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 federal, 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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OR Forest Stewardship Program Grant Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OR Forest Stewardship Program aims to support landowners in creating effective Stewardship and Tree Farm Plans.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture) · State Not published · Varies Supports projects that benefit multiple producers as an investment in Kentucky Agriculture. Eligible applicants include for-profit entities/businesses and nonprofit entities.	Not published	Varies
Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program for Loggers Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
South Dakota Chapter Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Gus Poesch Research Fund Grant American Floral Endowment · Foundation Not published · $40K The Gus Poesch Research Fund, established in honor of innovator Gus Poesch, offers approximately $40,000 annually to support floriculture-related projects at The Ohio State University.	Not published	$40K
Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $500K – $5M The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) aims to promote the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies in California's food processing sector.	Not published	$500K – $5M
Agricultural Education Summer Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $243K The Agricultural Education Summer Grant, funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, aims to support school districts and educational institutions in providing summer programming for high school students.	Not published	Up to $243K
Southwest Virginia Field School - Winter Business Intensive Appalachian Sustainable Development · Foundation Not published · Varies Eight intensive classes designed to help beginning farmers set themselves on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. Part of a comprehensive beginning farmer training program that includes the Summer Field School.	Not published	Varies
District of Columbia Urban Agriculture Small Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant opportunity is not a part of the funder's planned program schedule for fiscal year 2025._ The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Office of Urban Agriculture partner for…	Not published	Varies
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Federal Not published · $2K – $500K REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.Contact State Energy Coordinators with…	Not published	$2K – $500K
Philip Lee Murray and Katrina Amber Jonah Fund Fortify Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Providing greenhouses and organic gardens to Christian schools across the nation in honor of Philip Murray's passion for farming and education. Founded in 2021 in memory of Philip Lee Murray, who passed away in 2020 from COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
Alan Peterson Agricultural Scholarship Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $2K The Alan Peterson Agricultural Scholarship, offered by CommunityGiving, aims to support Minnesota residents pursuing agricultural studies at accredited universities.	Not published	$2K
AGRI Crop Research Grant Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The AGRI Crop Research Grant Program offers funding for applied crop research that benefits Minnesota's farmers and economy within three to seven years.	Not published	Up to $250K
Agricultural Economics Fellow Program Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Dr. Sunghun Lim, Assistant Professor of International Agribusiness and Director of the LSU Global Value Chains Program at Louisiana State University Integrated systems approaches to understanding how trade and sustainability are…	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Ag Field of Interest Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DCCF: Ag Field of Interest Grants support non-profit agricultural programs aimed at enhancing knowledge and involvement in agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Dean and Clarine Robson Agricultural Scholarshi The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded individuals who cherished their community and wanted to ensure…	Not published	Varies
Protect the Farm Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Protect the Farm Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 award for graduating high school seniors from select schools in Missouri.	Not published	Up to $1K
Charlie and Wietkse Jarrett Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlie and Wietkse Jarrett Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time sophomore or junior students pursuing a degree in Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
“Moving Ag Forward” Vocational Ag Career Training Scholarship Grant Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The "Moving Ag Forward" Vocational Ag Career Training Scholarship, provided by the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation, supports students pursuing vocations in agriculture.	Not published	Up to $1K
Cornelius and Mary Jane York Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Cornelius and Mary Jane York Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students pursuing a four-year degree at the UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.	Not published	Up to $1K
Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship, offered by the First Nations Development Institute, aims to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in agriculture and food systems.	Not published	$1K – $2K
John H. Wright Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The John H. Wright Scholarship, established in 2018 by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, honors John H. Wright's legacy in agriculture and support for youth.	Not published	$2K
ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $865 Provides financial assistance for farmers to purchase and install Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) systems on tractors. ROPS refers to a tractor cab or roll bar intended to protect farmers from injuries caused when tractors overturn.	Not published	Up to $865
Ohio Chapter Scholarship Education Foundation of Asfmra Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 360-S	Not published	$2K

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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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