Grants for Beekeeping
Last updated July 1, 2026
There are currently 27 active grants for beekeeping in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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About grants for beekeeping
Grants for beekeeping support pollinator research, apiary operations, education, and habitat restoration for nonprofits, cooperatives, and research institutions. Federal funding flows through USDA programs such as the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), while private funders include Project Apis m., the Pollinator Partnership, and the Xerces Society. These awards help organizations expand hives, train new beekeepers, and study honey bee health and colony loss.
Grants for Beekeeping by state
Browse grants for beekeeping available to organizations in 2 states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for beekeeping?
Beekeeping grants typically fund pollinator research, apiary equipment, beekeeper training programs, and pollinator habitat restoration. Federal options run through USDA agencies like NIFA and the SARE program, which support producers and researchers, while private organizations such as Project Apis m. fund honey bee health research. Many awards prioritize projects that address colony health, native pollinator conservation, or local food systems.
Who funds honey bee and pollinator projects?
Funders include federal agencies such as the USDA (through NIFA and SARE) and private nonprofits like Project Apis m. — one of the largest non-governmental funders of bee research in North America — along with the Pollinator Partnership and the Xerces Society. University extension programs and state agriculture departments also administer pollinator-related funds. Eligibility varies, so confirm whether a program supports nonprofits, researchers, or commercial producers.
Are there grants for apiary equipment and beekeeper education?
Yes. Some programs fund hive equipment, protective gear, and extraction infrastructure, while others support educational workshops, mentorship, and youth beekeeping programs. SARE offers competitive funding for producer and education projects, and local extension offices and state beekeeping associations sometimes administer smaller equipment or training grants. Read each program's guidelines, since many fund education or research rather than ongoing operating costs.
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