Agriculture Grants in California
Last updated September 25, 2026
There are 14 active agriculture grants tagged to California, part of 1,085 active agriculture grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Employment Development Department · State October 12, 2026 · $100 – $100M The goal of this grant is to fund projects that focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for… | |
| Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State October 23, 2026 · $10M – $200M The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. | |
| Rice Incentive Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State October 30, 2026 · Varies Fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta. | |
| Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship Fund (Community Foundation of the North State) Community Foundation of the North · Foundation November 4, 2026 · 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 December 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… | |
| Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) CA Energy Commission · State Rolling · $50M – $500M An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a project that meets the requirements of this solicitation, or Subsequent funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously… | |
| CAPCOA FARMER Program (Agricultural Emission Reductions) California Air Pollution Control · Foundation Rolling · 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… | |
| CAPCOA Carl Moyer Rural Assistance Program (Moyer RAP) California Air Pollution Control · Foundation Rolling · 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. | |
| Small Grants Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Rolling · Varies The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure. | |
| California Forest Improvement Program Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · State Rolling · 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 · Foundation Rolling · $3K The CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund offers $2,500 grants to support students' studies in organic agriculture. Inference: awarded on an annual cycle. | |
| Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Rolling · 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 · 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+. Fact: a captured application cycle ended Nov 20, 2020. | |
| Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants CA Department of Food and Agriculture · State Rolling · $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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