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 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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Youth Programming Grant Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Programming Grant, offered by the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), aims to support Native American farmers and ranchers through various projects.	Not published	Varies
NDSU: The Gordon A. Larson Foundation Fund Grant North Dakota State University · Foundation Not published · $17K The Gordon A. Larson Foundation Fund at NDSU offers competitive grants to support agricultural research initiatives.	Not published	$17K
Market Managers Scholarship Rural Action Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $350 Rural Action awards scholarships for market managers in Appalachian Ohio to gain professional development through attending conferences, registering for online courses, or attending trainings to learn knowledge and skills related to…	Rolling	Up to $350
Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP) Grant Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP) facilitates a streamlined application process by merging various grant categories, including Food Safety, Environmental, and Energy.	Not published	Up to $500K
Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, provides financial assistance to farmers for purchasing and installing safety equipment for grain bins and silos.	Not published	Up to $2K
Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies PLANTS is a sub-grant program that funds projects led by groups of local partners advancing systemic and equity-driven approaches to transforming school food supply chains.	Not published	Varies
FFAR-OCP Disruptive Fertilizer Technology Fellowship Program Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Fertilizers are an essential input to produce healthy, high-yielding crops; however, plants may not absorb all the fertilizer applied, and excess fertilizer can produce harmful environmental consequences.	Not published	Varies
Climate Resilient Farming Program Grant - Round 9 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $2M – $10M The Climate Resilient Farming Program Grant - Round 9 invites Soil and Water Conservation Districts to propose projects aimed at mitigating agriculture's impact on climate change.	Not published	$2M – $10M
NE Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Nebraska Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is inviting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in Nebraska.	Not published	Varies
Northeast BIPOC Farmer Relief Fund Rural Education Action Project · Foundation Not published · $500 Emergency relief funding for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) agricultural workers in the Northeast impacted by COVID-19 economic hardship.	Not published	$500
Food Sovereignty Fund Glynwood Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program to support food sovereignty initiatives within Glynwood's framework of building a just and resilient food system.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture Energy Audit Program (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Agriculture Energy Audit Program, offered by NYSERDA, assists eligible farms in New York with energy efficiency measures through no-cost energy audits conducted by Flexible Technical Assistance Consultants.	Not published	Varies
BEL Beneficial Electrification Grants Beneficial Electrification League · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
BMCF Agricultural Business Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The BMCF Agricultural Business Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Agricultural Business.	Not published	Varies
James B. Rannells Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The James B. Rannells Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture or the College of Letters and Science.	Not published	Varies
Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Scholarship Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Scholarship, offered by CommunityGiving, supports local high school seniors in Kandiyohi County pursuing education in agriculture-related fields.	Not published	$1K
Rebuild Midwest Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable organic and regenerative farmers to:	Not published	Varies
Growing Justice Fund Program Grant Growing Justice Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund driven by the wisdom and experience of funders, farmers and other workers in the food value chain with shared values and vision.	Not published	$10K – $25K
NEAFA Scholarship Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual scholarships funded by proceeds from NEAFA's Golf for Good Works Tournament. The program supports students in the agricultural industry in the Northeast.	Not published	Varies
NYS Grown and Certified Grant Program Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist farmers achieve NYS Grown & Certified (G&C) status	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Fellowship Iowa Soybean Association · Foundation Not published · Varies An experience for young farmers looking to learn more about government and the legislative process while improving leadership skills.	Not published	Varies
Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac Conservation District Young Leaders Scholarship Grant E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac Conservation District Young Leaders Scholarship, established by the Chippewa County Community Foundation, aims to support students pursuing education in agriculture or natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Farmers Emergency Fund Family Agriculture Resource Management Services · Foundation Rolling · $750K	Rolling	$750K
Cecil SCD Scholarship The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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