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.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Geography | Deadlines | Award/Incentive | Info Link | QA Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value-Added Producer Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant | Value-added planning; working capital; processing; marketing | Agricultural producers; producer groups; cooperatives; producer-based ventures | United States | Expected 2026 cycle based on FY 2026 NOFO link | Up to $50,000 planning; up to $200,000 working capital | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants | 1:1 match; producer must own/produce majority of commodity |
| Farmers Market Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Direct-to-consumer markets; marketing; training; promotion | Domestic entities including businesses, nonprofits, governments, producer networks | United States and territories | Closed/Recurring; expected 2026 based on LAMP cycle | $50,000–$500,000 depending project type | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp | LAMP program; fits market development |
| Local Food Promotion Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Local/regional food enterprises; aggregation; distribution; processing infrastructure | Domestic entities including businesses, nonprofits, governments, producer networks | United States and territories | Closed/Recurring; expected 2026 based on LAMP cycle | Generally $50,000+ depending project type | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lfpp | LAMP program; stronger fit for intermediated markets |
| Regional Food System Partnerships | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Regional food systems; public-private partnerships; supply-chain coordination | Partnerships and eligible domestic entities | United States and territories | Closed/Recurring; expected 2026 based on LAMP cycle | Usually $100,000+; confirm in current RFA | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/rfsp | Partnership-focused; not ideal for single-farm projects |
| Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program | USDA NIFA | Federal Government | Grant | Community food projects; local food access; food system sustainability | Public food program service providers; tribal, nonprofit, and food-sector partnerships | United States | Open/Recent FY 2026 cycle | Community Food Projects: $125,000–$400,000 | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/community-food-projects-competitive-grant-program-cfpcgp | Requires 1:1 match |
| Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture | USDA NIFA | Federal Government | Grant | Urban/indoor agriculture; value chains; production; distribution; markets | Research institutions, governments, nonprofits, corporations, individuals, groups | United States | 27-Jul-26 | Undisclosed in page; allowed by criteria | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/urban-indoor-emerging-agriculture | Good fit for controlled environment or urban ag |
| Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program | USDA NIFA | Federal Government | Grant | Training; education; outreach; technical assistance | Collaborative networks of public/private entities, including nonprofits, governments, universities, for-profits | United States and territories | Recent FY 2026 opportunity | Undisclosed in page; allowed by criteria | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-development-program-bfrdp | Not direct farm capital; supports training programs |
| Rural Business Development Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant | Rural business development; planning; business expansion | Public bodies, nonprofits, tribes, rural cooperatives | Rural United States | Closed/Recurring; FY 2026 deadlines were June 15/June 30, 2026 | No maximum generally published; usually competitive | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants | Not for direct grants to individual businesses |
| AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Market diversification; export market development | Small and medium-sized for-profit agriculture, agri-food, agri-products businesses | Canada | 2026–2031 program period | Contribution funding; amount varies | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agrimarketing-market-diversification-small-medium-enterprises | Canada-only; market diversification focus |
| AgriInnovate Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Commercialization; demonstration; adoption of innovation | Canadian agri-food sector organizations | Canada | Closed; program ends March 31, 2028 | Up to $5,000,000 repayable contribution | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agriinnovate | Closed intake, but current program authorization remains |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)* | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Marketing, research, education, pest management, food safety, specialty crop competitiveness | State departments of agriculture (subgrants available through many states to eligible organizations) | United States | Closed/Recurring; expected spring 2027 | Formula funding to states; state subawards frequently exceed $50,000 | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp | Excellent opportunity if your project involves specialty crops; many states issue their own competitive RFPs. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Multi-state specialty crop projects, research, marketing, food safety, pest management | Multi-state partnerships working through participating state departments of agriculture | United States | August–October 2026 application cycle | Award amounts vary; generally well above your minimum | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scmp | Best suited for collaborative regional projects. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Market research, innovation, new marketing methods, agricultural product marketing improvements | State agencies, often partnering with universities, producer groups, and nonprofits | United States | Closed/Recurring | Varies; commonly above $50,000 | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants | Good fit for marketing innovation rather than capital projects. