Rural Development Grants

FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program is a grant from the Federal Transit Administration administered by Caltrans that funds transportation projects designed to remove barriers and expand mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in California. Eligible activities include capital purchases such as ADA-accessible vehicles, mobility management programs, and operating expenses for transportation alternatives that exceed ADA requirements or improve access to fixed-route transit. Caltrans administers the Small Urban and Rural apportionment and 14 Large Urbanized Areas in California. Eligible applicants include local transit operators, nonprofits, and government agencies serving seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA). This program encourages value-added agriculture innovation in Missouri by providing grants to producers, businesses, organizations, and cooperatives. Funding can be used for facilities, equipment, upgrades, services, coordinated efforts, and cooperative marketing directly related to increasing value-added agriculture.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Applications must also include an objective to assess the impacts of the proposed project on protecting or enhancing the environment, on climate mitigation or adaptation, or the socio-economic development of rural areas. The program seeks to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization among small business concerns.

Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.

The Horticulture Fund Grant is offered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to advance plant health and support Michigan's horticultural industry through applied research and outreach. Awards of up to $20,000 per project are available, with approximately $70,000 in total annual funding. Eligible applicants include research institutions, extension programs, and academic or outreach organizations in Michigan with projects focused on plant disease, pest management, crop quality, or other horticultural industry priorities. The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Proposals must demonstrate clear benefit to Michigan's horticultural producers and industry.

Emergency Livestock Relief Program is sponsored by Department of Agriculture. The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) provides direct financial assistance to livestock producers for losses incurred because of qualifying drought or wildfire in calendar year 2021. Phase 1 provided assistance to eligible livestock producers who faced increased supplemental feed costs resulting from forage losses whose data was on file with FSA due to their participation in the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Phase 2 will provide additional assistance to Phase 1 producers who suffered additional eligible losses to winter grazing due to the severe impact drought and wildfires caused during the grazing period in calendar year 2021 that were not covered by Phase 1. This listing is currently active. Program number: 10.148. Last updated on 2026-02-03.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs - USDA NIFA is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The SBIR/STTR programs at USDA NIFA support research and development that leads to commercialization of innovative technologies. Specific topic areas relevant to forest farming and specialty crops include 'Plant Production and Protection - Biology' which supports enhancing crop production, and 'Management of Natural Resources' which aims to commercialize technologies to manage, monitor, improve, and/or protect natural resources while sustaining farm and forest productivity.

Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) Grant is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This grant is intended to support small and micro businesses with training, technical assistance, and financing tools to help them grow, stimulate innovation, create social inclusion, and advance sustainability principles. Priority is given to specific sectors including Clean Materials & Clean Tech and Small Scale Manufacturing.

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.

Rural Community Impact Grant is a grant from Heartland United Way that funds local nonprofit programs serving residents of Hamilton, Howard, Merrick, and rural Hall Counties in Nebraska. Rooted in the long-standing tradition of rural Nebraskans helping one another, the program distributes up to $30,000 annually across four priority areas: Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Only one application per organization is accepted. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and serving the designated counties. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,500, with awards announced in April 2026.

The Massachusetts Food System Collaborative Resiliency Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds food businesses and nonprofits working to strengthen the resilience of the Massachusetts food system. Projects focused on local food access, supply chain improvements, climate adaptation, and food security initiatives are prioritized. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based food businesses and nonprofit organizations. Awards range from $10,000 to $75,000. The deadline for the most recent cycle was February 28, 2026. This program supports efforts to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food economy across the Commonwealth.

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.

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.

The Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant is offered by the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) to help licensed dairy farms upgrade and modernize their operations. Awards of up to $100,000 are available, with a required 25% match in applicant funds. Eligible applicants are licensed dairy farm businesses located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico. Projects may cover improvements to milking facilities, waste management systems, water infrastructure, and other capital investments that increase farm efficiency. The application deadline was March 4, 2026.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) that funds cybersecurity improvements for state and local government entities across California. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the program is part of a $1 billion nationwide initiative administered jointly by FEMA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Eighty percent of total state allocations must support local governments, and twenty-five percent must support rural areas. Eligible subrecipients include local governments, school districts, special districts, and tribal entities. Funding is allocated in accordance with California's SLCGP Cybersecurity Plan, which was approved by FEMA and CISA in September 2023. California received $7.9 million in first-year funding. Proposals are submitted through Cal OES when Competitive Funding Opportunities are announced on the Cal OES website and State Grants Portal.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture that funds projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in Connecticut. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. Funded activities may include research, marketing, food safety education, pest and disease management, and development of new markets. Eligible applicants are Connecticut-based agricultural businesses, nonprofits, universities, and producer associations with projects directly benefiting specialty crop industries. The 2026 application period has opened and is administered through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Native Food Sovereignty Grant is sponsored by First Nations Development Institute. First Nations awards grants to Native-led organizations to support work that contributes to building a national movement to fulfill a vision of Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced, and supported by community policies and systems, focusing on developing tribal food sovereignty. This funding opportunity supports organizations in their community work enacting Tribal Food Sovereignty and has four primary areas of focus: First Foods and Maternal Health, Native Farm to School, GATHER Emerging Organizations and Programs, and Governance of Native Food Systems.

The Agriculture Systems and Technology priority area within USDA's flagship Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the dedicated funding home for precision agriculture, robotics, data science, and sensor technology applied to farming systems. Part of the FY2026 AFRI Foundational and Applied Science program making $445.2 million available across six priority tracks. Supports AI-driven crop and soil monitoring using machine learning, remote sensing, satellite imagery, and drone platforms; autonomous harvesting and planting robots; smart sensor networks for pathogen and pest detection; variable-rate application systems for fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation; and AI decision support tools for farm management. Strongest proposals validate technology in real production environments. Projects integrating research, education, and extension receive preference in review.

Farm to School (New York State) is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds initiatives to increase the use of locally sourced agricultural products in school meal programs and promote agricultural education in K-12 schools across New York State. The program supports connections between local farmers and schools, helping students learn about food systems and healthy eating while strengthening regional food economies. Awards of up to $150,000 are available to eligible non-profit organizations operating in New York State. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 12, 2026. This grant aligns with statewide farm-to-school initiatives that build sustainable local food supply chains and improve student nutrition outcomes.

New York State Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program 2026 is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This program aims to increase schools' purchase of New York farm products by building relationships between schools and New York farm product suppliers. Secondary goals include increasing agricultural education opportunities for students, improving nutrition, and exposing students to new, local, culinary experiences.

AFRI Education and Workforce Development: Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE) is a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supporting non-formal education programs that cultivate interest and skills in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Eligible applicants include universities, community organizations, and nonprofits developing programs such as 4-H, extension education, and hands-on agricultural learning experiences. Grants strengthen the pipeline of future agricultural professionals by engaging youth and adult learners outside traditional classroom settings.

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program is a grant from Montgomery County, Maryland's Office of Grants Management providing $750,000 in total funding for healthcare-led programs that screen pediatric patients for food insecurity and deliver medically tailored nutritious food and nutrition education. Eligible applicants include pediatric primary care providers, school-based health centers, food assistance operators, nutrition educators, and local farm partners working together in multi-sector partnerships. Programs must serve Montgomery County households with at least one child aged 0–18 who has a diet-related disease diagnosis. The program addresses critical gaps in nutrition security for underserved families while increasing access to locally produced, culturally relevant food.

2026 Seed Grant is a grant from Social Justice Fund Northwest that funds new and developing grassroots organizations pursuing community organizing work in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Awards are $5,000 unrestricted one-year grants for groups that are three years old or younger, have never received SJF funding, and have annual budgets of $500,000 or less. Priority is given to organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (51% or more in leadership), those working primarily with reservation communities, and organizations in rural or small towns. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofits, tribal agencies, or fiscally sponsored groups. Grant decisions are announced in June 2026.

The USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) program awards large-scale integrated research, education, and extension projects addressing complex agricultural challenges. USDA anticipates awarding 10-12 grants ranging from $2.5 million to $10 million per award. The program supports projects incorporating AI, machine learning, and data science to strengthen food production, agricultural sustainability, and rural community resilience. Projects may address precision agriculture, autonomous systems, climate-smart farming, supply chain optimization, and workforce development in agricultural technology.

Accelerate CA Deep Tech Funding Program is sponsored by Accelerate CA (administered by CalOSBA). This program provides non-dilutive funding to science-driven startups in the Greater Sacramento region (California) that are developing solutions to major challenges in agriculture, health, and sustainability. It focuses on early-stage startups at the pre-seed through pre-Series A stage building technology-driven products rooted in research, engineering, or scientific innovation within agrifood tech, health & life sciences, or clean tech sectors.

Accelerate CA Deep Tech Funding Program is sponsored by Accelerate CA. This program provides non-dilutive funding to science-driven startups in the Greater Sacramento region developing solutions in agriculture, health, and sustainability. It supports early-stage startups at the pre-seed through pre-Series A stage with technology-driven products rooted in research, engineering, or scientific innovation, including health and life sciences.

Utah Primary Care Grant Program is a grant from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Primary Care and Rural Health that funds organizations providing primary healthcare to medically underserved and low-income populations across Utah. The program increases access to ambulatory primary care services for low-wage workers, children, the elderly, migrant farmworkers, and the uninsured or underinsured. Eligible applicants include private non-profit and public organizations delivering primary healthcare in Utah. The 2026 application cycle opened March 9 and closed March 31, 2026, with an application orientation held on March 17.

Utah Primary Care Grant Program is a grant from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Primary Care and Rural Health that funds organizations providing primary healthcare to medically underserved populations in Utah. The program supports ambulatory primary care services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals — including workers with low wages, families without health insurance ineligible for Medicaid or CHIP, and patients needing services not covered by existing insurance. Objectives include improving health outcomes, ensuring care continuity, and expanding organizational capacity to serve target populations. Eligible applicants are private nonprofit and public organizations in Utah providing primary healthcare. The 2026 application cycle closed March 31, 2026.

The World Food Forum Innovation Awards 2026 organized under the FAO World Food Forum recognize and support youth-led agrifood startups tackling challenges in food systems climate and nutrition using innovative technologies including AI precision farming and digital agriculture. Winners receive $17,000 in prize money global exposure through the FAO network and the opportunity to pitch their solutions at FAO headquarters in Rome. The awards support innovative AI-powered solutions across the agrifood value chain including crop monitoring supply chain optimization food safety and nutrition analytics climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food production systems. The program is part of the broader World Food Forum initiative to engage young entrepreneurs in transforming global food systems. This is distinct from the CGIAR AI Hub which funds institutional AI research and from NSF AI-ENGAGE which focuses on US-Quad agricultural AI partnerships.

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) with EPA, NRCS, and U.S. Forest Service. Funds on-the-ground conservation projects protecting and restoring water quality, species, and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Includes agricultural runoff management, green stormwater infrastructure, and innovative watershed management approaches.

