applications | Undisclosed |
| Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program | New York Farm Viability Institute / New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | Nonprofit | Farm viability; Equipment; Infrastructure; Commercial farm development | Beginning farmers in New York State | 14-Jun-26 | Up to $200,000 |
| Regenerative Pilot Program | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Whole-farm planning; Soil health; Water; Conservation practices | Farmers; Ranchers; Agricultural producers | State ranking dates | Part of $700,000,000 FY2026 funding |
| Food and Agriculture Grants | 11th Hour Project | Foundation | Regenerative agriculture; Soil, air, water, animal and human health | Nonprofits; Initiatives; Movement organizations | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Ceres Trust Grants | Ceres Trust | Foundation | Organic farming education; Seed biodiversity; Pesticide protection; Sustainable farming systems | Nonprofits; Universities; Eligible organizations | Concept paper required | Undisclosed |
| N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative | North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Value-added processing; Agricultural manufacturing; Facility expansion; Local food production capacity | North Carolina agribusinesses and eligible project entities | 13-Apr-26 | Part of $4,300,000 available |
| Beginning Farmer Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets / New York Farm Viability Institute | State | Farm start-up; Equipment; Farm improvement; Farm expansion; Marketing | New York beginning farmers with 10 years or less experience | 14-Jun-26 | $5,000 to $200,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Food safety; Producer benefit | Nonprofits; For-profits; Governments; Tribes; Colleges and universities | Expected fall 2026 | $25,000 to $250,000 |
| Local Food System Infrastructure Grant | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Food supply chains; Facilities; Local market access; Processing and distribution | Washington farms, ranches, processors, distributors, and partner entities | Closed/recurring | $250,000 to $600,000 |
| Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Food security infrastructure; Equipment; Production-related infrastructure | Nonprofits; Co-operatives; Eligible community food organizations | Closed | $150,000 to $500,000 |
| Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | On-farm investment; Supply-managed poultry and egg adaptation | Poultry and egg producers | Open to applications | Undisclosed |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Processing equipment; Facility adaptation; Supply-managed commodities | Processors | Open to applications | Undisclosed |
| Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Market development; Sector support; Trade adaptation | Industry associations | Open to applications | Undisclosed |
| Farm Readiness Grant Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Farm capital improvements; Equipment; Operational readiness; Infrastructure | Massachusetts farms | FY26 closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Climate Smart Agriculture Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Food safety; Composting; Environmental improvements; Energy efficiency; Climate resilience | Massachusetts farms | FY27 application period open | Undisclosed |
| Agricultural Energy Grant Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Agricultural energy efficiency; Energy projects | Massachusetts agricultural operations | Closed/recurring | Undisclosed |
| Animal Waste Technology Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Animal waste technology; Nutrient management; Conservation innovation | Eligible Maryland project applicants | October 17, 2025 LOI; December 23, 2025 full proposal | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Eligible specialty crop project applicants | 2026 application period open | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Delaware Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Food safety; Producer benefit | Eligible Delaware specialty crop project applicants | 18-May-26 | Undisclosed |
| Farm Viability Grant Program | New York Farm Viability Institute | Nonprofit | Research; Education; Farm-level economic viability; Producer support | Agriculture researchers and educators serving New York farms | 24-Oct-26 | Undisclosed |
| NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant | New York Farm Viability Institute / New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Research; Development; Farm and food business improvements | NYS Grown & Certified farms and food system businesses | Expected spring 2026; rolling once open | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education; Food safety | Georgia specialty crop organizations; Producer groups; Universities; Nonprofits; Eligible project partners | Closed; expected February 2027 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Producer benefit | Nonprofits; Universities; Local/state governments; Associations; Specialty crop stakeholders | Closed; expected December 2026 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Market development; Technology; Food safety; Sustainable practices | Eligible Pennsylvania specialty crop project applicants | Open; deadline undisclosed on program page | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kentucky Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Domestic and foreign markets; Producer benefit | Eligible Kentucky specialty crop project applicants | Open; deadline undisclosed on program page | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Specialty crop competitiveness; Marketing; Education; Research | State departments of agriculture | 8-Jun-26 | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Marketing; Education; Research | Georgia specialty crop project applicants | 6-Mar-26 | Undisclosed |
