Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve individuals and communities in need. Programs must be in one of the following focus areas: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible or...
Grants to USA and territories eligible institutions of higher education for disaster preparedness programs. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs to prepare for, respond...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind equipment donations to USA veteran-owned agricultural businesses. The purpose of this program is to assist veterans with the purchase of livestock, vehicles, equipment, and other supplies required to support the veteran's entry into t...
Grants to USA nonprofit camps in multiple states for educational activities related to agricultural cooperatives. Funding is intended to support projects that improve understanding of related business models through professional development, practical experience, and e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include food ac...
Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop agriculture solutions that use technologies from the aviation industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the e...
Grants to USA IHEs, private corporations and organizations, federal agencies, research institutions and organizations, and individuals for research projects related to improving farm management. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding so...
Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and support to graduate students looking to pursue a career in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences. Eligible applicants have defined rese...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA BIPOC farmers to support their success. Funding is intended for equipment, consulting, education, software, or any other items that will help support a transition to organic farming. Projects that will have the highest positive impact on t...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...
Grants of $3,500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for new or existing gardening projects. Requests may be made for edible educational gardens that grow fruits, herbs, edible flowers, g...
Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may...
Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...
Grants to USA colleges and universities for projects to benefit the agricultural sector through research and education activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address pest management and ...
Opportunity for USA farmers, ranchers, solar developers, and organizations to pilot projects integrating cattle grazing areas with solar energy production. Funding is intended to promote clean energy and sustainable agriculture through shared land use. Both new and cur...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Colombia institutions of higher education for collaborations on climate change solutions. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnerships between ...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and...
Grants to USA research scientists at qualified institutions for research projects related to food availability and sustainable agriculture. Applicants must be nominated by their institution prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support opportunities for c...
Grants of $500 to Iowa youth groups and organizations to promote farming safety and health. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the creation of signage, distribution of safety equipment, and production of instructional videos. One project will rec...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Masters and PhD students for scientific research studies. Research can address a broad range of topics including mathematics, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, agricultural engineering, and machine learning. Applican...
Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...
Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, emplo...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state governments to purchase unprocessed foods from underserved producers and distribute them to schools and child care centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...
Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environment,...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. Eligible b...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salarie...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...
Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...
Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-potent...
Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for high-impact programs and initiatives to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include arts, education, humanities, agriculture, and human services. The Foundation places an emphasis on grants to applicants opera...
In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for animal adv...
Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. In add...
Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for grazing ...
Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Q...
Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which...
Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA qualifying ag retailers and cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, an...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...
In-kind grants of seeds to USA nonprofit organizations, seed libraries, community gardens, schools, and community and educational groups. Assistance is also available for farmers and gardeners whose farms and gardens have been impacted by natural disasters. Grants are ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, unexpected life events, and other difficulties tha...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...