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII) | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Dairy processing, value-added products, farm diversification, technical assistance | Dairy businesses and producers (administered through regional centers) | United States | Regional recurring competitions | Regional awards frequently exceed $50,000 | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants | Excellent if your agribusiness involves dairy processing or value-added dairy products. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| Organic Market Development Grant Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Organic market development, supply chains, processing, distribution | Eligible entities identified in program NOFO | United States | Recurring | Awards vary | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants | Appropriate for certified organic market development projects. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| Acer Access and Development Program | USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | Federal Government | Grant | Maple syrup industry development, marketing, education | Eligible maple organizations and institutions | United States | Recurring | Awards vary | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants | Niche opportunity for maple-sector agribusinesses. (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) |
| AFID Facility Grants | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | State | Grant | Agribusiness expansion; processing; value-added facilities | Political subdivisions for benefit of agribusinesses | Virginia | Rolling/Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-facility-grants.shtml | Performance-based; supports new/expanding agribusiness facilities |
| B.C. Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program | Government of British Columbia / Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC | Province | Grant | Irrigation; livestock watering; drainage; water infrastructure | Producers, communities, strategic applicants | British Columbia | Closed/Recurring; 2026 stream deadlines varied | Up to $1M–$2M depending stream | https://iafbc.ca/agriculture-water-infrastructure-program/ | Cost-share program; several streams exceed $50k |
| B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program | British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food / Innovate BC | Province | Grant | On-farm technology; automation; productivity; efficiency | B.C. agricultural producers | British Columbia | Closed; 2026 intake closed April 6, 2026 | Undisclosed; prior awards include >$50k | https://www.innovatebc.ca/programs/bc-on-farm | Closed but recent recurring intake under Sustainable CAP |
| B.C. Agriculture and Food Export Program | Governments of Canada and British Columbia | Province | Grant | Export market development; tradeshows; marketing; product adaptation | Producers, processors, cooperatives, industry associations | British Columbia | Closed; 2026 intake closed February 13, 2026 | Up to $50,000 producers/processors; up to $75,000 associations | https://bcagricultureandfoodexportprogram.ca/about/ | Meets threshold at maximum award |
| Manitoba Capital Infrastructure and Investments | Government of Manitoba | Province | Grant | Agri-processing growth; expansion; infrastructure | Agri-processing sector applicants | Manitoba | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/buildingsector/capital.html | Sustainable CAP stream; amount not published on page |
| Manitoba Agri-processing Productivity Improvement | Government of Manitoba | Province | Grant | Automation; scale-up; bottleneck reduction; waste reduction | Agri-processing sector applicants | Manitoba | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/buildingsector/productivity.html | Strong fit for food/ag processing projects |
| Manitoba Research and Innovation | Government of Manitoba | Province | Grant | Applied research; pilot-scale testing; new technologies | Agriculture and agri-food sector | Manitoba | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.gov.mb.ca/scap/index.html | Supports sustainability, resiliency, competitiveness |
| Agricultural Stewardship Initiative | Governments of Canada and Ontario | Province | Grant | Soil health; water quality; energy efficiency | Ontario producers | Ontario | July 8, 2026 intake opening | Up to $90,000 | https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007597/canada_and_ontario_investing_12_million_to_protect_farmers_and_strengthen_the_agri_food_sector | Current 2026 intake announced |
| NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant | New York Farm Viability Institute / New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Grant | R&D; new food products; increased production or distribution | NYS Grown & Certified farmers, food processors, distributors | New York | Rolling | $1.36 million total available; individual awards undisclosed | https://nyfvi.org/grant-programs/producer-grants/nys-grown-certified-research-and-development-grant/gcrd-2026/ | Current 2026 program; non-competitive if eligibility is met |
| Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Grant | Value-added processing; supply chains; food systems; equipment | Food/ag businesses, farmers, food hubs, food access organizations | Michigan | Closed; expected 2027 based on 2026 cycle | Up to $100,000 | https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/business-development/grantfund/value-added-regional-food-systems-and-supply-chain-grant | 2026 RFP closed April 15, 2026; recent recurring evidence |
| Food Hubs and Farm Stops Grant Program | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Grant | Food hubs; farm stops; equipment; market access; distribution; processing capacity | Eligible Michigan food hubs and farm stops | Michigan | Undisclosed | Up to $50,000 | https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/business-development/grantfund/food-hubs-and-farm-stops-grant | Meets $50k threshold exactly |
