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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Market Match Fund Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An economic development and food access program designed to provide a consistent, annual funding stream to match customer SNAP benefits at Berkshire-area farmers markets.	Not published	Varies
AGRI Equipment Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AGRI Equipment Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, provides funding up to $25,000 for equipment purchases that support Farm to School initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
MDA Marketing Program Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Marketing Division's principle role is to identify and develop profitable marketing local, national, and international opportunities for Maryland farmers and agricultural producers.	Not published	Varies
Paul Bickford Legacy Grant Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $145K This grant honors Paul Bickford (1958-2022), a pioneer in organic farming who:	Not published	$20K – $145K
Building Resilience in Agriculture RFP Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Building Resilience in Agriculture RFP seeks innovative projects that enhance the resilience of farming communities and ecosystems in the face of climate change.	Not published	Up to $150K
Animal and Range Sciences Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Pursuing a degree from the Department of Animal and Range Sciences	Not published	Varies
Ole Groupe Scholarship Pendleton Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support for students pursuing agriculture and animal science education, with emphasis on students demonstrating leadership and communication skills through FFA involvement.	Not published	Varies
Schmidt-Yeager Scholarship Grant Spencer County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Spencer County, Indiana today and for generations to come.	Not published	$1K
IPM Partnership Grants Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The IPM Partnership Grants program, supported by the Northeastern IPM Center and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to promote integrated pest management (IPM) practices in the northeastern U.S. This initiative…	Not published	Up to $40K
Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers Grant Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Kern Community Foundation Farmworkers Grant provides essential support to unemployed and employed farmworkers in Kern County.	Not published	Up to $50K
Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Vermont Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP) aims to enhance water quality through grants to local partners.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Dairy Processor Innovation Grant State of Vermont · State Not published · $75K – $250K The Dairy Processor Innovation Grant, offered by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, is designed to support dairy processors in enhancing their long-term business viability.	Not published	$75K – $250K
Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and horticulture products.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) - Facilities Grants Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Specialty Crop Block Grant (SD) South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $325K The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in South Dakota, administered by the SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, aims to enhance competitiveness for specialty crops. This includes fruits, vegetables, and flowers.	Not published	Up to $325K
Hayden Ferguson Ag Communications Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hayden Ferguson Ag Communications Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in agriculture with a focus on communications and broadcasting.	Not published	Varies
Ag Labor Program (Agriculture Sector Recovery Program - ASRP) Thurston Economic Development Council Center for Business Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Agriculture Sector Recovery Program (ASRP) is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the workforce in Thurston County's agricultural sector through recruitment, employee development, wage subsidies, and career pathway promotion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Aryln J. Walt Memorial Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Aryln J. The next deadline for this grant is Sat, 30 Jan 2027. Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors.	Not published	Varies
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, aims to strengthen local food systems by connecting farmers and food producers to improve access to locally sourced…	Not published	Up to $1M
Melvin P. 'Mel' & Lyndell Crowder NCW Memorial Horticulture Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Melvin P. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Soil Health: Cover Crops 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
Understanding Impacts of Hub Farm Resources in Expanding Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Regenerative agriculture practices like reduced tillage, cover crops and diverse crop rotations can sustain healthy agroecosystems by improving biodiversity and soil and water health.	Not published	Varies
PA Fair Fund - County FFA Funds Reimbursement Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The PA Fair Fund - County FFA Funds Reimbursement Program supports Pennsylvania's county FFA organizations by reimbursing a portion of their annual expenses for leadership development activities.	Not published	Varies
CPF Rapid Response Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Colorado Plateau Foundation offers the CPF Rapid Response Grant to support Native-led organizations addressing urgent needs in the Colorado Plateau region.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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