Organic Farming & Agriculture Grants

Last updated October 8, 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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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
Oklahoma Chapter Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FoN: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability Grant Program Friends of Nepal · Foundation Not published · $5K The Friends of Nepal (FoN) is inviting applications for its Climate Change, Conservation, and Sustainability Grant Program.	Not published	$5K
WAEF Scholarships - Brian Kershaw Memorial Grant Washington Apple Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The WAEF Scholarships, supported by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide over $1 million in educational awards to more than 300 students this year.	Not published	$5K
Howard Wackman Memorial Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Howard Wackman Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, honors a dedicated educator and community leader.	Not published	Up to $1K
Burning Questions Fellowship Awards Grant Tiny Beam Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $60K The Burning Questions Fellowship Awards, offered by Tiny Beam Fund Inc, support research addressing critical issues in industrial food animal production, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.	Not published	$45K – $60K
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K American Farmland Trust's national Brighter Future Fund (launched 2020) provides grants of up to $5,000 to farmers across the country to improve resilience, enhance farm viability, and access land.	Not published	Up to $5K
Sabbatical Research and Education Grant Western SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Sabbatical Research and Education Grant, offered by Western SARE, enables faculty worldwide to collaborate with farmers and researchers in the Western U.S. This program focuses on conducting innovative research and educational outreach…	Not published	Up to $75K
OK Specialty Crop Block Grant Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The OK Specialty Crop Block Grant, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects that benefit both domestic and foreign markets.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Maine Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Maine Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive annual grant initiative by the USDA to support specialty crop producers.	Not published	Up to $100K
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Grant National Pork Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The National Pork Board is dedicated to enhancing pork production through research and education, focusing on the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSv).	Not published	Up to $500K
General Scholarship Fund Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show · Foundation Not published · Varies The FWSSR funds scholarships given by select youth organizations including Texas 4-H, Texas FFA and Texas High School Rodeo Association and others. Fort Worth Stock Show Main Office: 817-877-2400	Not published	Varies
Farm Crisis Fund Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Emergency funding program to help farmers and ranchers experiencing natural disasters or economic crises, such as floods, freezes, and damage from high winds. This is a rolling application program with rapid response timelines.	Rolling	Up to $10K
OIV Research Grant Program: 3 Years Research Grants International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) · Foundation Not published · Up to €50,000 The OIV Research Grant Program offers 3-year research grants of up to €50,000 for individuals with advanced degrees pursuing doctoral studies.	Not published	Up to €50,000
H. Elwood Morris Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The H. Elwood Morris Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University offers financial support to Montana residents pursuing degrees in Plant Science or Plant Pathology.	Not published	Varies
Department of Agriculture - Grants Agriculture Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom \| Dairy Business Planning Grants \| Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Grants \| Sustainable Agriculture Grants \|…	Not published	Varies
West Texas Hereford Association – Curly Hays Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The West Texas Hereford Association – Curly Hays Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene, honors Curly Hays, a dedicated community figure.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors from select Missouri counties.	Not published	$2K
Developing Markets for CLC Crops Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Developing Markets for CLC Crops Grant aims to support organizations in Minnesota in creating supply chains and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · Varies APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to support efforts in soil restoration and sustainable farming.	Not published	Varies
Agricultural Property Use Assessments State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Not published · Varies Promote the assessment of farmland to insure it is maintained at a level comparable with its continued use and is not affected by neighboring land.	Not published	Varies
Climate Innovation Grant The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must address climate change challenges in one of these key areas: Support innovative ideas and efforts of the Hopi & Tewa community in tackling climate change challenges while preserving and nurturing the land and adapting to…	Not published	Varies
Northeast SARE: Partnership Grant Program Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education · Foundation Not published · $30K The Northeast SARE Partnership Grant Program supports innovative projects that enhance sustainable agriculture practices through collaboration between agricultural service providers and farmers.	Not published	$30K
State Matching Grants Program Dept of Agriculture Grants · State Not published · Varies Yearly cost-share grant opportunity designed to assist Conservation Districts in carrying out on-the-ground conservation projects and educational activities focused on natural resource conservation.	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 8, 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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