| Regenerative Value Chains Grant | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development | State | Grant | Infrastructure; marketing; regenerative agriculture value chains | Michigan farmers using regenerative principles | Michigan | Closed; expected 2027 based on 2026 cycle | Undisclosed | https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/business-development/grantfund/regenerative-value-chains-grant | 2026 applications closed May 1, 2026 |
| Climate Smart for Agriculture Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Grant | Climate-smart equipment; soil health; energy; water; adaptation | Massachusetts commercial agricultural operations | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring; expected FY27/FY28 cycle | Undisclosed; prior awards can exceed $50,000 | https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy27-climate-smart-for-agriculture-program-csap-rfr/download | Official FY27 RFR; project fit depends on conservation/climate practices |
| Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | State | Grant | Food security infrastructure; processing; storage; distribution | Farms, food businesses, nonprofits, public entities | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring | Awards include up to $1,000,000 | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/food-security-infrastructure-grant-awardees | Recent FY26 awards show large agribusiness infrastructure projects |
| Animal Waste Technology Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Animal waste technology; nutrient management; manure management | Technology providers, farms, researchers, eligible project partners | Maryland | Closed; expected FY2027 based on FY2026 cycle | Undisclosed | https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/innovative_technology.aspx | FY2026 application window closed; recent official solicitation evidence |
| Land Use Planning Grant | Ohio Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Farmland preservation planning; land-use plans | County governments | Ohio | Closed/Recurring | Up to $50,000 | https://agri.ohio.gov/land-use-planning | Eligible applicant is county government, not farm businesses |
| Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Value-added processing; storage; aggregation; distribution; food hubs; refrigerated vehicles | Farms, cooperatives, processors, food businesses, food hubs, nonprofits, local governments | Illinois | FY2026 cycle announced | Collaborative projects up to $250,000; individual projects up to $75,000 | https://agr.illinois.gov/assistance/illinoisfarmprograms/lfig.html | Strong fit for agribusiness infrastructure; official state page confirms FY2026 funding |
| Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; education; competitiveness | Nonprofits, local/state governments, colleges/universities, producer groups, trade associations | Illinois | Closed; expected 2027 based on 2026 cycle | Undisclosed; federal SCBGP subawards often exceed $50,000 | https://agr.illinois.gov/assistance/illinoisfarmprograms/specialty-crop-grants.html | 2026 window was May 7–June 5, 2026 |
| Georgia Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Georgia Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Processing; aggregation; distribution; storage; food supply-chain infrastructure | Georgia food and farm enterprises | Georgia | Closed/Recurring based on recent cycle | Approx. $7.1 million total available | https://agr.georgia.gov/resilient-food-systems-infrastructure-program | Middle-of-supply-chain focus; good fit for food producers/processors |
| Hurricane Helene Block Grant | Georgia Department of Agriculture / USDA | State | Grant | Agricultural disaster recovery; crop and farm losses | Impacted Georgia farmers and producers | Georgia | Opened March 16, 2026 | Approx. $531.2 million total relief funding | https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene-block-grant | Disaster-specific; only fits eligible Helene-impacted applicants |
| Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Eligible Oregon specialty-crop project applicants | Oregon | Open current cycle | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture-services/specialty-crop/pages/default.aspx | ODA says it accepts competitive applications annually |
| Oregon Farm to School Equipment and Infrastructure Grant | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Equipment; infrastructure; food safety systems; processing capacity | Oregon farmers, ranchers, seafood harvesters, fishermen, processors | Oregon | 2025–2027 grant guidelines active | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/economic-development/pages/farm-to-school.aspx | Must support sales to Oregon child nutrition sponsors or Tribal entities |
| Oregon Agriculture Water Quality Support Grant | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural water quality; watershed implementation capacity | Soil and water conservation districts; watershed councils | Oregon | Undisclosed | $20,000–$149,000 | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture/pages/grants.aspx | Applicant-limited; include only for district/council-led agribusiness-adjacent projects |
| Oregon Agricultural Workforce Housing Grant Program | Oregon Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural worker housing health and safety improvements | Eligible agricultural workforce housing applicants | Oregon | Closed January 2, 2026; recent activity | $5 million total allocation | https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture/pages/workforce-housing-grant.aspx | Agriculture-support infrastructure, not production funding |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Grant | Food processing, aggregation, storage, distribution, cold chain infrastructure | Agricultural producers, processors, nonprofits, local governments, Tribes, businesses | California | Closed/Recurring; expected future funding if USDA continues appropriations | Infrastructure Grants up to $3,000,000 | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/RFSI/ | Official USDA-funded state implementation; large infrastructure awards |
