Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activities...
Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, food pantries, farmers markets, and schools to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that local households, especially those with limited resources, have access to fresh ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is provided for programs in a wide range of interests, including education, health, arts, assistance to needy children and adults, and...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the areas of public health, housing, social services, agriculture, medical care, conservati...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to meet the basic human needs of underserved residents. Grants are intended for general operating support or program and project expenses. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of ed...
Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, educational institutions, and First Nations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to, poverty r...
Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit conservancy associations and corporations to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmland...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers who are members of cooperatives for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended to foster public trust in the dairy industry, promote its image, increase awareness of the health and n...
Grants and in-kind support to Florida public and private schools in eligible locations to create school vegetable gardens and improve childhood nutrition. Funding is intended to teach basic garden skills and to introduce students to the pleasures of clean, good food. I...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska teachers and administrators in eligible areas to help educate students about natural resources and environmental stewardship. Funding is available for the development of outdoor classrooms as well as other small-scale activities suppo...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to serve local communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include arts education, community and economic development, arts and cult...
Grants of up to $1,250 to Kentucky agricultural producers and farms to offset the cost of third-party audits that evaluate and ensure good agricultural practices. Funding is intended for evaluation programs that confirm that the audited farm is handling, producing, pac...
In-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts K-12 public schools and nonprofit organizations to establish environmental and educational orchards. The program involves the planting of trees onsite at the participating school or organization. A staff...
Grants of up to $500 to Tennessee schools and youth development organizations for educational garden projects. Funding may be requested for new or existing gardens. Projects should educate youth about the importance of agriculture and the conservation of natural resour...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the followin...
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...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible counties for economic development feasibility studies. Projects must take place in rural areas where the funding ...
Grants to Massachusetts schools and organizations in eligible locations for projects that involve gardening, plant science, ecology, or other related subject matter. Funding is intended for projects and activities that involve children. Eligible projects take place in ...
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 $400 to Kansas K-6 certified educators who demonstrate excellence in integrating agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Funding may be used to purchase supplies in support of agricultural projects and lessons, such as garden equipment, lab...
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...
Grants to New Jersey conservancies and state, county, and municipal governments to protect land and resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support conservation efforts and to advance land preservation in the region. Projects can include restrictions on...
Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to promote justice, equity, and sustainability in local communities. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include food access and environmental justice and p...
Grant of up to $1,000 to a Kansas individual to cover expenses related to attendance at educational farming programs. Funding is intended to support participation in activities that support environment-friendly farming practices. The attendee must be a member of the Ka...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and affordable f...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership, comm...
In-kind donations of seeds to USA and Mexico organizations in eligible regions for gardening projects. Preference is given to organizations and projects that support food access and resilience for underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants are focused on educati...
Grants to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations for community events, projects, and programs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered in any sector, including housing, health care, transportation, education, public health, and arts and culture. Fund...
Rebates of up to $30,000 to British Columbia small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to recover the costs of customized consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended for p...
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 $25,000 to North Dakota businesses to provide apprenticeship and internship positions for students in targeted industries and occupations. The purpose of the grant is to increase work experience for state residents. The primary focus of the program is e...
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 Ontario landowners to protect ground and surface water quality in eligible areas. Applicants should contact program staff and obtain all the necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal of this program is to protect local streams, wetlands, riv...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations for community-based projects that benefit rural populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address the needs of residents in rural areas, including local community association activiti...
Grants to New York counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the state's agricultural industry. Nonprofit applicants must be pre-qualified in the online registration system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to c...
Rebates of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and IHEs for innovative activities that foster economic development in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting a proposal. Requests will be accepted for projec...
Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. P...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for environmental projects that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of climate change, preservation and protection of public res...
Grants to New York Soil and Water Conservation Districts to improve water quality preservation, and protect public drinking water sources. Funding is intended for the purchase of long-term conservation easements and wetlands buffer systems on agricultural land adjacent...
Grants to New York county governments to plan projects related to the preservation of agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning activities that will result in a farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for travel expenses, supplies, conducting public...
Grants to New York municipalities to plan preservation projects for agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning stages of projects that will result in a municipal farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for related expenses such as travel, personal se...
Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible projects dev...
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...
Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. Applican...
Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for charitable projects and initiatives benefiting youth and the environment. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: urban environmental sustainability, environmentally susta...
Grants to Alberta industry organizations, food processors, and agricultural businesses to strengthen the province's agriculture sector. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support strategic programs and proje...
