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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USDA NIFA - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (Field School) Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council · Foundation Not published · $408K – $50M Field School is a beginning farmer training program that trains up-and-coming farmers on both agricultural operations and the business and legal aspects of running a farm business.	Not published	$408K – $50M
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Federal Not published · $2K – $500K REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.	Not published	$2K – $500K
Dan Weathington Memorial Endowment Scholarship North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established December 15, 2020, the Dan Weathington Memorial Endowment honors the legacy of the longtime NC Small Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Weathington.	Not published	Varies
Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant (VT) Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant in Vermont aims to enhance farm to school initiatives by supporting early childhood providers and schools.	Not published	$10K – $30K
J.J. Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Grant Agri-Culture Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The J.J. Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship offers a $1,500 award to students majoring in agriculture. To qualify, applicants must either reside in Santa Cruz County or be members of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.	Not published	$2K
Teacher grants Grant CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CHS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing agricultural education through its Teacher Grants program, providing up to $50,000 for innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $50K
Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Natural Resources Conservation Service · State Not published · Varies This technical assistance provides individual support to a range of potential entities and individuals with activities related to conservation. NRCS offers this assistance at no cost to the producers we serve.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Insect Management Grant Wyoming Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of Wyoming's agriculture, natural resources and contribution to Wyoming quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of San Luis Obispo, California, focusing on key areas such as animal welfare, education, environmental protection, support for the…	Not published	Varies
Food Sovereignty Fund Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Sovereignty Grant seeks to support the hunter, gatherer, and grower way of life by funding Native organizations and individuals who preserve and practice these traditions.	Not published	Varies
The WRAGs (Work and Retrain as a Gardener scheme) Bursary Grant The Merlin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The WRAGs Bursary, managed by the WFGA, offers a unique opportunity for young horticulturists aged 18-35 to receive part-time paid training while working under experienced gardeners.	Not published	Up to £500
Rural Economic Development Initiative Vermont Housing and Conservation Board · State Not published · $100K – $600K Supports consultants services for grant writing, completing a necessary step to make a grant application more competitive (such as a feasibility study, architectural renderings, archeological assessment, mapping, business plan, or…	Not published	$100K – $600K
Culture and the Arts – State Barn Grants Vermont Division for Historic Preservation · State Not published · Up to $2M Helps rehabilitate the historic agricultural buildings that are a symbol of Vermont’s rural landscape.	Not published	Up to $2M
Leonard & Vivian Nelson Ag Scholarship Grant DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $2K Mission – The Foundation’s mission is to broaden awareness and understanding of agriculture through outreach and education.	Not published	$2K
Growing Urban Agriculture Fellowship Community Alliance with Family Farmers · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture, offered by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, aims to empower young individuals to explore agricultural careers.	Not published	Up to $100K
Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (NY): Track 1 New York Farm Viability Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K There are two funding opportunities under the Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program: Track 1 and Track 2.	Not published	$5K – $50K
University Funding CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for precision ag and data analytics projects All requests for funding from colleges and universities are accepted and evaluated during an annual, competitive grant process. Online applications are available April 15 to May 31.	Not published	Varies
James Johnson Agricultural Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Johnson Agricultural Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business, focusing on Agribusiness Management.	Not published	Varies
Western SARE: Professional + Producer Grant Program Western SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $85K The Western SARE Professional + Producer Grant Program fosters collaboration between Agricultural Technical Advisors and Producers to promote sustainable agriculture through research and outreach.	Not published	Up to $85K
The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program Grant Arizona Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Agriculture, Soil Health, and Water Efficiency Innovation Pilot Program aims to enhance the health and safety of Arizona's agricultural sector while promoting efficient water use.	Not published	Varies
Livestock Waste Management: Innovative Fertilizer Production NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation was awarded funding from the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to support the Animal Waste Fertilizer Conversion Cost Share Program.	Not published	Varies
WAEF Scholarships - Allan Brothers Grant Washington Apple Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The WAEF Scholarships, provided by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students annually, awarding more than $1 million in educational funding.	Not published	$3K
Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition - Round III Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3M An unprecedented business competition focusing on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions of New York State.	Not published	$3M

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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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