PlantMap3D Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). AI-powered program using farm equipment data to optimize fertilizer needs from cover crops, reducing costs and improving soil/water quality in Chesapeake Bay watershed (MD, DE, PA). Primarily for farmers in those states via agribusiness partners.

Caribbean Infrastructure Grants is a farm infrastructure funding program from the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) supporting agricultural producers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Grants of up to ,000 are available to individual farmers, ranchers, or cooperatives who have at least three years of farming experience and a minimum of two years operating at their current location. Eligible infrastructure projects may include fencing, irrigation, equipment, and storage improvements that strengthen food production capacity. The program prioritizes food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture in the Caribbean region, helping small-scale producers build resilient farming operations that serve local communities.

Hardship Assistance Fund is sponsored by CCOF Foundation. Provides direct financial disaster assistance grants for hardship related to extreme weather or climate impacts to organic farmers and ranchers in California. These are reimbursement grants for expenses incurred. Organic operations will be prioritized, but applications from non-certified organic operations are accepted.

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture that supports educational and training programs for beginning farmers and ranchers. Funded through competitive awards, the program helps new agricultural producers develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully start and sustain farming and ranching operations. Eligible applicants include universities, cooperative extension services, community-based organizations, and other entities that deliver education, mentoring, and technical assistance to beginning farmers. The program's Notice of Funding Opportunity is typically released annually in February or March, with applications due approximately 60 days later.

Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA) is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds restoration of inactive or underutilized Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) farmland. Eligible projects include land restoration, soil and water management, agricultural access improvements, site remediation, and pasture and cropland rehabilitation. Reimbursement grants of up to $50,000 are available, with applicants required to provide a cash match of at least 15% of total project costs. Eligible applicants must be located in Massachusetts and own or operate a commercial agricultural business on MDAR APR-protected land. The application deadline is April 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Contracts are anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.

Northeast SARE Partnership Grant is a grant from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) that funds research and education projects exploring innovative sustainable agriculture practices in the Northeastern United States. Projects must be led by a researcher, educator, or agricultural service provider in collaboration with at least one farmer, and may use experiments, surveys, on-farm demonstrations, or similar methods. Awards are capped at $30,000 per project, with a total of $900,000 allocated for the current cycle. Projects typically run one to two years. Applications are due April 14, 2026.

Northeast SARE Partnership Grant is a grant from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) that funds collaborative projects between researchers, educators, agricultural service providers, and farmers to advance sustainable agriculture in the Northeast. Projects must address current sustainability challenges related to production, marketing, or household and community well-being, or strengthen working partnerships between farmers and agricultural service providers. Eligible uses include research to improve production practices, marketing approaches, and community food systems. Eligible applicants are researchers, educators, and agricultural service providers in the Northeast region working in direct partnership with farmers. Award amounts vary; proposals are submitted through SARE's online grant management system.

2025 Agricultural Innovation Grant Program is a Pennsylvania state initiative that helps farmers and agriculture businesses implement new technologies, conservation practices, and renewable energy solutions to boost profitability and protect natural resources. Backed by $10 million in Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 budget, the program builds on an initial round that funded 88 projects statewide. Grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000. The application deadline is April 18, 2026. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania farmers with annual sales over $2,000, agricultural processors with sales over $10,000, agricultural service providers, and cooperatives utilizing agricultural commodities.

The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is a competitive grant program from USDA Rural Development that helps agricultural producers, producer groups, farmer or rancher cooperatives, and producer-controlled entities create or expand value-added businesses. Eligible uses include funding business and marketing plans, feasibility studies, food safety improvements, and working capital for value-added ventures. By supporting farmers who transform raw commodities into higher-value products like jams, cheese, or bread, VAPG helps increase farm income and stimulate rural economic development. Working capital grants are available up to ,000, with an application deadline of April 22, 2026.

