Organic Farming & Agriculture Grants

Last updated October 8, 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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Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Scholarship (Allied Industry Scholarship) Alabama Poultry Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Providing scholarships for students enrolled in the Agricultural Production Program or subsequent Poultry Science Program at Wallace State Community College Hanceville who intend to transfer to Auburn University and major in Poultry Science	~March	Varies
Gadsden State Cherokee Community College Scholarship (Allied Industry Scholarship) Alabama Poultry Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Providing scholarships for students enrolled in the Agricultural Production Program or subsequent Poultry Science Program at Gadsden State Cherokee who intend to transfer to Auburn University and major in Poultry Science	~March	Varies
Alabama Poultry Foundation 2+2 Scholarship Program Alabama Poultry Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · $5K Providing scholarships for students to attend community college for 2 years and then transfer to Auburn University to complete a degree in Poultry Science	~March	$5K
Wallace State Community College - Dothan Scholarship (Allied Industry Scholarship) Alabama Poultry Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Providing scholarships for students enrolled in the Agricultural Production Program or subsequent Poultry Science Program at Wallace Community College Dothan who intend to transfer to Auburn University and major in Poultry Science	~March	Varies
Alabama Poultry Foundation Scholarship - Auburn University Alabama Poultry & Egg Association Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Providing scholarships for students to attend Auburn University and major or minor in Poultry Science.	~March	Varies
Blue Hill Peninsula Community Food Grants Maine Farmland Trust · Foundation ~March · Up to $3K In 2022, 18 projects received a total of $45,000. Funds have supported initiatives like home delivery of fresh produce and farm infrastructure improvements.	~March	Up to $3K
State Nonpoint Source Grants Water Quality Funding · State Mar 31, 2027 · $15M – $100M State-funded grants to reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through voluntary and incentive-based best management practices.	Mar 31, 2027	$15M – $100M
Washington Chapter Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation ~March · $1K	~March	$1K
State Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grants Water Quality Funding · State Mar 31, 2027 · $15M – $100M Utah Division of Water Quality grant program to reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through voluntary and incentive-based best management practices.	Mar 31, 2027	$15M – $100M
Essex Agricultural Society Student Scholarship Essex Agricultural Society · Foundation ~April · $1K	~April	$1K
Charles E. Larner Family Foundation Student Scholarship Essex Agricultural Society · Foundation ~April · $2K	~April	$2K
Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Foundation Bethlehem Fair Society Inc · Foundation ~April · $20K The Bethlehem Fair is the major sponsor of The Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Foundation, which awards more scholarships than any other fair in Connecticut.	~April	$20K
Montana Grains Foundation (MGF) Scholarship - Undergraduate Montana Grain Growers Association · Foundation ~April · $3K Montana State University, Bozeman campus The Montana Grains Foundation awards scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in agricultural-related fields.	~April	$3K
Montana Grains Foundation (MGF) Scholarship - Graduate Montana Grain Growers Association · Foundation ~April · $3K Montana State University, Bozeman campus The Montana Grains Foundation awards scholarships to support graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in agricultural and environmental sciences.	~April	$3K
Minnesota Chapter Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation ~April · $1K	~April	$1K
Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation Grant Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · $1K – $10K The Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation Grant supports educational and leadership initiatives focused on agriculture within the Northeastern United States.	~May	$1K – $10K
Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation · Foundation ~September · $3K The Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant provides financial support to deserving full-time students interested in science, research, and biodiesel sustainability.	~September	$3K
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Heart of the Rockies Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies Reimbursement Rates (locked through May 2029):	~October	Varies
F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Mar 7, 2029 · Varies The objectives for the use of cooperative agriculture in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) are: production or modification of specific cover types or growing methods that meet the life history requirements of species for which we…	Mar 7, 2029	Varies
Plant Biotic Interactions U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $18,500,000 total The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant, and invertebrate symbionts, pathogens…	Open	$18,500,000 total
Herman Frasch Foundation Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Herman Frasch Foundation Grant, administered by the American Chemical Society, supports research in agricultural chemistry with practical benefits for U.S. agriculture.	Not published	Up to $250K
J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant Simplot Company Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant supports U.S. non-profit organizations focused on art, education, youth, community, and global food and agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mountains Rangelands Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for projects that voluntarily conserve, restore, and improve habitat in the Intermountain West.	Not published	Varies
Frederick 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 8, 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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