The Farmer Resiliency Mini-Grants program is offered by NOFA-NH to help small-scale certified organic farmers in New Hampshire offset the cost of organic certification. Awards of up to $250 per applicant reimburse a portion of 2025 organic certification fees. Eligible applicants are certified organic New Hampshire farmers with gross farm income of less than $25,000 per year. The program builds on prior successful grant cycles and reflects NOFA-NH's commitment to supporting organic agriculture in the state. The application deadline was February 15, 2026. Farmers must complete the online application to be considered for reimbursement.

The NOFA-NH Farmer Resilience Fund Mini-Grants are offered by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) to support organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers in New Hampshire. The program provides up to $250 per certified organic farmer with gross income under $25,000 to help cover organic certification costs, drawing from a $26,000 total pool. Any New Hampshire farmer may also apply for emergency or disaster relief through the fund. Applicants must be current NOFA-NH members. The application deadline is March 1, 2026. The program supports NOFA-NH's mission to advance organic agriculture and strengthen farm resilience across the state.

NOFA-NH Farmer Resilience Fund Mini-Grant is a grant from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire that funds organic farmers in New Hampshire seeking to build climate resilience. The program supports expenses related to healthy soil practices, on-farm climate resilience measures, new supplies and equipment, soil tests, insect prevention, and NRCS organic cost-share practices. Small-scale certified organic farmers with gross income under $25,000 are eligible for up to $250 in organic certification fee reimbursements. The fund also offers emergency and disaster assistance grants. Funding is provided through a donation from Stonyfield Organic and individual donors.

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.

Agricultural Innovation Grant Program is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that funds farmers, agricultural processors, and technical service providers implementing new technologies, conservation practices, and renewable energy innovations on Pennsylvania farms. The program is funded with $10 million in the 2025-26 state budget. Grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000, covering project planning, on-site implementation, and regional impact projects. Eligible applicants include farmers with annual sales over $2,000, processors with sales over $10,000, and agricultural service providers. Applications must be submitted through the Single Application for Assistance portal by April 18, 2026.

Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation is sponsored by New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC). This grant program supports New York-based businesses and organizations working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. It focuses on strengthening New York-produced materials and industry through environmentally sustainable innovations using fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State.

Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation (Round Four) is sponsored by New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC). This statewide grant program supports New York-based businesses and organizations working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. Projects should use fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State.

NYFIC $10,000 Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation is a grant from the New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC) that funds New York State–based businesses, organizations, and individuals working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. The program supports farmers, researchers, manufacturers, designers, brands, retailers, and educators whose projects contribute to a more sustainable textile industry in New York State. All funded projects must be conducted primarily within New York State. Awards are up to $10,000 per recipient. This biannual grant program runs through 2027, with Round Four opening April 13, 2026, and the application deadline on June 1, 2026. Recipients are announced in the spring following each submission cycle.

Sprouts Growing Healthy Kids Grant is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Growing Healthy Kids Grants support community-based programs focused on children's nutrition access, nutrition education, and health and wellness. Grants are up to $5,000 and support hands-on programs for children and their families that emphasize nutrition education, physical education, mental wellbeing or nutrition security.

NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (administered by New York Farm Viability Institute). This program provides funding to help new and early-stage farmers build financially sustainable, independent, commercial agricultural businesses in New York State. Funds can be used for start-up, improvement or expansion of farm operations, purchase of land, machinery, equipment, livestock, worker training, and marketing initiatives.

EPA Gulf of America Division Farmer-to-Farmer Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Gulf of America Division. This program provides grant funding to improve water quality, habitat, resilience, and environmental education by demonstrating innovative, farmer-led conservation practices on America's working lands within the Gulf of Mexico watershed. It supports projects that test, validate, and scale regenerative agricultural practices, with a focus on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and environmental education.

The Supporting AFR100 Programme - Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBG) scheme is sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This program aims to strengthen locally led forest and landscape restoration and restoration-based livelihoods and value chains in selected landscapes in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture that funds value-added agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to support job creation and economic development in Tennessee. The program prioritizes projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners through processing, value-added production, market access, and agricultural innovation. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include starting or expanding agricultural businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and other entities whose projects are located in Tennessee, with priority given to businesses in at-risk and distressed counties. The application deadline is July 10, 2026, and the selection process is competitive.

