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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Regional Agricultural Support Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $733K Provide fresh produce from local farms to New York food banks and supply cheese products.	Not published	$733K
Gainesville Chicken Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K This scholarship supports college students pursuing a degree in poultry science or a related agricultural degree.	Not published	$2K
Carl H. & Thelma L. Moherman Stitzlein Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carl H. & Thelma L. Moherman Stitzlein Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Ashland County high schools who aspire to major in Agriculture or a related field.	Not published	Varies
Local Meat Processing Support Program Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Aims to improve processing bottlenecks for livestock farmers in the Berkshire-Taconic Region, supporting livestock producer viability and the availability of local meat products for consumers.	Not published	Varies
Greenpoint Foundation Grant Greenpoint Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greenpoint Foundation Grant aims to enhance community life by supporting organizations that focus on agriculture, food security, education, and community enhancement.	Not published	Varies
Ranching for Rivers Montana Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · 50% The Ranching for Rivers program is a cost-share program designed to assist landowners in protecting riparian health through improved ranching practices. Montana Association of Conservation Districts	Not published	50%
Burkenpas Agricultural Education Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burkenpas Agricultural Education Scholarship at Montana State University supports Montana high school graduates pursuing degrees in Agricultural Education, prioritizing those with financial need.	Not published	Varies
M.S.P.A. Grant Program Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The Society offers grants for projects that: Projects that will benefit agriculture in Massachusetts are encouraged across a wide range of agricultural enterprises.	Not published	$500 – $25K
WAEF Scholarships - Price Cold Storage & Packing Company Grant Washington Apple Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The WAEF Scholarships, funded by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, offer over $1 million in educational awards to more than 300 students this year.	Not published	$3K
Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Rooted in the belief that healthy soil is the foundation of healthy communities, APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants guided by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil health principles and APU's core…	Not published	Varies
H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program Grant Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) advances food and agriculture science to develop tools, technologies and information that benefit farmers, consumers and the environment.	Not published	Up to $250K
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Grant Heart of the Rockies Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Junior Fed Beef Challenge Texas Cattle Feeders Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle, with emphasis on proper animal husbandry and financial management.	Not published	Varies
Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering Value-Add Grants to enhance the state's food systems. This program aims to boost agriculture production, processing, and access to healthy foods.	Not published	Up to $125K
SMART Broiler Program Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies We connect funders, researchers and farmers through public-private partnerships to support audacious research addressing the biggest food and agriculture challenges. Our world is changing rapidly.	Not published	Varies
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California.	Not published	Varies
Habitat Pays South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Helps landowners develop and fund wildlife habitat. Supports farmers and ranchers in creating wildlife habitat on their properties.	Not published	Varies
Hayden Agriculture Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hayden Agriculture Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The George S. Severson Agricultural Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in agriculture from eligible Montana counties.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Grant Program Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Grant Program, managed by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), provides urgent funding for research addressing unexpected threats to the food supply.	Not published	Up to $250K
HI GGAP Producer Application North Shore EVP · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Education Foundation of Asfmra Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 360-S	Not published	$1K
Plant Genome Research Program U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · $30,000,000 total The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) supports genome-scale research that addresses challenging questions of biological, societal and economic importance.	Not published	$30,000,000 total
Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship, established by Melinda Gunn in memory of her husband, honors the legacy of a dedicated agriculture teacher and FFA advisor.	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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