| Regenerative Agriculture Research Grant | Greenacres Foundation | Foundation | Regenerative agriculture research; Soil biology; Crop nutrition; Farmer/rancher knowledge sharing | Domestic 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Researchers; Graduate students; Extension professionals | 20-Apr-26 | $100,000 to $400,000 |
| Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Nonprofit | Grazing management; Ranch conservation; Grassland restoration; Water infrastructure; Technical assistance | Conservation organizations; Universities; Rancher-serving partners | Expected 2026/2027 cycle | More than $200,000,000 planned over 7 years |
| Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Agricultural disaster recovery; Farm and agribusiness recovery | Georgia agricultural producers and eligible entities | 11-May-26 | Undisclosed |
| Maryland Conservation Buffer Initiative | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Streamside buffers; Water quality; Farmland conservation | Maryland farmers | 30-Apr-26 | Incentive payments |
| Farmland Protection Implementation Grants | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Agricultural conservation easements; Farmland protection; Land preservation | Counties; Municipalities; Soil and water conservation districts; Land trusts | Open; deadline undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Urban farms; Community gardens; School gardens; Food access | Nonprofits; Local governments; Schools; Eligible community organizations | Open; deadline undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Farmers markets; Infrastructure; Regional subgrants; Market resilience | Regional organizations; Farmers market operators through subgrants | January 21, 2026 questions deadline; application deadline in RFP | Undisclosed |
| Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Extension; Tribal agriculture; Outreach; Education | 1862, 1890, 1994 land-grant institutions; Federally recognized tribes | 8-Jun-26 | $50,000 to $500,000 |
| Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Community food security; Local food systems; Planning; Implementation | Nonprofits; Food system organizations | Undisclosed | $50,000 for planning projects; larger community food projects available |
| Regenerative Farmer Network Grants | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Regenerative agriculture; Farmer networks; Demonstration; Mentoring | Michigan farmer-led networks and partners | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Soil health; Conservation practices; Farm management systems | Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund | Boulder County | Municipal Entity | Sustainable agriculture; Farmer education; Market infrastructure; Local food processing | Eligible Boulder County farms, nonprofits, and food/agriculture organizations | 2026 cycle open | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Education; Marketing | Missouri specialty crop project applicants | 28-May-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Farm business development; New farmer support; Business planning | New entrant farm businesses in British Columbia | Intake closed/recurring | Undisclosed |
| Regional Food System Partnership | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Regional food systems; Public-private partnerships; Planning; Implementation | Partnerships; Producer groups; Nonprofits; Local governments; Tribes; Food system entities | 5-Jun-26 | $100,000 to $1,000,000 |
| Farm to School Grant Program | USDA Food and Nutrition Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Local food procurement; Agricultural education; Farm-to-school projects | Schools; School districts; Nonprofits; Tribes; State and local agencies | Undisclosed | $100,000 to $500,000 |
| Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Forestry extension; Renewable resource education; Landowner outreach | 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions | 8-Jun-26 | $130,000 to $150,000 |
| Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Alfalfa production systems; Research; Extension; Pest management | Colleges and universities; Research organizations; Eligible institutions | 12-Jun-26 | $150,000 to $300,000 |
| Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Farmer assistive technology; Outreach; Education; Farm safety | Land-grant universities and eligible organizations | 26-Jun-26 | $150,000 to $530,000 |
| Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Agricultural genomics; Phenotyping; Crop and livestock research | Colleges and universities; Research organizations; Eligible institutions | 29-Jun-26 | $300,000 to $900,000 |
| Methyl Bromide Transition Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Pest management alternatives; Crop systems; Research and extension | Colleges and universities; Research organizations; Eligible institutions | 29-Jun-26 | $500,000 |
| Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant | Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | State | On-farm dairy processing; Labor-saving technology; Equipment | Iowa dairy farmers and smaller dairies | Closed/recurring | Up to $100,000 |
| Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Food security infrastructure; Equipment; Production-related infrastructure | Nonprofits; Co-operatives; Eligible community food organizations | Closed | $25,000 to $100,000 |
| Agriculture Grant Program | Texas Department of Agriculture / Texas Agricultural Finance Authority | State | Agricultural business expansion; Supply chain resiliency; Agricultural land use | Texas agricultural businesses and eligible applicants | Undisclosed | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Local food procurement; Farm-to-school projects; Education | Schools; School districts; Food service authorities; Eligible partners | Undisclosed | $50,000 to $150,000 |
| Beginning Farmer and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Programs | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Infrastructure; Equipment; Land access; Farm start-up and expansion | New York beginning farmers and socially/economically disadvantaged farmers | 2026 tiered releases | $50,000 to $250,000 for land tier |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Idaho State Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Marketing; Research; Education; Food safety | Idaho specialty crop industry applicants | 8-Mar-26 | Average $50,000 to $100,000 |
| Regenerative Farmer Network Grant | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Regenerative agriculture; Farmer-led networks; Demonstration; Mentoring | Michigan farmer-led networks | 27-Feb-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Agricultural Innovation Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Agricultural technology; Conservation innovation; Renewable energy; Farm business innovation | Pennsylvania farmers and agriculture businesses | Undisclosed | Up to $50,000 |
| Growth Through Agriculture | Montana Department of Agriculture | State | Agricultural business development; Value-added agriculture; Market development; Equipment | Montana agricultural businesses and organizations | Undisclosed | Grants up to $50,000 |
| Agriculture Development Fund | Government of Saskatchewan | Province | Agricultural research; Production solutions; Value-added processing | Researchers; Industry organizations; Eligible Saskatchewan agriculture partners | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Agricultural Management Assistance | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Conservation practices; Water management; Soil conservation; Risk reduction | Agricultural producers in eligible states | State ranking dates | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Education; Marketing | Individuals; Community organizations; Research institutions | 28-May-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Producer benefit | Oregon specialty crop project applicants | 30-Jan-26 | Undisclosed |
| Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative | Government of Canada and Government of Ontario | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Domestic and international sales; Production capacity; Trade resiliency | Ontario farmers and agribusinesses | Opened February 17, 2026 | Part of $20,000,000 initiative |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | West Virginia Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop marketing; Research; Access; Producer challenges | West Virginia specialty crop applicants | 30-Jan-26 | Up to $75,000 |
| RNRF Grant Program | Renewable Natural Resources Foundation | Nonprofit | Natural resources; Sustainable agriculture-adjacent projects; Planning; Implementation | Nonprofits and eligible organizations | May 15, 2026 LOI; July 24, 2026 full proposal | Up to $50,000 |
| AgriCompetitiveness Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sector leadership; Skills development; Industry capacity; Agricultural competitiveness | National agriculture and agri-food sector organizations | Closed/recurring; program ends March 31, 2028 | Part of $25,700,000 program |
| Clif Family Foundation Grants Program | Clif Family Foundation | Foundation | Regenerative and organic farming; Sustainable food systems; Environmental health | U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations | 1-Aug-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | South Dakota producers and organizations | 2026 application materials posted | Undisclosed |
| Regenerative Value Chains Grant | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Infrastructure; Marketing; Light processing equipment; Washing and packing infrastructure | Michigan farmers using regenerative agriculture practices | 1-May-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Grants | Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Foundation | Regenerative agriculture; Supply chain infrastructure; Farmer networks; Climate resiliency; Food sovereignty | U.S. domestic 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent organizations | Invitation-only; summer annual distribution | Undisclosed |
| Price Pooling Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Cooperative marketing; Price guarantees; Agricultural product marketing | Industry associations; Nonprofits; Co-operatives; Producers; Processors | Open to applications | Undisclosed |
