Agriculture Grants in California
Last updated October 15, 2026
There are 13 active agriculture grants tagged to California, part of 1,065 active agriculture grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Rice Incentive Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta. | |
| 2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Nov 2, 2026 · $250K – $19.6M The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, agricultural career awareness and development, agriculture career training, and agriculture leadership development to assist students at the kindergarten through… | |
| Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship Fund (Community Foundation of the North State) Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation ~November · Varies This Community Foundation of the North State scholarship offered annually by the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, this scholarship awards students whose intended major is Agricultural Studies. | |
| 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) State Water Resources Control Board · State Dec 18, 2026 · $10M – $100M The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce… | |
| Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Jan 6, 2027 · Varies The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on agricultural properties (CCR, Section 17991(d)). | |
| CAPCOA FARMER Program (Agricultural Emission Reductions) California Air Pollution Control Officers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program provides grants, rebates, and financial incentives to CA agricultural operations for cleaner equipment; the Legislature allocated $135M+ (AB 134 / AB… | |
| Oak Woodlands Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program offers landowners, conservation organizations, cities and counties, an opportunity to obtain funding for projects designed to conserve and restore California's oak woodlands. | |
| CAPCOA Carl Moyer Rural Assistance Program (Moyer RAP) California Air Pollution Control Officers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Carl Moyer Rural Assistance Program provides monetary grants (up to $100,000/grant) to individuals, private companies, and public agencies to reduce heavy-duty engine emissions; administered by local air districts. | |
| California Forest Improvement Program Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related… | |
| CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund California Certified Organic Farmers Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund offers $2,500 grants to support students' studies in organic agriculture. | |
| Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the grant is to help mitigate the impact of wolves on livestock producers in California. | |
| CCOF Foundation Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund California Certified Organic Farmers Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CCOF Foundation's Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund gives grants to organic business owners/farmers affected by hardships of all kinds; since 2007 it has distributed $210,000+. A captured application cycle ended Nov 20, 2020. | |
| 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. |
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About agriculture grants in California
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
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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