| Healthy Soils Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Grant | Soil health, carbon sequestration, conservation practices | California agricultural operations | California | Closed/Recurring | Incentive awards can exceed $100,000 | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/ | Good fit for producers implementing conservation practices |
| California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program | California Department of Food and Agriculture | State | Grant | Farm-to-school supply chains, producer capacity, aggregation, processing | Producers, food hubs, nonprofits, schools, Tribes | California | Recurring | Awards up to $500,000 | https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmtoschool/ | Strong fit for local food supply-chain development |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Food processing, aggregation, distribution, storage | Agricultural businesses, processors, cooperatives, Tribes, nonprofits | Washington | Closed/Recurring | Equipment grants up to $100,000; infrastructure grants substantially higher | https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/grants-and-funding | Official state implementation of USDA RFSI |
| Farm to School Purchasing Grant | Washington State Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Purchase Washington-grown foods; strengthen markets | Schools and eligible partners | Washington | Recurring | Awards above $50,000 available | https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/farm-to-school | Primarily institutional purchasing rather than production |
| Agricultural Clean Technology Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Clean technologies, energy efficiency, precision agriculture, emissions reduction | For-profit businesses, not-for-profits and others depending on stream | Canada | Program active | Contributions up to several million dollars | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agricultural-clean-technology | Excellent fit for technology adoption and processing improvements |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Dairy, poultry, egg processing modernization | Supply-managed processors | Canada | Active program | Multi-million-dollar contribution funding | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/supply-management-processing-investment-fund | Limited to supply-managed sectors |
| AgriAssurance Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Food safety systems, traceability, assurance certification | Industry organizations and businesses | Canada | Active through Sustainable CAP | Contribution funding; awards frequently exceed $50,000 | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agriassurance | Strong fit for certification and export readiness |
| Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants | Wisconsin DATCP | State | Grant | Local food marketing; distribution; processing; value-added food systems | Wisconsin farms, processors, cooperatives, nonprofits, institutions | Wisconsin | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/Grants.aspx | Current DATCP grant category; official FY2026 RFP exists |
| Dairy Processor Grants | Wisconsin DATCP | State | Grant | Dairy processing; modernization; equipment; value-added dairy | Wisconsin dairy processors | Wisconsin | Active/Recurring | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/Grants.aspx | Good fit for dairy agribusiness |
| Wisconsin Specialty Crop Block Grants | Wisconsin DATCP | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Specialty crop organizations and eligible applicants | Wisconsin | Closed/Recurring | $10,000–$100,000 | https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/Grants.aspx | 2026 RFP confirms awards up to $100,000 |
| North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative | North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | State | Grant | Value-added agricultural manufacturing; food processing facilities | Farmers and agribusinesses | North Carolina | Closed; 2026 deadline was April 13, 2026 | $4.3 million total available | https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/marketing/ncampi | Recent 2026 cycle; strong fit for processing |
| North Carolina Agricultural Research Programs Grant | North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | State | Grant | Agricultural research; industry advancement | Research applicants and project partners | North Carolina | Closed; recent 2025 cycle | Up to $100,000 | https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/10/07/ncdacs-seeks-proposals-agricultural-research-programs | Research-only fit |
| Texas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Texas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | State agencies, universities, producer/industry/community organizations | Texas | Closed until November 2026 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://texasagriculture.gov/Grants-Services/Specialty-Crop-Block-Grant-Program | Must benefit specialty crop industry, not one business only |
| Texas Specialty Crop Multi-State Program | Texas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Multi-state specialty crop projects | Eligible specialty crop organizations and partners | Texas / multi-state | 31-Aug-26 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://texasagriculture.gov/Grants-Services/Specialty-Crop-Multi-State-Program | Current 2026 application deadline |
| South Carolina Specialty Crop Block Grant | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Producer, industry, or community-based specialty crop organizations | South Carolina | Recurring | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://agriculture.sc.gov/farm-and-business-support/grants/specialty-crop-block-grant/ | Not for individual farm expansion |