| School Food Infrastructure Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | School food infrastructure; Equipment; Food programming infrastructure | Not-for-profit organizations | Closed | Undisclosed |
| Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba – Water Management | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Beneficial management practices; Water management; Climate adaptation; Soil and water conservation | Manitoba primary producers and land managers | Intake varies by BMP stream | Undisclosed |
| Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba – Cropland Management | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Cropland BMPs; Soil health; Climate mitigation; Biodiversity | Manitoba primary producers and land managers | Intake varies by BMP stream | Undisclosed |
| Capital Infrastructure and Investments | Manitoba Agriculture | Province | Agri-processing modernization; Capital equipment; Productivity; Environmental sustainability | Manitoba agri-processors | Intake varies | Undisclosed |
| Agriculture Stewardship Program | Government of Prince Edward Island | Province | BMPs; Soil conservation; Environmental sustainability; Climate mitigation and adaptation | Prince Edward Island agricultural producers and eligible applicants | Current as of March 2026; intake varies | Undisclosed |
| Food Product Development Assistance | Government of Prince Edward Island | Province | Food product development; Processing; Market readiness | Prince Edward Island food businesses | Rolling | Up to $50,000 |
| AgriStability | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Farm income stabilization; Margin-loss protection; Risk management | Canadian farmers and farm corporations/co-operatives | September 30, 2027 for 2026 program year filing | Program formula-based assistance |
| Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Meat processing capacity; Equipment; Facility improvements; Throughput | Wisconsin licensed meat processors | 23-Feb-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Legal entities serving Kansas specialty crop industry | Undisclosed | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Government agencies; Educational institutions; Nonprofits; Agricultural associations; Producer groups | Closed/recurring | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Ohio Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Ohio specialty crop project applicants | Undisclosed | $25,000 to $150,000 |
| Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Urban farming; Shared infrastructure; Community agriculture; Food access | Pennsylvania urban agriculture entities and collaborations | Undisclosed | Up to $50,000 |
| Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Food insecurity projects; Local food access; Equipment; Production/distribution support | Missouri individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Professional Development Program Grants | Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Sustainable agriculture training; Extension; Professional development | Agricultural professionals; Extension; NGOs; Universities | Closed/recurring | Up to $100,000 |
| Local Food Infrastructure Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Food processing; Aggregation; Storage; Packaging; Distribution; Value-added products | Illinois farms; Cooperatives; Food businesses; Food hubs; Nonprofits; Local governments | 2026 application period open | Individual projects up to $75,000; collaborative projects up to $250,000 |
| TEFAP Farm to Food Bank Project Grants | USDA Food and Nutrition Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Harvesting; Processing; Packaging; Transporting donated agricultural products | TEFAP state agencies with emergency feeding organization partners | 2-Feb-26 | $8,000,000 available |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | New Jersey Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Eligible New Jersey specialty crop applicants | 14-May-26 | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grants | New Jersey Department of Agriculture | State | Middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure; Processing; Aggregation; Distribution | New Jersey food and farm businesses; Eligible infrastructure applicants | Closed/recurring | Undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure; Value-added products; Market access | South Carolina small farms; Food businesses; Eligible partners | Closed/recurring | Undisclosed |
| Emerging Markets Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; Technical assistance; Emerging agricultural markets | U.S. agricultural trade organizations; State regional trade groups; Cooperators | June 30, 2026 final tranche | Up to $8,000,000 total available |
| AGRI Value-Added Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Value-added processing; Equipment; Production capacity; Market diversification | Minnesota value-added agricultural businesses | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Cooperative Development Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | New agricultural cooperatives; Processing; Marketing; Cooperative development | Minnesota farmer cooperatives and organizers | Closed/recurring | More than $50,000 |