Education Grants (Southern SARE) is sponsored by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (Southern SARE). These grants allow applicants to conduct education and outreach activities for the benefit of the greater sustainable agriculture community, promoting efforts in farmer innovations, community building, business success, viable agricultural operations, and best management practic…

2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant (EFEG) program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). This program helps Minnesota farmers purchase electric farm equipment to reduce air pollution. It requires a 25% cash match, and funds are provided as reimbursements. Priority is given to projects that replace diesel- and gas-powered farm equipment with electric alternatives.

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Funding Opportunity Title: Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for federal fiscal year (FY) 2026. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-Classic-26-NOFO0001450 Assistance Listing: 10.932, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Due Date: NRCS must receive proposals by 4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2026. Note: The RCPP Classic and Alternative Funding Arrangement (AFA) FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) will run concurrently. For information on AFA proposals please see Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451. The RCPP promotes the coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. Through the RCPP, NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that provide solutions to conservation challenges thereby measurably improving the resource concerns they seek to address. RCPP promotes collaboration with partners, stakeholders, and various communities, which is paramount to achieving equity in NRCS programs and services. Partners use this notice to propose projects that improve natural resources in one or more states or focus on priority concerns in NRCS-designated Critical Conservation Areas (CCAs). NRCS works with these partners to plan and carry out projects on farms, ranches and private forest land. Through the program, NRCS can provide funding to support both partners and producers. Proposals are selected through a competitive process based on their impact, the partner’s contributions, and how well the partnership is managed. Up to $310 million is available for RCPP projects through this announcement and the FY 2026 AFA announcement using the Working Families Tax Cut Act, Public Law 119-21 funding. Proposals are accepted from all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and U.S. territories in the Pacific Island Areas (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Up to $30 million of the total available funding is being made available specifically for NRCS to enter into programmatic partnership agreements with Indian tribes. This set aside will be shared by this announcement and the FY 2026 AFA. Submissions: Proposals must be submitted through the RCPP portal. See section E of this announcement for information on using the RCPP portal to submit proposals. Access to the RCPP portal requires a level 2 eAuthentication credential or a Login.gov credential. Obtaining a new Login.gov credential involves multiple steps and can take several days to complete. Instructions are posted on the How to Apply to RCPP web page listed below. For More Information: Applicants must contact the appropriate State Conservationists and state RCPP coordinators prior to submitting a proposal. NRCS will use a State Conservationist questionnaire to guide the conversations in alignment with program requirements and state level agency needs. Proposals submitted without the benefit of the lead partner meeting with the State Conservationist to discuss how their project can meet agency needs and program requirements through a completed questionnaire risk receiving reduced ranking scores. Without having this meeting, potential partners will not be able to answer one or more of the questions within program rules and NRCS needs. A list of state RCPP coordinators (as of the date of this announcement’s posting) is on the How to Apply to RCPP page. Applicants can also email the RCPP inbox (rcpp@usda.gov) with any questions about the announcement. The RCPP website is also a great source of current information about the program. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in one or more of the webinars below to learn about the program and how to apply. 2026 RCPP NOFO Applicant Resources This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Please refer to the RCPP website for more information. Regional Conservation Partnership Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) Ÿ RCPP NOFO Applicant Webinar – June 30, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d8329fd1-0409-4b9c-9f37-9e184fc7f84e@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Ÿ RCPP NOFO Applicant Easement Webinar – July 9, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/24547ad1-f99e-4161-a3ee-0bad228230c9@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Information on all webinars will be posted to the How to Apply to RCPP page. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-CLASSIC-26-NOFO000145. Assistance Listing: 10.932. Funding Instrument: O. Category: AG. Award Amount: $250K – $10M per award.

