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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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Farmer Veteran Coalition · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Fellowship Fund provides direct financial assistance to veteran farmers and ranchers in their early years of operation.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Renewable Resource Project Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · $125K The Renewable Resource Project Grants, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, support the conservation and enhancement of renewable resources in Montana.	Not published	$125K
Revolving Loan Program - Climate Resiliency Projects Grow Ahead Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grow Ahead's revolving loan program provides direct lending to farmer organizations for implementing farmer-developed climate resiliency and agroecological projects.	Rolling	Varies
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets: Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The program was sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey to increase capacity of New York's processing facilities.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Department of Pesticide Regulation- Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program California Department of Pesticide Regulation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M The California Department of Pesticide Regulation offers the Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable pest management practices.	Not published	$50K – $1M
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership program between AgOutcomes (subsidiary of Iowa Soybean Association) and ReHarvest Partners (subsidiary of Quantified Ventures) that provides payments to farmers for environmental outcomes of conservation practices, rather…	Not published	Varies
Studley Trust College Bursary Grant Studley College Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Studley Trust College Bursary, established by the Studley College Trust, provides financial assistance to young individuals pursuing land-based careers.	Not published	Up to £2,000
City Market Onion River Co-op Seedling Grant City Market Onion River Co-Op · Foundation Not published · $25K City Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative with two locations in beautiful Burlington, Vermont. We offer a large selection of local, organic, and conventional foods, and thousands of Vermont-made products.	Not published	$25K
GA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Georgia Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The GA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Georgia through funding for projects focused on research, education, or marketing.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Partners for Conservation - Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Grants Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $39K – $500K Partners for Conservation - Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Grants (FY26) The Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “Department” or “IDOA”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grants to cover…	Not published	$39K – $500K
Growing and Sustaining Pathways Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Growing and Sustaining Pathways Scholarship at Montana State University aims to support American Indian students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology honors industry scientists who successfully translate research into practical agricultural advancements.	Not published	Varies
CA Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $250K – $1M The California Specialty Crop Multi-State Program, established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through funding collaborative projects addressing key issues like…	Not published	$250K – $1M
Cream of the Crop Awards Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has served our state for more than 125 years. The work we do touches every Minnesota citizen every day.	Not published	Varies
2026-2027 Research Grant Proposals American Malting Barley Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research grant competition for barley research projects meeting AMBA's mission	Not published	Varies
NC: Agricultural Conservation Easement Grant Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) Component North Carolina Natural Resource Conservation Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Agricultural Conservation Easement Grant Program (ACEP) supports the purchase of Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) to protect eligible agricultural lands.	Not published	Varies
Efficient Fertilizer Consortium RFA Grant Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) We connect funders, researchers and farmers through public-private partnerships to support audacious research addressing the biggest food and agriculture challenges.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Small Grant Rolling Funds Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K These grants are designed for shovel-ready projects that can be completed in less than 12 months. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until funding has been fully obligated.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Roots Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roots Program is implementing and funding a variety of practices to benefit wildlife, fish, and pollinators.	Not published	Varies
Future Achievement in Agriculture Scholarship Award Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship award supports high school graduates from the Skagit Valley who are pursuing higher education in agriculture and related fields.	Not published	Varies
Wayne Heintz Memorial FFA Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wayne Heintz Memorial FFA Scholarship, provided by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in agriculture.	Not published	$3K
University Partnerships CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Interested students or clubs should contact their college of ag office to apply as application and award timelines vary._ The CHS Foundation cultivates opportunity through university partnerships that benefit students studying in…	Not published	Varies
HFM Foodservice Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HFM Foodservice Scholarship Fund supports students in Hawaii pursuing education in Culinary Arts or Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund California Certified Organic Farmers Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund offers $2,500 grants to support students' studies in organic agriculture.	Not published	$3K

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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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