| South Carolina Specialty Crop Multi-State Program | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Multi-state specialty crop competitiveness projects | Eligible specialty crop organizations and partners | South Carolina / multi-state | 31-Aug-26 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://agriculture.sc.gov/farm-and-business-support/grants/specialty-crop-multi-state-program | SCDA forwards eligible applications to USDA |
| South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene | South Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Production losses; infrastructure damage; market losses; timber losses | Eligible Hurricane Helene-impacted producers | South Carolina | 11-Jul-26 | $38 million total aid | https://agriculture.sc.gov/farm-and-business-support/grants/helene/ | Disaster-specific; only fits eligible declared-county losses |
| Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Grant | Agricultural business resilience; tariff-related impacts | Eligible New York agricultural applicants | New York | 11-Aug-26 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://agriculture.ny.gov/funding-opportunities | Current opportunity listed by NY Ag & Markets |
| Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grant Program | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets | State | Grant | Aquaculture infrastructure; production upgrades | Long Island aquaculture small businesses | Long Island, New York | Closed/Recurring based on 2026 awards | Recent awards from $3 million round | https://agriculture.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-42-million-dedicated-support-long-islands-aquaculture-industry | Niche fit for aquaculture agribusiness |
| Agricultural Development Grant | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Grant | Market promotion; market research; value-added processing; technology demonstration | Agriculture and food-sector applicants | Maine | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/grants/ | Cost-share grant; amount not published on summary page |
| Maine Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; supply chain; production; resiliency; workforce training | For-profits, nonprofits, governments, Tribal governments, public entities | Maine | Closed/Recurring; awards expected fall 2026 | $15,000–$100,000 | https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/grants/usda_specialty_crop.shtml | 2026 RFA confirms award range and eligibility |
| Major Grants for the Study of PFAS in Agricultural Systems | Maine PFAS Fund / Maine DACF | State | Grant | Agricultural PFAS research; farm decision support | Research applicants and project partners | Maine | Open/Recent 2026 round | $100,000–$500,000 | https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ag/pfas/pfas-fund-research.shtml | Research-only; supports farms affected by PFAS |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Delaware Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop research; education; marketing; food safety; pest control | Producers, producer groups, organizations, academia, state/local organizations | Delaware | Closed; 2026 proposals due May 18, 2026 | Approx. $402,000 total available | https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/specialty-crop-block-grant-program/ | Must benefit Delaware specialty crop industry broadly |
| Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop growth; certification; marketing | State/local organizations, producer associations, academia, community organizations | Pennsylvania | Closed; Dec. 19, 2025 for 2026 cycle | Approx. $1,000,000 total available | https://www.pa.gov/services/pda/apply-for-a-federal-specialty-crop-block-grant | Reimbursement grant; 2026 project period starts Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Farm-to-Market Infrastructure Grant Program | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Agricultural processing; local food systems; value-added infrastructure | Farmers, ranchers, food processors, manufacturers | Colorado | Closed/Recurring | Up to $2,000,000 total program funding | https://ag.colorado.gov/category/farm-to-market | Strong fit for processing and value-added infrastructure |
| ACRE3 Program | Colorado Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Energy-related and value-added agricultural projects | Agricultural applicants and partners | Colorado | 3-Jul-26 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/acre3-program | Current 2026 application window |
| AGRI Value-Added Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Equipment; production capacity; market diversification; value-added products | Minnesota value-added agricultural businesses | Minnesota | Closed/Recurring | Part of approx. $2.25M FY26 funding pool | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/agri-value-added-grant-program | Includes value-added businesses, bioenergy producers, and hemp processors |
| AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Processing equipment; meat, poultry, egg, milk processing capacity | Minnesota processing businesses | Minnesota | Closed/Recurring | Part of approx. $2.25M FY26 funding pool | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/agri-mpem-processing | Administered with AGRI Value-Added track |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; education; food safety | Universities, municipalities, nonprofits, state agencies, farmers | Connecticut | Closed; 2026 window was Feb. 6–Mar. 16, 2026 | Up to $100,000 | https://portal.ct.gov/doag/adarc/adarc/grants/specialty-crop-block-grant | Annual program; must benefit specialty crop industry |
| Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness Grant | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Farmland restoration; climate resiliency; preparedness | Farmers, municipalities, nonprofits | Connecticut | Closed/Recurring | Up to $100,000 | https://portal.ct.gov/doag/home/services/grants | CT DoAg grants page confirms award cap |