| AGRI Urban Agriculture Community and Economic Development Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Urban agriculture; Youth agricultural education; Community food production; Market development | Minnesota urban agriculture organizations and eligible entities | FY2026 cycle | Approximately $1,930,000 available |
| AGRI Works Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Agriculture development; Education; Research; Marketing; Rural communities | Regional and statewide agriculture service organizations | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Sustainable agriculture demonstrations; On-farm trials; Farmer education | Farmers; Agricultural researchers; Educators; Organizations | FY2026 cycle | Up to $50,000 |
| AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Biofuels infrastructure; Agricultural renewable energy markets | Eligible Minnesota biofuel infrastructure applicants | FY2026 cycle | Undisclosed |
| Farmers Drought Relief Fund Grant | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Agricultural water sources; Wells; Water storage ponds; Cropland water management | Maine farmers | 13-Feb-26 | Undisclosed |
| Healthy Soils Grants | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Soil health; Farm conservation practices; Climate resilience | Maine agricultural producers and eligible entities | 2026 application materials posted | Undisclosed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Producer benefit | Oregon specialty crop project applicants | 30-Jan-26 | Suggested range $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Legal entities serving Kansas specialty crop industry | Undisclosed | Up to $100,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Ohio Department of Agriculture | State | Specialty crop competitiveness; Research; Marketing; Education | Ohio specialty crop project applicants | Undisclosed | $25,000 to $150,000 |
| Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Farm-to-school procurement; Local food education; School food supply chains | Schools; School districts; Food service authorities; Eligible partners | 12-Mar-26 | Undisclosed |
| Farmers’ Market Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Farmers market infrastructure; Food access; Market resiliency | New York farmers’ markets and eligible market partners | 18-Feb-26 | $200,000 available |
| Dairy Processor Grants | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Dairy processing; Equipment; Operational improvements; Profitability and efficiency | Licensed Wisconsin dairy processors | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Local food sales; Market development; Processing; Distribution | Wisconsin farms, food businesses, nonprofits, and eligible partners | Closed/recurring | $5,000 to $50,000 |
| Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Soil health; Conservation practices; Agroforestry; Equipment; Research | Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Sustainable Agriculture Incentive | Government of Canada and Government of Quebec | Province | Sustainable practices; Agro-environmental improvements; Soil health | Quebec agricultural businesses | Opened March 2026 | Up to $50,000 |
| Beneficial Management Practices Program | Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia | Province | Water infrastructure; Farm adaptation; BMP implementation | British Columbia producers | January 31, 2027, or 90 days from approval | Up to $70,000 |
| Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Tree fruit resilience; Irrigation; Weather protection; Climate adaptation | B.C. tree fruit farm businesses | Intake status undisclosed | Up to $100,000 |
| B.C. Agriculture and Food Export Program | Government of British Columbia / MNP LLP | Province | Export market development; Trade shows; Market diversification | B.C. agriculture, food, and seafood businesses | 2026/2027 intake | Undisclosed |
| B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund | Government of British Columbia | Province | Agri-processing expansion; Project readiness; Manufacturing investment | B.C. manufacturers and processors | Open intake | Up to $50,000 for readiness; larger implementation funding available |
| Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Rural economic development; Infrastructure; Business expansion; Food/agriculture sector projects | Local governments; Indigenous communities; Nonprofits; Eligible rural organizations | 2025/2026 program guide active | Development and implementation grants; examples up to $300,000 |
| Agricultural Grant Program | Texas Department of Agriculture / Texas Agricultural Finance Authority | State | Agricultural business expansion; Supply-chain resilience; Farm and ranch operations | Texas agricultural businesses and eligible entities | Undisclosed | $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Clif Family Foundation Grants Program | Clif Family Foundation | Foundation | Organic and regenerative farming; Sustainable food systems; Environmental health | U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations | 1-Aug-26 | Typically $5,000 to $50,000 |
| Emerging Markets Program | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Export market development; Technical assistance; Emerging agricultural markets | U.S. agricultural trade organizations; State regional trade groups; Cooperators | June 30, 2026 final tranche | Up to $8,000,000 total available |
| B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program | Government of British Columbia | Province | Business planning; Preparedness; Disaster recovery; Skills development | Primary agricultural producers; Food and beverage processors | 31-Mar-26 | Undisclosed |
