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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Gear Reimbursement Grant Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Pilot program providing reimbursement of 50% of out-of-pocket expenses for commercial fishing gear and subsistence harvest activities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
AR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Arkansas Agriculture Department · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Arkansas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the marketability and consumption of specialty crops in Arkansas.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Cooperative Research Programme (CRP): Research Fellowships Grant Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cooperative Research Programme (CRP) offers fellowships to support short-term research projects in sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change.	Not published	Varies
Melvin & Lena Oneto Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Melvin & Lena Oneto Scholarship, funded by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, provides $2,500 for students pursuing education in agriculture.	Not published	$3K
NCR-SARE: Graduate Student Grant Program North Central Region SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program funds up to $20,000 for graduate student projects addressing sustainable agriculture in the North Central Region.	Not published	Up to $20K
Bob Brastrup Memorial / Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bob Brastrup Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing degrees in Agricultural Economics or Plant Sciences.	Not published	Varies
Chamiza Foundation Grant Chamiza Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Chamiza Foundation Grant supports the preservation and revitalization of Pueblo culture through targeted grantmaking.	Not published	$3K – $15K
APS Innovative Teaching Awards Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities · Foundation Not published · Varies Teaching award administered by the Academic Programs Section (APS) of the Board on Agriculture Assembly. The APS is closely involved with this award program.	Not published	Varies
Don Morris Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Don Morris Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports undergraduate Montana residents pursuing degrees in Agriculture. Applicants must be student athletes maintaining a minimum 3.25 GPA.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) - Infrastructure Grants Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Category I Scholarship Black Hills Stock Show Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K Part of the Western Legacy Foundation's scholarship program dedicated to supporting agricultural youth in higher education and organizations, programs, and projects that enhance services and education to the rural community.	Not published	$5K
Ag Leadership Grant CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CHS Foundation's Ag Leadership Grant aims to enhance agricultural leadership and cooperative education.	Not published	Varies
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $15K – $100K The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant supports dairy farmers in enhancing their operations for sustainable success.	Not published	$15K – $100K
Lake Parks Foundation Scholarships Lake Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Parks Foundation provides scholarships and camperships to students to participate in educational programs and activities at Lake Metroparks. More than 1,000 students are annually awarded scholarships and camperships.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program Grant Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program, offered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), provides matching grants to enhance energy efficiency and renewable energy in Michigan's…	Not published	$10K – $50K
Delaware Soybean Board Promotion and Communication Projects Delaware Soybean Board · Foundation Not published · $88K – $131K Focus Areas (Examples from funded projects):	Not published	$88K – $131K
Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $292K Create or retain jobs in rural areas through development of new rural cooperatives, value-added processing and marketing businesses. Support producers in forming cooperatives and adding value to agricultural products.	Not published	$292K
MGPUB: Checkoff Grant Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Grain Producers Association is a membership organization of grain producers across the state.	Not published	Varies
Congressional Fellowship Program (Farm & Field Congressional Fellowship Program) Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies An opportunity for Congressional staff members to experience food and agricultural enterprises firsthand and discuss issues with farm owners and operators. Since February 2018, more than 28 congressional staff members have participated.	Not published	Varies
Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $439K The Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account Grant, managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, offers financial assistance for cleaning up pesticide and fertilizer incidents.	Not published	Up to $439K
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Service Provider & Producer Association Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative offers competitive grants to support Vermont's forest, farm, and food businesses, alongside producer associations.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Blue Jacket Bonanza Program Delaware State Farm Bureau Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 The Blue Jacket Bonanza Program provides FFA blue jackets to deserving Delaware high school students. The blue corduroy jacket is a symbol of:	Not published	$400
The Bruce and Crystal Burgett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.	Not published	$500
Irrigation Modernization Funding - Cycle 1 & Cycle 2 Grant Oregon Water Resources Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irrigation Modernization Funding program, administered by the Oregon Water Resources Department, aims to enhance water use efficiency in irrigation systems across agricultural lands.	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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