| CT Grown for CT Kids Grant | Connecticut Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Farm-to-school; local food procurement; agriculture education | Schools, farmers, eligible partners | Connecticut | Closed; FY2026 applications released Aug. 2025 | $950,000 total available | https://portal.ct.gov/doag/press-room/press-releases/2025/august/ct-doag-announces-release-of-fy-2026-ct-grown-for-ct-kids-grant-guidance | Some farmer awards are below threshold; school/partner projects may qualify |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; food safety; distribution; product development | Organizations, industry groups, academic institutions, producer partnerships | Rhode Island | Closed; Feb. 28, 2026 | Approx. $270,000 total; no maximum award | https://dem.ri.gov/agriculture/grants/specialty-crop | No match required; individual projects may exceed $50k |
| Northeast Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Awards | Northeast Regional Food Business Center | Nonprofit | Grant | Business expansion; supply-chain coordination; market development | Small and mid-sized food and farm businesses | Northeast U.S. | Undisclosed/Recurring | Up to $100,000 | https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/agriculture/ag-business-development-grants | Regional USDA-funded center; listed by RI DEM |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Specialty crop organizations and partners | Kansas | Closed; Apr. 17, 2026 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/grants-cost-share-programs/specialty-crop-block-grant | FY26 opportunity confirmed |
| Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program | Kansas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Crop and livestock research | Researchers, industry partners, eligible applicants | Kansas | Closed/Recurring; FY26 funding announced Oct. 2025 | Up to $100,000 | https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/grants-cost-share-programs/crop-livestock-research-grant-program | FY26 appropriation was $450,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Specialty crop project applicants | Missouri | 28-May-26 | Up to $50,000 | https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/specialtycrop.php | Meets minimum exactly |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | State | Grant | Specialty crop production, processing, distribution, markets, research | Specialty crop applicants and partners | Iowa | Closed/Recurring; 2026 RFA issued | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://iowaagriculture.gov/specialty-crop-block | 2026 RFA confirms eligible project types |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Indiana State Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; production; marketing; research | Farmers, ranchers, researchers, producers, specialty crop practitioners | Indiana | Closed; 2026 application period ended | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.in.gov/isda/grants-and-funding-opportunities/specialty-crop-block-grant/ | Recent 2026 NOFO available |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Arizona Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; food safety; pest management | Specialty crop applicants and partners | Arizona | Closed; 2026 applications due March 6, 2026 | Undisclosed | Official page | Recent 2026 cycle confirmed |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Nevada Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Eligible specialty crop project applicants | Nevada | Closed; LOI due March 6, 2026; applications due March 31, 2026 | Undisclosed | Official page | Annual competitive program |
| Foundation Seed Program | Nevada Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Seed production; seed research | Eligible seed production and research applicants | Nevada | Closed; May 1, 2026 | Undisclosed | Official page | Current 2026 grant opportunity listed by NDA |
| Maryland Postharvest Infrastructure Grant | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Cold storage; aggregation; distribution infrastructure | Rural community and food-system infrastructure applicants | Maryland | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Official page | Strong fit for postharvest cold-chain infrastructure |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Maryland Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; food safety; pest control | Specialty crop applicants and partners | Maryland | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | Official page | Competitive program; must enhance Maryland specialty crops |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Idaho State Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Government agencies, nonprofits, for-profits, universities | Idaho | Closed; 2026 applications due March 8, 2026 | No min/max; recent awards ranged $10,000–$544,000 | Official page | Average awards historically meet $50k threshold |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | New Mexico Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Marketing; training; certification; food safety; pest control; plant health | Producer groups, nonprofits, trade associations, universities | New Mexico | 14-Feb-26 | More than $500,000 total available | Official page | Must broadly benefit specialty crops |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Arkansas Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness; marketing; research; education | Specialty crop applicants and partners | Arkansas | Closed; May 8, 2026 | Undisclosed | Official page | 2026 funding cycle confirmed |
| Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program | Nevada Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Purchase Nevada agricultural food products | Eligible food-purchase and distribution applicants | Nevada | Rolling | Undisclosed | Official page | Rolling program listed by NDA; fit depends on food-purchase model |
| Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program | Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | State | Grant | Processing; aggregation; distribution; storage; supply-chain infrastructure | Agricultural food producers, processors, distributors, nonprofits, eligible supply-chain entities | Alabama | Closed/Active project period through May 24, 2027 | $100,000–$3,000,000 | https://agi.alabama.gov/rfsip/ | Requires 50% match; middle-of-supply-chain focus |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Kentucky Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; distribution; food safety; pest/disease control | Private companies, small businesses, nonprofits, quasi-government entities, universities | Kentucky | Closed; 2026 concept proposals due May 11, 2026 | Approx. $413,908 total available | https://www.kyagr.com/marketing/crop-block-grant.html | Must benefit specialty crop industry broadly |
| Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Programs | Kentucky Agricultural Development Board / Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy | State | Grant | On-farm investment; county agricultural development; agribusiness projects | Farmers, agricultural businesses, county programs, eligible organizations | Kentucky | 2026 guidelines active | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.kyagr.com/agpolicy/2026-Program-Guidelines-and-Applications.html | Multiple program tracks; fit depends on county/program category |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; education; competitiveness | Specialty crop applicants and partners | New Hampshire | Closed; May 15, 2026 | Undisclosed; allowed by criteria | https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/farms-businesses/agricultural-development/funding-grants-opportunities | 2026 RFA listed by state department |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing; research; education; competitiveness | Specialty crop organizations and project partners | Alabama | Closed; March 26, 2026 | $519,000 total awarded in 2025 cycle | https://agi.alabama.gov/divisions/executive/scbgp/ | Prior Alabama max awards may fall below threshold for some applicants; included because current amount is undisclosed/allowed |
| Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4 | USDA Rural Development | Federal Government | Grant | Beef processing expansion; local/regional supply-chain capacity | Eligible meat processors | United States | Current 2026 opportunity | $60 million total available | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program | Beef-focused; Alabama ADAI also flagged this current USDA opportunity |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing, research, food safety, education | Producer organizations, universities, nonprofits, government entities | Louisiana | Closed/Recurring; 2026 cycle completed | Undisclosed | https://www.ldaf.state.la.us/agriculture-forestry/grants/specialty-crop-block-grant/ | Official USDA SCBGP state program |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness, research, marketing | Eligible public and private entities | Mississippi | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.mdac.ms.gov/grants/specialty-crop-block-grant-program/ | Annual competitive program |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Nebraska Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop production, marketing, education, research | Eligible organizations, universities, producer groups | Nebraska | Closed; 2026 solicitation completed | Undisclosed | https://nda.nebraska.gov/funding_opportunities/specialty_crop_block_grant.html | Official annual SCBGP |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry | State | Grant | Marketing, food safety, research, pest management | Producer organizations, nonprofits, government entities | Oklahoma | Closed/Recurring | Undisclosed | https://ag.ok.gov/divisions/agricultural-environment-management-services/specialty-crop-block-grant-program/ | Current official state program |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing, education, production, food safety | Eligible organizations and institutions | Tennessee | Closed; expected recurring | Undisclosed | https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/grants-and-funding-opportunities/specialty-crop-block-grant.html | Competitive annual USDA-funded program |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food | State | Grant | Specialty crop competitiveness, marketing, research | Public agencies, nonprofits, producer organizations, universities | Utah | Closed; recurring | Undisclosed | https://ag.utah.gov/specialty-crop-block-grant/ | Official state administration of SCBGP |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Specialty crop marketing, production, research, education | Eligible project applicants | Wyoming | Closed; recurring | Undisclosed | https://agriculture.wy.gov/divisions/ts/specialty-crop-block-grant | Current USDA-funded state program |
| Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program | Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture | Province | Grant | Value-added agriculture, diversification, processing, innovation | Producers, processors, industry organizations | Saskatchewan | Program active under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership | Cost-share funding; awards vary | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/programs-and-services | Multiple streams can exceed your minimum award |
| Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Value-Added Agriculture Stream | Alberta Government | Province | Grant | Value-added processing, commercialization, market development | Agricultural producers, processors, industry organizations | Alberta | Active | Cost-share funding; awards vary | https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx | Includes several agribusiness investment streams |
| Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Programs | Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture | Province | Grant | Innovation, processing, market expansion, productivity | Farms, processors, agricultural businesses | Nova Scotia | Active | Undisclosed | https://novascotia.ca/programs/agriculture/ | Multiple active agribusiness funding streams |