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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Gordon Thornhill Excellence in Youth Foundation Grant Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Gordon Thornhill Excellence in Youth Foundation Grant offers vital support for nonprofit organizations in Rappahannock County, focusing on sports and agriculture-related enrichment projects for youth.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Western SARE: Professional Development Program Grant Western SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Western SARE Professional Development Program Grant supports education and outreach for agricultural professionals.	Not published	Up to $100K
Hudson Valley Farm Relief Fund Glynwood Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency initiative established by Glynwood Center for Food and Farming to provide critical financial assistance to farms that lost expected USDA funding due to federal funding freeze.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Maryland Association of Non-Profit Organizations · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AIHEC/USDA/NRCS Student Internship Program American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An internship program established to strengthen the long-term partnership between NRCS and Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) by increasing the number of students studying, graduating, and pursuing careers in natural resources…	Not published	Varies
Northest SARE Farming Community Grant Program Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The due date for Technical Assistance requests is indicated above as deadline for Pre-proposal.Members of the Northeast SARE Administrative Council, SARE staff, and SARE State Coordinators are not permitted to be funded or named in…	Not published	$50K – $250K
Marshall County Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship Grant Marshall County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings.	Not published	Varies
PA Fair Fund: Capital Improvement Matching Grants Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The PA Fair Fund offers Capital Improvement Matching Grants to support agricultural fairs and youth organizations in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Up to $25K
Robert Whitney Erie County Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship Grant North East Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Whitney Erie County Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship supports children and grandchildren of Erie County Farm Bureau members in good standing, who have paid dues for at least two consecutive years.	Not published	Varies
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture) · State Not published · $500K – $1M Funds projects in five priority categories: Value-Added Enterprise, Certified Organic Agriculture, Agroforestry/Specialty Crops, Food Systems Resiliency, and Emerging Agricultural Technologies.	Not published	$500K – $1M
Ulster County Farm Viability & Sustainability Grant Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Thornton S., Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation Grant Thornton S Jr and Katrina D · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Thornton S. Glide, Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation provides grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in California that focus on animal protection, land conservancy, agriculture, and civic endeavors.	Not published	Up to $50K
EMSWCD: Partners in Conservation Grant The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $70K The EMSWCD's Partners in Conservation Grant supports community-led projects aimed at enhancing soil health, improving water quality, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.	Not published	$10K – $70K
CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program Center for Rural Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program, managed by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, supports research aimed at improving rural communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Climate Resilience Grants Program Conservation Trust for North Carolina · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Grants to identify and protect lands resilient to climate change	Not published	Up to $30K
USADPLC Dry Pea & Lentil Council Grant Opportunity USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council · Foundation Not published · $16K – $75K The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC) invites research proposals for pulse crops, focusing on breeding, nutrition, crop management, and product development for the 2023-24 fiscal year.	Not published	$16K – $75K
Russell E. Train Fellowships: WWF Food Systems Fellowship Grant World Wildlife Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The WWF Food Systems Fellowship aims to promote environmental sustainability and equitable food distribution by supporting researchers and practitioners in graduate studies.	Not published	Up to $60K
IPHC Merit Scholarship Grant International Pacific Halibut Commission · Foundation Not published · $4K The IPHC Merit Scholarship supports Canadian and U.S. students pursuing post-secondary education related to the Pacific halibut fishery.	Not published	$4K
Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants (CA) California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants (CA) provide financial assistance to livestock producers who have experienced confirmed wolf depredation.	Not published	Varies
Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Grant Elmhurst Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship aims to support Illinois residents pursuing education in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, ecology, agronomy, botany, conservation, forestry, biology, landscape design, land management…	Not published	Up to $3K
Nourish New York Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $50M Provides funding to the ten member food banks of Feeding New York State to purchase New York State-produced farm products.	Not published	$50M
Tim Healey Memorial Scholarship Grant AW Howard Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tim Healey Memorial Scholarship, established by the Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre, honors Dr. Tim Healey's contributions to Australian agriculture.	Not published	Up to $10K
John C. Deetz Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John C. Deetz Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports high school seniors from specific schools pursuing higher education in agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant St Francis Catholic School Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Awards designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to high school across the state	Not published	$500

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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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