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Funding Opportunity Title: Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451 Assistance Listing: 10.932, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Due Date: NRCS must receive proposals by 4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2026. Note: The RCPP AFA and Classic FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) will run concurrently. For information on Classic proposals please see USDA-NRCS-NHQ- RCPP-Classic-26-NOFO0001450. The RCPP promotes the coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. Through the RCPP, NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that provide solutions to conservation challenges thereby measurably improving the resource concerns they seek to address. RCPP promotes collaboration with partners, stakeholders, and various communities, which is paramount to achieving equity in NRCS programs and services. Partners use this notice to propose projects that improve natural resources in one or more states or focus on priority concerns in NRCS-designated Critical Conservation Areas (CCAs). NRCS works with these partners to plan and carry out projects on farms, ranches and private forest land. Through the program, NRCS can provide funding to support both partners and producers. Proposals are selected through a competitive process based on their impact, the partner’s contributions, and how well the partnership is managed. Up to $310 million is available for RCPP projects through this announcement and the FY 2026 Classic announcement using the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) funding Working Families Tax Cut Act, Public Law 119-21. Proposals are accepted from all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and U.S. territories in the Pacific Island Areas (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Up to $30 million of the total available funding is being made available specifically for NRCS to enter into programmatic partnership agreements with Indian tribes. This set aside will be shared by this announcement and the FY 2026 Classic announcement. RCPP AFAs are intended to reimburse projects led by partners that clearly demonstrate their capacity, resources, and ability to provide technical and financial assistance to benefit conservation implementation. The expectation is that AFA Partners will be ready to implement the project quickly. The 2018 Farm Bill provides the following examples of project types that might be implemented through RCPP AFA: · projects that use innovative approaches to leverage the Federal investment in conservation. · projects that deploy a pay-for-performance conservation approach. Note: Pay for performance is a partner negotiated method used to pay for quantifiable benefits of implemented conservation activities in lieu of reimbursement for practice installation and management activities at NRCS payment rates. · projects that seek large-scale infrastructure investments that generate conservation benefits for agricultural producers and nonindustrial private forest owners. NRCS can make up to 15 AFA awards through this funding opportunity through Farm Bill funding. Submissions: Proposals must be submitted through the RCPP portal. See section E of this announcement for information on using the RCPP portal to submit proposals. Access to the RCPP portal requires a level 2 eAuthentication credential or a Login.gov credential. Obtaining a new Login.gov credential involves multiple steps and can take several days to complete. Instructions are posted on the How to Apply to RCPP web page listed below. For More Information: Applicants must contact the appropriate state conservationists and state RCPP Coordinators prior to submitting a proposal. NRCS will use a state conservationist questionnaire to guide the conversations in alignment with program requirements and state level agency needs. Proposals submitted without the benefit of the lead partner meeting with the state conservationist to discuss how their project can meet agency needs and program requirements through a completed questionnaire risk receiving reduced ranking scores. Without having this meeting potential partners will not be able to answer one or more of the questions within program rules and NRCS needs. A list of state RCPP coordinators (as of the date of this announcement’s posting) is on the How to Apply to RCPP web page. Applicants can also email the RCPP inbox (rcpp@usda.gov) with any questions about the announcement. The RCPP website is also a great source of current information about the program. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in one or more of the webinars below to learn about the program and how to apply. 2026 RCPP NOFO Applicant Resources This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Please refer to the RCPP website for more information. Regional Conservation Partnership Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) Ÿ RCPP NOFO Applicant Webinar – June 30, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d8329fd1-0409-4b9c-9f37-9e184fc7f84e@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Ÿ RCPP NOFO Applicant Easement Webinar – July 9, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/24547ad1-f99e-4161-a3ee-0bad228230c9@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Information on all webinars will be posted to the How to Apply to RCPP page. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451. Assistance Listing: 10.932. Funding Instrument: O. Category: AG. Award Amount: $250K – $10M per award.

