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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Fog Willow Friends of the Farm Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Fog Willow Friends of the Farm Scholarship, provided by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in teaching or agriculture.	Not published	$1K
Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability & Market Value Grant Program South Dakota Pork Producers Council · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program offers pork and row crop producers a unique opportunity to enhance their farm's resilience with financial backing and technical support.	Not published	Varies
Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers Grant Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences · Foundation Not published · $5K The Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers encourages young talent in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in developing regions.	Not published	$5K
Maine Healthy Soils Program: Soil Health Implementation Grant (ME) Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Maine Healthy Soils Program offers a Soil Health Implementation Grant to support projects that mitigate barriers to soil health on farms.	Not published	Up to $65K
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant Sarah G McCarthy Memorial Fdn · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Peabody, MA, focusing on education, housing, agriculture, food, health, and historical research.	Not published	$2K – $15K
DE Aglands Preservation Grant Program Delaware Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The DE Aglands Preservation Grant Program, managed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, aims to encourage the conservation of agricultural lands through a two-phase process.	Not published	Varies
West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship, established in 2001, supports students from Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan County pursuing careers in horticulture or the green industry.	Not published	Varies
Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, provides financial support to students pursuing careers in natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Ag Discipline 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
TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant Tropical Agriculture Association · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Tropical Agriculture Award Fund (TAAF) invites MSc students in natural resource subjects from selected UK universities to apply for awards up to £2,000 for overseas studies lasting at least 8 weeks.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Conewango Valley Kennel Club Scholarship Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach Grant Program National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.7M Awards grants for outreach to Native American and historically underserved producers, as well as on-the-ground projects that mitigate hypoxic conditions in the Gulf of Mexico watershed.	Not published	Up to $2.7M
Julian Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Piedmont Environmental Council's Fauquier Fund is dedicated to protecting land with important natural, historic, scenic, and agricultural resources in Fauquier County, Virginia through conservation easements and environmental…	Rolling	Varies
Growing Careers in Agriculture Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $254K	Not published	$254K
Marathon County Farm Technology Days Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marathon County Farm Technology Days Scholarship offers financial support to students pursuing agricultural studies in Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Capacity Building Grant Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity provides capacity-building grants for projects that promote the healing of the land.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants, offered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aim to enhance the sustainability of land-based industries and improve infrastructure in rural communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ( MT) Montana Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, managed by the Montana Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance the marketability and competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana.	Not published	Varies
ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant St Croix Foundation for Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant is specifically designed to expand opportunities for St. Croix teachers to provide targeted student enrichment opportunities around the critical economic and social importance of agriculture on…	Not published	Up to $1K
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K Competitive grant applications are considered submitted when the grant application is submitted by the Superintendent or their designee through the "LEA Superintendent / Chief Executive Approved" step in GEM$.	Not published	$3K – $40K
D. P. Fabrick Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The D. P. Fabrick Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time students in the College of Agriculture who demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) – County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) (KY) Grant Kentucky Agriculture Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) offers the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) to support agricultural producers in enhancing their farm operations.	Not published	Up to $5K
NJ Specialty Crop Block Grants State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Up to $40K The New Jersey Department of Agriculture invites applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the USDA.	Not published	Up to $40K
Connecticut Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Connecticut Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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