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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Andy King Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County At The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, we make it easy to give back to the community we all love through comprehensive and trusted charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
MD Animal Waste Technology Grants Maryland Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The MD Animal Waste Technology Grants, established by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, support innovative technologies for managing animal waste.	Not published	Varies
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $150K Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$45K – $150K
Orskov Foundation: Dr Neville Suttle scholarships Grant The Orksov Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,500 The Ørskov Foundation is offering the Dr Neville Suttle scholarships for graduate students from low-income countries, focusing on sustainable land use and poverty alleviation.	Not published	Up to £2,500
Innovative Livestock Waste Management NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation received a nationally competitive USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant to explore innovative animal manure management with potential to shift regional nutrient imbalance while supporting on-farm revenue streams.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies This program works to support conservation efforts among producers, including implementation of conservation efforts.	Not published	Varies
Wally Groom Agricultural Scholarship Pikeland Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cogongrass Mitigation Program - Alabama The Longleaf Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Reduce the number of infested acres, eliminate the damaging effects of cogongrass on existing ecosystems, and improve the productivity of impacted sites. Cogongrass is labeled as one of the ten WORST weeds in the world.	Rolling	Varies
The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant (MD) Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant aims to enhance living standards in rural areas of Maryland by 2030.	Not published	Varies
Legacy Landscapes Program National Grazing Lands Coalition · Foundation Not published · $70K A multi-partner initiative designed to help cow-calf operations improve their productivity and profitability by turning land stewardship into a measurable driver of profitability.	Not published	$70K
Voice of the Farmer Garden State Program National Assn of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable states to bring outdoor educational experiences about agriculture to visitors nationwide.	Not published	Varies
CoBank University Giving Fund Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A donor-advised fund administered by the Cooperative Development Foundation that provides grants and contributions to university programs supporting research, development, and coursework that strengthens U.S. agriculture, cooperatives…	Not published	Varies
GCA Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture is a $5,000 fellowship granted to a graduate student enrolled in a US university public-horticulture program, to further the study of public horticulture through experiential…	Not published	Up to $5K
Harry Emley and Mary Joslin Bennett Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Shelby County · Foundation Not published · $500 The Community Foundation of Shelby County To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.	Not published	$500
Category 2 - Agricultural Awareness Grant - Up to $2,000 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Agricultural Awareness Grant, offered by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), provides up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $2K
CFDA: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, supports projects that boost the competitiveness of California's specialty crops.	Not published	$100K – $500K
IL Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Illinois Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The IL Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, which include fruits, vegetables, and nursery crops.	Not published	Varies
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Mini Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CCCF: Common Ground Program - Mini Grants offers funding up to $5,000 for one- to two-year projects aimed at enhancing forest health, reducing wildfire risks, and supporting agricultural lands.	Not published	Up to $5K
Calf Scramble Scholarship Program Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show · Foundation Not published · Up to $16K Participants who have met all requirements of the Calf Scramble Program may be eligible for scholarship awards up to $16,000. In 2025, 88 students received a combined total of $588,000 in scholarships.	Not published	Up to $16K
Cumberland Co. Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. - J. McNatt Gillis Memorial Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Cumberland Co. Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. - J. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 10 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
Farm Recovery and Support Grant Dept of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Block grant to support farm recovery and resilience. Provides funds to farmers and agricultural organizations in Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The RMC is particularly interested in proposals that address the following: Agriculture, Energy, Rural Broadband, Healthcare, Youth Engagement and Workforce/Economic Development.	Not published	Varies
2026 SCBGP Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicants Program Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $75K – $250K The 2026 SCBGP Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicants Program, funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to enhance the competitiveness of California's specialty crops through personalized application…	Not published	$75K – $250K
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship, launched by the First Nations Development Institute and the Henry Luce Foundation, supports Native knowledge holders and makers in their transformative work.	Not published	Up to $75K

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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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