Organic Farming & Agriculture Grants

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,068 active organic farming & agriculture grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 14 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 524 list an award amount, with a median of $16K.

Grants tracked: 1,068; from 537 funders
Median award: $16K; middle half $2,128–$100K
Total listed funding: $136.4M; across 524 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 28; 73 with a published date

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Regenerative Farmer Assurance Fund (RFAF) Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Launched in March 2024 in response to widespread federal funding delays and freezes affecting USDA conservation programs (EQIP, CSP, RFSI, VAPG).	Rolling	Up to $50K
Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program Agriculture Grants · State Not published · Varies Food purchase program reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. View Request for Qualifications and application materials for eligibility and submission details.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Education, Conservation, and Outreach on Grazing Lands Grant Program National Grazing Lands Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The deadline for this grant is expected to be announced late in 2024 or early in 2025, if funding is renewed._ The NatGLC’s mission is to promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands for all their…	Not published	Varies
International Military Veterans in Agriculture Travel Award Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The International Military Veterans in Agriculture Travel Award, offered by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate student veterans to attend the 2025 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting…	Not published	$2K
Andrew J. Weber Global Food Security Fellows Program Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship Grant American Agri-Women Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship honors pioneering women in agriculture, offering two $1,000 scholarships to women or their daughters pursuing education in agricultural fields.	Not published	$1K
CAPCA: Stanley W. Strew Scholarship Grant California Association of Pest Control Advisers · Foundation Not published · $3K The CAPCA: Stanley W. Strew Scholarship offers $3,000 to college students pursuing careers in pest management.	Not published	$3K
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) Iowa Corn Promotion Board · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry.	Not published	Varies
Crawford Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crawford Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Undergraduate Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in agriculture with a focus on wildlife habitat.	Not published	Varies
Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), supports proposals that provide essential services to Dislocated Workers in the agriculture…	Not published	Up to $500K
Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Defiance Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Cletus Vetter, a dedicated farmer and conservationist.	Not published	$1K
Cornelius R. Collignon Family Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Cornelius R. Collignon Family Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation Alliance, supports graduating seniors or graduates from Spencer County high schools pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture, forestry, or aviation.	Not published	$2K
Beet Curly Top Control Grant Program California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beet Curly Top Control Grant Program, established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to manage the economic impact of beet curly top virus through innovative projects.	Not published	Varies
Allan Kay Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship Grant Massey University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Allan Kay Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship, funded by Massey University, supports undergraduate students in agriculture and horticulture facing financial difficulties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Pilot Program Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K If the number of acres enrolled exceed the program limit by the deadline above, a waiting list will be established.	Not published	Up to $45K
NCR-SARE: Research and Education Grant North Central Region SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The NCR-SARE Research and Education Grant Program supports innovative agricultural projects that are environmentally sound and socially responsible.	Not published	Up to $250K
Vermont Regional Conservation Partnership Program Grant Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Vermont Regional Conservation Partnership Program, funded by a $16 million USDA grant, aims to enhance water quality through financial and technical assistance for farmers and forest landowners.	Not published	Up to $450K
New England Regenerative Livestock Farming Grants American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Brighter Future Fund's New England Regenerative Livestock Farming Grants (formerly the Western New England Regenerative Livestock Farming Grant) provide funds to livestock farmers in select counties in Vermont, New Hampshire…	Not published	Up to $10K
John Redfearn Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Redfearn Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports students from local high schools pursuing careers in agriculture.	Not published	Varies
USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities · Foundation Not published · Varies National teaching excellence award program recognizing outstanding educators in food and agricultural sciences. Awards are given at both the national level and within regional designations.	Not published	Varies
Douglas Bomford Trust: Other Awards More Than £5000 Grant The Douglas Bomford Trust · Foundation Not published · More than £5,000 The Douglas Bomford Trust offers grants exceeding £5000 to promote sustainable agricultural practices through engineering and technology.	Not published	More than £5,000
AGRI County Fair Grants (MN) Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The AGRI County Fair Grants in Minnesota aim to support county fairs in preserving and promoting agriculture while enhancing access to the arts and cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $11K
Land for Maine's Future: Working Farmland Access Protection Program Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land for Maine's Future: Working Farmland Access Protection Program aims to safeguard Maine's vital agricultural lands.	Not published	Varies
Solicitation for Native Seed Growing 2026 Agriculture Grants · State Not published · Varies 2026 solicitation for native seed growing programs in Nevada.	Not published	Varies

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About agriculture grants

Agriculture grants fund farming, conservation, research, and food systems work, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and conservation-minded production. The USDA is the dominant funder through agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, universities, and tribes are common applicants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do organic farming & agriculture grants award?

Of the 1,068 organic farming & agriculture grants Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 524 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $16K, and the middle half fall between $2,128 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most organic farming & agriculture grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Montana State University (48), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) (26), Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (11), New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (11), and DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture (10). In all, 537 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are organic farming & agriculture grants due?

Of 1,068 grants listed, 28 accept applications on a rolling basis, 73 have a published upcoming deadline, 176 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 791 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 55% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for agriculture?

Funding supports conservation practices, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, research and education, urban agriculture, and food systems. USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants, and programs such as SARE fund farmer-driven research. Many programs prioritize conservation outcomes and serving historically underserved producers.

Does the USDA fund agriculture projects?

Yes. The USDA is the primary funder of agricultural grants, working through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the SARE program, among others. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation also funds adoption of regenerative agriculture and conservation practices on private working lands. Eligibility varies widely by program.

Can nonprofits and farmers both apply for ag grants?

Yes. Many USDA programs are open to farmers and ranchers, while others target nonprofits, universities, tribes, and government agencies, and some encourage partnerships among them. Reviewing each program's eligibility carefully matters, since a grant aimed at producers differs from one aimed at organizations serving them. Partnerships can broaden access to programs an applicant could not pursue alone.

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