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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Talbot SCD Scholarship Program The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Category IV Scholarship (20X Extreme Showcase) Black Hills Stock Show Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K 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	$2K
NJ Wildlife Fencing Grants State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Up to $50K The NJ Wildlife Fencing Grants provide cost-share funding for installing wildlife fencing on unpreserved farms in New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $50K
California Forest Improvement Program Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related…	Not published	Varies
Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund Grant Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund, established in 1991, supports agricultural advancement in the Polk County community.	Not published	Up to $7K
Tompkins County School Food Reboot Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tompkins County School Food Reboot supports public school districts in Tompkins County, NY to improve their meal programs by emphasizing whole ingredient, scratch-cooked meals, procuring locally wherever possible, and providing a strong…	Not published	Varies
Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program Solar United Neighbors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-week program that helps walk farmers and rural small business owners through the REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) application process.	Not published	Varies
Dairy Funding Accelerator Program (DFA) Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Specialized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training program for small-herd dairy farmers to expand operations through access to capital Training Topics (based on participant needs/interests):	Not published	Varies
RI Specialty Crop Block Grant Program State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · Varies The RI Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
E. Wayne Baumgartle Agricultural Memorial Scholarship Grant Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. Wayne Baumgartle Agricultural Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Decatur County Community Foundation, aims to support students from Decatur County, Indiana, pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Sahee Foundation Grant Sahee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sahee Foundation Grant supports sustainable projects aimed at improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in Eswatini and Peru.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant Adams Dr Richard Char Fdn Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation provides grants primarily to nonprofit organizations and governmental units, with a focus on supporting charitable causes in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.6M The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture provides competitive grants to dairy operations in California for implementing digesters that significantly reduce methane…	Not published	Up to $1.6M
P4G - Safi Organics Partnership Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IAA Foundation Scholarship Program Grant IAA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The IAA Foundation Scholarship Program supports Illinois Farm Families by providing college scholarships to those pursuing agriculture-related studies.	Not published	Varies
Johnathan Tschaar Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Johnathan Tschaar Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Abilene, honors a dedicated young man involved in agriculture and community service.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Katherine and Elizabeth Lanam Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Katherine and Elizabeth Lanam Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by Philip Lanam, supports students from Mendocino County who have participated in 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) during high school.	Not published	Varies
Category 1 - Agricultural Awareness Grant- up to $1000 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Agricultural Awareness Grant, administered by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), offers up to $1,000 for projects that enhance understanding of the food and fiber system among Pre K-12 students.	Not published	Up to $1K
USDA Local Food Promotion Program Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council · Foundation Not published · $100K Funding to increase consumer understanding and demand of local food systems in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council	Not published	$100K
Oak Woodlands Conservation Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program, funded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, aims to support landowners and conservation organizations in preserving California's oak woodlands.	Not published	Varies
Leopold Conservation Award Program The Sand County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sand County Foundation's Leopold Conservation Award Program recognizes farmers and ranchers who have demonstrated exceptional land stewardship and conservation practices while maintaining productive agricultural operations.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) - Planning Grants Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Agriculture Resilience: Flood Mitigation through Conservation NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
Soil Health: The Mobile Soils Classroom NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	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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