Agriculture Grants in Maryland
Last updated September 25, 2026
There are 14 active agriculture grants tagged to Maryland, part of 1,085 active agriculture grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Land Preservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies Preserve productive agricultural land and woodland to insure future productive land is available to produce food and fiber. The program purchases development rights easements on agricultural land. | |
| Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies Assist farmers and landowners in implementing agricultural best management practices to control soil erosion, manage nutrients and reduce agricultural sources of water pollution. | |
| Agricultural Ownership Entities -- Homestead Tax Credit State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Rolling · Varies To allow farmers who have placed farms into a general partnership, family corporation, LLC or LLP to continue to receive the Homestead Tax Credit (assessment cap) and semiannual tax payments. | |
| Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies The RMC is particularly interested in proposals that address the following: Agriculture, Energy, Rural Broadband, Healthcare, Youth Engagement and Workforce/Economic Development. | |
| Animal Feeding Operations Maryland Department of the Environment · State Rolling · Varies The regulation and prevention of water pollution from animal feeding operations to assure AFO’s apply and receive coverage under general discharge permit; inspection of registered or suspected AFO’s. | |
| Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) University of Maryland, College Park · State Rolling · Varies The IAA provides students with the entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to manage profitable agricultural enterprises, including golf courses, sports fields, horticulture businesses, landscaping companies, and sustainable farming… | |
| Certification of County Agricultural Land Preservation Programs Maryland Department of Planning · State Rolling · Varies Certifies counties which meet the requirements for an effective agricultural land preservation program. | |
| Resource Conservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Office of Resource Conservation works closely with Maryland farmers and soil conservation districts to plan and implement conservation practices and programs that balance crop and livestock… | |
| Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Rolling · Varies Provides grants to help establish new wineries or vineyards in Maryland or support capital improvements at existing operations. | |
| Animal Heath Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies The MDA Animal Health Program prevents and controls infectious and contagious diseases in Maryland livestock and poultry with particular emphasis on those diseases that threaten public health. | |
| MDA Marketing Program Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies The Marketing Division's principle role is to identify and develop profitable marketing local, national, and international opportunities for Maryland farmers and agricultural producers. | |
| Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program (CI&A) Maryland Energy Administration · State Rolling · Varies The Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program will offer competitive grants to commercial, industrial, agricultural, and non-profit enterprises undertaking deep retrofits that significantly reduce facility energy consumption. | |
| Agricultural Property Use Assessments State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Rolling · Varies Promote the assessment of farmland to insure it is maintained at a level comparable with its continued use and is not affected by neighboring land. | |
| Woodland Improvement Program (WIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Provide cost share monies for implementation of reforestation and timber stand improvement practices including technical assistance in planning these practices. |
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About agriculture grants in Maryland
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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