| Regenerative Farmer Network Grants | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Regenerative agriculture; Farmer-led networks; Demonstration; Mentoring | Michigan farmer-led networks and partners | 27-Feb-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| RNRF Grant Program | Renewable Natural Resources Foundation | Nonprofit | Natural resources; Sustainable agriculture-adjacent projects; Planning; Implementation | Nonprofits and eligible organizations | May 15, 2026 LOI; July 24, 2026 full proposal | Up to $50,000 |
| Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Soil health; Conservation practices; Farm management systems | Maryland farmers and agricultural organizations | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Food insecurity projects; Local food access; Equipment; Production/distribution support | Missouri individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations | 2026 cycle posted | Up to $50,000 |
| Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant | Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative / University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture | College/University | Dairy farm infrastructure; Facility upgrades; Innovation; Modernization | Licensed dairy farm businesses in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, and Puerto Rico | 4-Mar-26 | Up to $100,000 |
| Soil Health and Optimizing Water Grant | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Soil health; Water management; Working lands resilience; Conservation practices | Producers; Conservation districts; Nonprofits; Local governments; Research institutions | 20-Jan-26 | Up to $50,000 |
| Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Noxious weed management; Conservation; On-the-ground land stewardship | Eligible Colorado weed management entities and partners | Closed/recurring | Approximately $500,000 available |
| Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund | Kentucky Agricultural Development Board / Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy | State | Agricultural diversification; Rural development; Farm and agribusiness projects | Kentucky agricultural applicants and eligible project sponsors | 2026 guidelines posted | Undisclosed |
| Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Agriculture and food science facilities; Equipment; Instructional capacity | Eligible institutions of higher education in insular areas | 8-Jun-26 | $102,000 |
| Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Farm and ranch habitat; Conservation access; Technical assistance | States; Tribes | 12-Jun-26 | $100,000 to $3,000,000 |
| AFID Infrastructure Grant Program | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Local food infrastructure; Food hubs; Producer access; Capital projects | Virginia localities partnering with farmers and food producers | Closed/recurring | Up to $50,000 |
| Small-Scale Farm Grant Program | Kentucky State University | College/University | Value-added enterprise; Specialty crops; Organic agriculture; Food systems resiliency | Kentucky small-scale and limited-resource farmers | 22-Apr-26 | Up to $200,000 |
| Kentucky Proud Promotional Grant | Kentucky Department of Agriculture | State | Agricultural product marketing; Consumer outreach; Promotional expenses | Kentucky Proud members with direct Kentucky farm impact | 2026 application materials posted | Reimbursement grant; amount undisclosed |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Middle-of-supply-chain infrastructure; Processing; Aggregation; Distribution | States and territories as lead agencies; subawards to farms and food businesses | Varies by state | Undisclosed |
| Dairy Business Builder Grants | Dairy Business Innovation Alliance / University of Wisconsin | College/University | Dairy farm diversification; Value-added dairy; Processing; Export development | Small and medium dairy farmers and processors in DBIA region | Next cycle expected fall 2026 | Up to $150,000 |
| Dairy Farm Improvement and Modernization Grant | Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center | Nonprofit | Dairy farm modernization; Climate resilience; Milk quality; Worker conditions | Northeast dairy farmers | Closed/recurring | $15,000 to $100,000 |
| Extension Risk Management Education Grants | Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center | Extension Offices | Farm risk management education; Training; Producer outreach | Public and private groups serving producers | 2026 RFA posted | Up to $100,000 |
| Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants | Conservation, Food and Health Foundation | Foundation | Sustainable agriculture; Food systems; Applied research; Local food resilience | Nonprofits and researchers in eligible global regions | June 15, 2026 concept deadline | Typically $25,000 to $50,000 per year |
| Farm to Community Food Hubs Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Food hubs; Planning; Implementation; Regional food infrastructure | California nonprofit and business food hubs | Current program page active | Undisclosed |
| B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program | Innovate BC | Province | On-farm technology; Productivity; Labor-saving equipment; Farm efficiency | British Columbia farmers | Fourth intake active | Undisclosed |