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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Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) Dept of Agriculture Grants · State Not published · $500K Grant program reimbursing Colorado farms, ranches, and agricultural businesses for up to 50% of the cost to employ interns (maximum $5,000) for the 2027 growing season.	Not published	$500K
Micro Grants Program Farm Training Collective NYC Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Farm School NYC is distributing 10 Micro Grants of $10,000 each that can be used to improve a growing space, dive deeper into conservation practices, share information with community about food and farming, and advance a project through…	Not published	$10K
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Exploratory Projects University of Delaware · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Exploratory Projects aim to enhance agricultural producers' economic viability through innovative risk management education.	Not published	Up to $10K
Australian Graziers or Rangeland Pastoralists Study Award Grant AW Howard Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Australian Graziers or Rangeland Pastoralists Study Award, offered by the AW Howard Memorial Trust, supports study tours aimed at improving grazing practices.	Not published	Up to $20K
IFT: Growth Grants Institute of Food Technologists · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Challenge is intended for initiatives where at least some experiments already have been conducted to develop prototypes or have shown initial proof of concept, demonstrating feasibility.	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure - Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water…	Not published	Up to $100
Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) - USDA Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $175K	Not published	$175K
FROG (Front Range Organic Gardeners) Mini-Grants Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
NNGA Research Grant The Northern Nut Growers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA) offers research grants for projects focused on temperate zone tree nuts. Eligible applicants include individuals and institutions engaged in relevant research.	Not published	Up to $10K
Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FFA Alumni Legacy Grant Future Farmers of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The FFA Alumni Legacy Grant supports FFA Alumni and Supporters chapters by providing funding to:	Not published	Varies
Category III Scholarship (Technical Institutes/Community Colleges) 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
Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program (CI&A) Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies The Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program will offer competitive grants to commercial, industrial, agricultural, and non-profit enterprises undertaking deep retrofits that significantly reduce facility energy consumption.	Not published	Varies
Don D. and Charlotte G. Kress Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Don D. and Charlotte G. Kress Scholarship at Montana State University supports students in the College of Agriculture, prioritizing outstanding freshmen from the Alpha Zeta Society and those pursuing Animal Science with strong academic…	Not published	Varies
NAPB Borlaug Graduate Scholars Grant National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) · Foundation Not published · Varies We are the culmination of a grass roots effort by plant breeders from around the USA to engender support for the work of plant breeders and to raise public awareness for the important work of plant breeders.	Not published	Varies
Focus Agriculture Grant Agri-Culture Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Focus Agriculture Grant is a pioneering educational initiative by Agri-Culture aimed at community leaders.	Not published	Varies
AW Howard Memorial Trust: Research Fellowship Grant AW Howard Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AW Howard Memorial Trust offers a prestigious Research Fellowship for candidates pursuing post-graduate pasture research. This fellowship provides a stipend of $10,000 per year for up to 3.5 years, dependent on annual evaluations.	Not published	Up to $10K
Land for Communities (L4C) Grant - Land-based Projects Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Land for Communities (L4C) Grant, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports community land projects that enhance relationships to land for underserved populations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $50K
Charles and Annie Boyer Graduate Support Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles and Annie Boyer Graduate Support program at Montana State University provides funding for graduate students in the College of Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Market Match Fund Grant Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (Great Barrington, MA) awards Market Match Fund grants to farmers markets within its Berkshire-Taconic service area to fund $1-for-$1 SNAP matching (up to $30/visit) for shoppers, supporting food access and…	Rolling	Varies
Community Grants Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
OECD Conference Sponsorship Grant Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OECD Conference Sponsorship aims to enhance scientific knowledge and provide essential information to influence policy decisions on sustainable resource use in food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.	Not published	Varies
Climate Change Fund Oregon Worker Relief · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Change Fund provides financial assistance to agricultural workers who have experienced wage loss due to a qualifying disaster or weather event since November 2, 2025.	Not published	Varies
James and Margie Robertson Memorial Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The James and Margie Robertson Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports students in the College of Agriculture.	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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