2026 Dairy Plus Program is sponsored by CA Department of Food and Agriculture. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) 2026 Dairy Plus Program will award competitive grants to California dairy farms for the implementation of advanced manure management practices that address both methane emissions and nitrogen and salt surplus. The 2026 Dairy Plus Program will make approximately $34 million available to support the implementation of advanced manure management practices. The 2026 Dairy Plus Program will provide supplemental funding opportunities for projects in previous and in-progress Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP), and for projects in the process of implementing a system that is equivalent to approved AMMP and/or DDRDP practices (i.e., AMMP-like and/or DDRDP-like practices). Projects proposing advanced manure management practices must go beyond the usual GHG emission reductions and benefits already provided by the AMMP and DDRDP, and equivalent AMMP and/or DDRDP-like practices: · The maximum grant term will be 12 months initially, with the possibility of 24 months pending extension of contract end date approval from USDA. The start and end dates of the grant agreement are subject to change and contingent on the approval of the CPA 52 (NRCS-CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation Worksheet) for the proposed project, as well as pending extension of contract end date approval from USDA. · Project funding award cap at $750 per cow, for a maximum of $1,250,000 per project. · Grants are paid out on a reimbursement basis following invoice submission by the awardee. Grant funds are subject to state and federal program reimbursement timelines and the availability of program funding. The proposed project must meet the following eligibility requirements for the 2026 Dairy Plus Program: · The project site must be in a commercial California dairy operation. A dairy operation is defined as an entity that operates a dairy herd, which produces milk or cream commercially, and whose bulk milk or bulk cream is received or handled by any distributor, manufacturer, or any nonprofit cooperative association of dairy producers. · California farmers, ranchers, and California Native American Tribes are eligible to apply. Producers receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical California business address. · Producers receiving grant award funds must be registered with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the specific farm/tract information for all tracts. Note: One farm per tract is eligible for award. · Only 1 FSA-registered entity is eligible for an award in each solicitation round. If multiple dairy operations under one FSA-registered entity/producer name are selected, only 1 dairy will be awarded. ·Eligible project types can be categorized as: o In-progress or previous AMMP recipient proposing a Dairy Plus Program project. o In-progress or previous DDRDP recipient proposing a Dairy Plus Program project. o In-progress or already operational “AMMP approved practice/AMMP-like” or “DDRDP approved practice/DDRDP-like" system proposing a Dairy Plus Program project. · The recipient and project must adhere to all “Requirements and Limitations,” which include federal requirements specific to the USDA Advancing Markets for Producers program.

Spark Awards is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (via Illinois Public Health Institute & Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub). The Spark Awards fund projects that require a short-term infusion of funds for school food system and product improvements, such as capacity-building, planning, and product-testing projects within the Lake Michigan region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin). The initiative aims to build a resilient food supply chain through innovation and create a food system that develops nutritious foods for schools through industry partnerships.

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.

USDA Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds urban farmers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs in Chicago. The program supports innovative agriculture projects that strengthen local food systems and expand access to fresh produce in urban communities. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. Eligible applicants include urban and beginning farmers and food entrepreneurs operating in the Chicago area, with a priority focus on historically underserved producers. Applications are accepted with a November 30 deadline.

USDA Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is sponsored by USDA Farm Service Agency Outreach Office and Illinois FSA Office, in cooperation with University of Illinois Extension. These micro-grants fund innovative, forward-thinking projects to advance urban agriculture in Chicago. Supported activities include conservation practices to improve soil quality, cost-sharing for infrastructure and on-farm equipment, and improvements in supply chain issues.

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.

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The RFSI program aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products. Funds support expanded capacity for aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products (excluding meat and poultry).

On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program is a Maryland Department of Agriculture initiative, established by the Maryland legislature, that will award grants to eligible agricultural entities for developing and implementing on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue programs. The program is funded at $250,000 annually through the Governor's budget. Eligible applicants are farmers and agricultural entities operating in Maryland. The program launches beginning July 1, 2028, with annual reporting required from the Department starting December 31, 2028.

Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is sponsored by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is a grant from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that funds farmers and land managers in England's National Landscapes, National Parks, and the Broads to support and improve these protected areas.

USAID/Kenya and East Africa Private Sector Development Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This initiative focuses on accelerating agriculture-led growth in Kenya through partnerships with larger agricultural sector firms and expansion of smallholder farmer out-grower schemes. It aims to create jobs and generate large-scale increases in sales/exports in the agriculture sector, focusing on specific counties within Kenya. The activity combines traditional private-sector development tools with tools to mobilize finance and investment, including performance-based grants, technical assistance, and commercial finance.

AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant Program is sponsored by AgSouth Farm Credit. This grant program supports non-profit organizations and farmers markets that aim to invest in the future of agriculture, enhance the quality of life in the AgSouth territory (Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina), and promote the farmer, the family, and communities.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loans is sponsored by USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA offers direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans to family-size farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit. These loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and supplies, or to construct buildings and make farm improvements. A portion of funds is targeted to beginning farmers and ranchers.

Producer Grant is sponsored by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE). Southern SARE offers Producer Grants to farmers and ranchers to conduct research on sustainable marketing and production practices. The funding supports producers in testing solutions to problems they are facing and sharing what they learn with the wider agricultural community. Given the focus on sustainable agriculture, an aquaponics small business could propose a project to research and demonstrate innovative sustainable practices within their operation.