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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Farm Apprentice Mentoring (FAM) Program Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FAM program was created with the vision to empower the next generation of farmers with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful farmers in Hawai'i.	Not published	Varies
Access to Local Foods Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Arkansas Community Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including: This is a competitive grant cycle, with eight…	Not published	Varies
Wiregrass Poultry and Egg Scholarship Alabama Poultry & Egg Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Farm and Food Funding Accelerator (FFFA) Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Intensive mentoring and training program for Hudson Valley farmers and food entrepreneurs seeking to scale business, gain access to capital, and build sales	Not published	Varies
WY Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Wyoming Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through marketing, research, and addressing industry challenges.	Not published	Up to $100K
Farmers Advocating for Organic Grant Organic Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Farmers Advocating for Organic Grant (FAFO) supports impactful projects that enhance the organic agricultural sector, focusing on initiatives that assist family farmers and promote organic soil health.	Not published	$5K – $50K
I-CASH Agricultural Injury Prevention Youth Grant University of Iowa · Foundation Not published · $800 The I-CASH Agricultural Youth Grants empower Iowa youth to promote farm safety and health within their communities.	Not published	$800
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant supports rural-serving nonprofits and community colleges in enhancing agricultural education, economic development, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant Northwest Agriculture Business Center · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K Planning grants available to support project planning for eligible food businesses, offered in partnership with Ecotrust and Grow America.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Soil & Water Conservation Program Grant Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K The Soil & Water Conservation Program by the Lower Platte North NRD offers significant cost-share assistance to landowners for implementing conservation practices.	Not published	Up to $13K
Americana Foundation: Agriculture and Natural Resources Grants Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Americana Foundation offers grants aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture and community food systems in Michigan.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Windham Foundation Grants Program The Windham Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Windham Foundation Grants Program offers financial support to organizations enhancing the quality of life in Vermont. Grants, averaging $2,500 to $5,000, focus on agriculture, arts, community development, and wellness initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Agricultural Enhancement Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The CCCF: Common Ground Program - Agricultural Enhancement Grants aims to support agricultural operations on qualified properties with conservation agreements or public lands.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Captain R. Dean and Mary E. Postlewaite Scholarship Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Captain R. Dean and Mary E. Postlewaite Scholarship Endowment provides scholarships to graduating seniors and alumni of high schools in Crawford County, Illinois who are pursuing degrees in agriculture or have been accepted into the…	Not published	Varies
ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming Grant Program The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming Grant Program aims to transform the U.S. food system by promoting humane practices and reducing reliance on factory farming.	Not published	Up to $75K
WAEF Scholarships - Jeff & Jolene Hattori Grant Washington Apple Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WAEF Scholarships, funded by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students this year, providing more than $1 million in educational awards.	Not published	Varies
Gosling Ornamental Horticulture Bursary Grant Massey University · Foundation Not published · $2K The Gosling Ornamental Horticulture Bursary, funded by Massey University, supports students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in horticulture, specifically focusing on ornamental plant production.	Not published	$2K
Certified Biostimulant Program The Fertilizer Institute · Foundation Rolling · $750 – $6K A voluntary certification program that certifies biostimulant products conform to United States Biostimulant Industry Recommended Guidelines to Support Efficacy, Composition, and Safety of Plant Biostimulant Products.	Rolling	$750 – $6K
Kelp Climate Fund Greenwave Organization Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K GreenWave's Kelp Climate Fund is a subsidy program for ocean farmers to support a bundle of climate impacts, including carbon sequestration, nitrogen removal, and reef restoration.	Not published	Up to $25K
AGRI Beginning Farmer FBM Scholarships Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The AGRI Beginning Farmer Farm Business Management Scholarship offers financial assistance to eligible Minnesota farmers seeking to enhance their business management skills.	Not published	Varies
Vine Fund (Vineyard Restoration Fund) New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Vineyard Restoration Fund was designed to rebuild the economic and agricultural roots of New Mexico's wine industry. The "Vine Fund" is a $1MM grant program that was created by the Legislature in 2022.	Not published	Up to $50K
Ag Health and Safety Grants CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ag Health and Safety Grants, awarded by CHS and the CHS Foundation, aim to enhance agricultural safety and foster community well-being.	Not published	Varies
New England Food Vision Prize Grant Henry P Kendall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The New England Food Vision Prize aims to enhance local food supply chains in New England's educational institutions by awarding up to $1.5 million.	Not published	$25K – $100K

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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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