USDA Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is a grant from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) with University of Illinois Extension that provides micro-grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 for urban agriculture-related projects in Chicago. Funding supports infrastructure improvements, conservation initiatives, and equipment acquisition for urban producers operating in the city. This program is designed to strengthen the urban food production ecosystem in Chicago by helping small-scale and emerging agricultural operations access resources they need to grow. Applications are accepted through November 30, 2026, giving Chicago-area urban farmers and producers ample time to develop and submit competitive proposals.

Southern SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant is a program from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (USDA) that funds individual farmers, ranchers, and groups of producers in the southern United States to conduct on-farm research and education projects advancing sustainable agriculture practices. Awards of up to $20,000 support producer-led experiments, demonstrations, and outreach that benefit the farming community. Eligible applicants include individual farmers and ranchers or groups of producers across southern states, including Kentucky. Applications are submitted through the SARE Grant Management System following the annual Call for Proposals; the current deadline is December 5, 2026. Proposals are reviewed by regional administrative council committees.

The Small-Scale Farm Grant Program is a grant from Kentucky State University's Center for the Sustainability of Farms and Families, in partnership with the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, that funds small-scale farming improvements across Kentucky. Awards of up to $5,000 support value-added enterprise, certified organic agriculture, agroforestry and specialty crops, food systems resiliency, and emerging agricultural technologies. The program also includes a Beginning Beekeeper Program and Farmer Education track. Eligible applicants are Kentucky farmers or producers with annual agricultural sales under $250,000. The program aims to improve farm operations, enhance product marketability, and expand agricultural knowledge through educational training opportunities.

Opportunities in Agrivoltaics: Building Viability on Northeast Farms is a grant from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) that funds training, mentorship, and technical assistance for farmer operators seeking to build or grow agrivoltaics businesses in New Jersey and New York. Agrivoltaic projects combine solar energy generation and agriculture on the same land, offering new pathways for beginning and tenant farmers while protecting farmland from development. The project also develops educational resources to support broader Northeast adoption. Eligible applicants include agricultural educators, extension professionals, and organizations capable of delivering technical assistance. The total award amount is ,899; no deadline is currently specified.

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The BFRDP provides grants to organizations for training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers. The program aims to help new farmers and ranchers enter and/or improve their success in farming, ranching, and management of nonindustrial private forest lands by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns on agricultural land. EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to help agricultural producers improve soil health, water quality, air quality, and wildlife habitat while supporting agricultural operations. Eligible applicants include farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through local NRCS offices, with funding allocated competitively based on resource concerns and environmental benefits.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Microloan Program is a loan program from the USDA Farm Service Agency that funds operating expenses and equipment for beginning farmers, small family farm operators, and those engaged in niche or non-traditional farming operations. Designed to provide fast-access, low-barrier financing, the program offers loans of up to $50,000 to help farmers purchase seed, livestock, farm equipment, and other essential inputs without the complexity of traditional farm loan processes. The program also supports climate-smart agriculture and small-scale operations such as organic farming, direct-market sales, and community-supported agriculture. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or qualified aliens with satisfactory credit history and farm management experience or education. No specific application deadline is listed; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP) – Direct Relief Grants is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Provides direct relief grants to small, medium, and socially disadvantaged agricultural producers in California for needs arising from drought, extreme weather, and other climate impacts via Direct Assistance Providers.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), administered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns. The program supports voluntary conservation improvements on farms, ranches, and forest land, including soil health, water quality, air quality, energy efficiency, and wildlife habitat. EQIP offers cost-share payments and incentive payments for adopting eligible conservation practices. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers across the United States are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted at local NRCS offices on a continuous basis, with funding decisions made at the state level based on resource priorities and ranking criteria.

Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program is sponsored by County of Santa Clara. This grant program provides funding for compost and mulch application, and 25 other pre-approved practices that improve soil health, helping to sequester carbon and build agricultural resilience. The County of Santa Clara compensates farmers and ranchers for providing this public service.

