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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Anthony C. Gaffke Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anthony C. Gaffke Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports full-time undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Agribusiness Innovation Grant - Inquiry less than $30,000 Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Agribusiness Innovation Grant offers funding up to $30,000 to support innovative projects in the agribusiness sector. This initiative encourages transformative ideas that enhance value chains in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.	Not published	Up to $200K
American Vineyard Foundation Research Grant American Vineyard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Vineyard Foundation Research Grant aims to support research projects that address critical challenges in viticulture and enology.	Not published	Varies
Orville A. Olson Ag Scholarship Grant DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the Orville A. The next deadline for this grant is Sun, 07 Jun 2026. Mission – The Foundation’s mission is to broaden awareness and understanding of agriculture through outreach and education.	Not published	$1K
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Underutilization of Crop Insurance Projects University of Delaware · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants focus on underutilization of crop insurance projects to enhance agricultural producers' economic viability.	Not published	Up to $100K
National FFA Scholarship Program National FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The National FFA Scholarship Program awards scholarships to FFA members to support their higher education and career goals in agriculture and related fields.	Not published	$1K – $2K
AMBA Research Grant Program American Malting Barley Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recent funded projects include research at:	Not published	Varies
Climate-Smart Commodities Project Grants National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Varies _Strengthening Grassroots Leadership & Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Systems and Facilitate Historically Underserved Producers' Access to Markets_ NACD recognizes the role that farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards can play to reduce…	Not published	Varies
Educator Grants Program Hiresmart Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $190 – $50K HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit founded by Mark and Anne Lackey dedicated to supporting workforce development opportunities for youth through grants, scholarships, and educational funding.	Not published	$190 – $50K
Value Chain Development Grant Greenwave Organization Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K GreenWave is offering grants to support teams of participants across regional kelp value chains as they tackle bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and boost efficiency.	Not published	Up to $100K
Robert Woolley Scholarship Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	$10K
Eastern Iowa Angus Association Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Eastern Iowa Angus Association Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports students from specified Iowa counties pursuing education in agriculture.	Not published	Up to $2K
AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $150K The AGRI Minnesota Value Added Grant Program supports value-added businesses by providing grants for equipment investments.	Not published	$1K – $150K
Apple Crop Protection Request for Proposals Grant Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting research proposals aimed at apple crop protection, emphasizing organic practices and pollinator protection.	Not published	Varies
SC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program South Carolina Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The SC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, aims to support organizations involved with specialty crops in enhancing their competitiveness.	Not published	Varies
Farm Transition Grant: Research and Development Grant Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Farm Transition Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, offers matching funds for Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to diversify operations and transition to value-added production.	Not published	Up to $25K
Dan & Pauline Lutkenhouse & Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Scholarship and Educational Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dan & Pauline Lutkenhouse & Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Scholarship supports Hawaii residents pursuing higher education in fields like agriculture and medicine.	Not published	Varies
Food & Farm Worker Relief Grant Program (FFWR) Education and Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600 A USDA-funded program providing one-time payments to eligible workers in agriculture and meatpacking who incurred costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	$600
Gaia Foundation - Sustainable Agriculture Grant Gaia Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Gaia Fund is currently undergoing some administrative changes and is suspending grantmaking activity for the first half of 2025. The Fund will not be reviewing inquiries or proposals until the second half of the year.	Not published	Varies
Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Not published · $100 – $19M The Program may consider funding projects that develop new management methods for treating the beet leafhopper (BLH), or development of enhancements to other program areas that will mitigate the virus.	Not published	$100 – $19M
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council Grant Arizona Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council Grant aims to support local grain producers by funding research and projects that enhance economic sustainability.	Not published	Up to $40K
Farm to School Grant West Central Missouri Community Action Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) Program - NC Soy Investment North Carolina Soybean Producers Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $825K Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) is a farmer-led cover crop program designed to advance soil health on farms while increasing farmer profitability.	Not published	$825K
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant aims to support tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.	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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