Warner Grants for Sustainable Agriculture is sponsored by The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Sustainable Agriculture Team and Agroecosystems Management Program (AMP). These grants promote on-farm research in sustainable agriculture related to crop and animal production systems intended for human consumption. Research is intended to identify and publicize sustainable agricultural practices that are profitable, socially responsible, energy-efficient, and improve water quality and other environmental concerns relevant to Ohio farmers.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grants is a competitive grant program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds research and education projects advancing sustainable agricultural practices across the United States and its territories. Projects may address topics such as pastured livestock, rotational grazing, no-till and conservation tillage, high tunnels, and local food systems. Grants are available to individual farmers, ranchers, extension agents, and other educators. SARE funding may not be used to start a farm or make large capital purchases such as land or equipment. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 and are administered regionally through four SARE offices covering the North Central, Northeast, South, and West.

Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This grant program awards recipients to support research, integrated projects, or Extension focused on developing and deploying timely, science-based solutions to protect agricultural productivity, ecosystem health, and food security from pest and disease events.

USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Climate Change Priority Areas is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Competitive grants program supporting research, extension, and education on climate adaptation and mitigation in agriculture, forestry, and rural communities. Covers climate-smart agriculture, resilience to climate variability, and greenhouse gas mitigation on working lands.

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs) is a grant from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds the development and testing of promising new conservation technologies and approaches. CIGs are designed to accelerate the transfer of innovative conservation solutions to farmers, ranchers, and land managers across the country. Eligible applicants include farmers, ranchers, nonprofit organizations, and entities working to improve access to cutting-edge conservation practices. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis through state and national program offices, including Georgia's Soil and Water Conservation Commission. This program is especially relevant for organizations piloting scalable conservation techniques.

NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant is a grant program from the NH Conservation Districts that funds on-farm projects to build climate resilience throughout New Hampshire. The program supports farmers in mitigating the impact of agriculture on climate change through greenhouse gas emissions reduction and carbon sequestration, as well as adapting to changing climate conditions including extreme weather events, prolonged droughts, and increased pest pressures. Since its launch in 2022, the program has distributed $1,052,000 to over 135 on-farm projects statewide. Eligible applicants are farmers and agricultural operations in New Hampshire. Funded projects include solar energy installations, rotational grazing systems, no-till practices, drip irrigation, exclusion netting for pest management, community composting programs, and water infrastructure improvements. Applications open each December with a February 1 deadline. The program was designed with farmer input and coordinates with USDA NRCS to fill gaps not met by federal funds.

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants is sponsored by USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. These competitive grants support projects that initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, schools, cities, tribes, and other stakeholders to increase food production, provide training and education, support infrastructure needs, and encourage climate-resilient p…

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is a grant from California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that provides financial assistance to California farmers and ranchers to install or upgrade on-farm irrigation systems that reduce water use and greenhouse…

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program is sponsored by Department of Housing And Urban Development. The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program offers loans and grants for HUD-assisted multifamily property owners to improve energy or water efficiency, increase properties' ability to withstand and recover from severe storms and natural disasters, and expand preservation investments. The program also includes funds for utility consumption benchmarking and administrative costs. The application period for participation has closed. This listing is currently active. Program number: 14.021. Last updated on 2026-01-23.

WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is sponsored by Department of Agriculture. The purposes of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are: (1) To provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers, farmers’ markets, and roadside stands to women, infants, and children who participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); and (2) To expand the awareness, use, and sales at farmers’ markets and roadside stands. This listing is currently active. Program number: 10.572. Last updated on 2024-12-04.

Sustainable Agriculture Teacher Grants is a grant from Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that funds farm educators and agriculture professionals in Michigan through the North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) program. Backed by the USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture, the program offers multiple competitive grant tracks: Partnership Grants for cooperative projects with farmers, Professional Development grants for agricultural educators, and Farmer Rancher Grants. NCR-SARE has awarded more than $100 million since 1988 across 12 North Central states. Michigan applicants should work with MSU Extension Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators for guidance on the application process.