Wildland fire is a powerful force on the planet, one that is rapidly accelerating in complexity beyond our current understanding. A new approach is needed. This approach requires a proactive and scalable perspective that recognizes the variety and connectedness of components of wildland fire. Coordinated scientific research and education that enables large-scale, cross-cutting breakthroughs to transform our understanding of wildland fire is urgently needed. In an era of rapid change, our society needs forward-looking research built on new frameworks that will realign our relationship with wildland fire. The Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. All areas of science, engineering, and education supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are included in this program. Projects developed by a wide array of groups including, for example, academics, educators, scientists, community members, students, industry partners, practitioners, resource managers, and Tribal representatives, working together to generate new knowledge of the interactions among biological, social, geoscientific, and engineering processes encompassing multiple fields, scales, and perspectives on wildland fire are encouraged. To advance convergent research and education in wildland fire science, FIRE proposals should demonstrate strengths in one or more of the following areas: (1) new advances in data collection, storage, and sharing relevant to wildland fire dynamics, including Earth observations; (2) new modeling and computational approaches to understand wildland fire (including artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches); (3) new understanding of the cross-scale interactions of wildland fire across local, regional and global extents; (4) new insights into community adaptation and governance relevant to wildland fire; (5) new approaches to reduce the vulnerability of built infrastructure, natural fuels, and social systems to wildland fire; and (6) engagement of a variety of community members and stakeholders to promote a forward-looking approach to wildland fire science. NSF manages the review of proposals in consultation with partner organizations. Copies of proposals and unattributed reviews will be shared with the partner organizations, as appropriate. FIRE supports research proposals and conference (network) proposals that focus on one or more of the following elements: Focus area 1: Next Generation Coupled Fire Models (FIRE-MODEL) Understanding wildland fires and smoke requires new predictive approaches and models to capture the full spatial and temporal range of unresolved dynamics. Furthermore, model development efforts necessitate well-coordinated experiments ranging from laboratory to landscape scales, along with state-of-the-art data management and analysis approaches. To reduce the current large uncertainties associated with fire models and to discover new weather-fire coupling phenomena driving the increasing frequency of large-scale fires worldwide, advanced experimental, theoretical, and computational methods are needed. The impacts of improved models include increased accuracy, better integration of Earth observation data, more efficient planning of prescribed burns, effective training of work force, timely warnings, and better management of limited human/equipment resources. Successful FIRE-MODEL proposals are suggested to address the following key themes: Innovative models, methods and algorithms for fire phenomena at disparate spatio-temporal scales, including systematic quantification of various sources of uncertainties and holistic verification and validation of the developed tools and technologies; Improvement of models with key measurable parameters spanning the full array of wildland fire factors as well as methods to bridge gaps of missing data; Incorporation of the underlying processes operating on fast and slow timescales, to potentially enable predictive fire ecology, exploration of possible future fire regimes, and forecasting of future wildland fires; and Novel mathematical and statistical methodologies and use-inspired technologies to accelerate experiments on wildland fire and smoke dynamics and reliably infer the associated uncertainties; such directions may include but are not limited to surrogate models and digital twins. Focus area 2: Enhancing Capacity for Fire Resilience in the Wildland-Urban Interface (FIRE-WUI) The space where the built environment and wildland vegetation meet is referred to as the wildland-urban interface (hereafter WUI). It represents a critical nexus of potential human-fire interaction, where lives, infrastructure, and communities are often most vulnerable to wildfire. Research related to the complexities of the WUI requires a convergent, multidisciplinary approach to improve understanding of wildland fire, which can inform risk management and response, adaptation and resilience across infrastructures, communities, cultures, and natural environments. Considering impacts of wildland fire at the WUI in the context of global change, including demographics, ecosystems, land use and development, FIRE-WUI awards will support research that may for example: Inform community adaptation and governance relevant to wildland fire; Investigate public perceptions and understanding of wildland fire as well as decision making and communication and the resultant impact on livelihoods and cultural heritage; Promote better understanding of the socioeconomic disparities related to the impacts of wildfire on remote rural communities; Test and model behaviors of building materials, structures, and infrastructures under wildfire loads; Develop novel materials, methods, and technologies for retrofitting existing buildings and remediating buildings following wildfire and smoke events; Create robust wildfire risk scenarios and algorithms for evaluating cascading failures and community-scale vulnerability. Focus area 3: Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) Networks (FIRE-NET) FIRE-Network projects will build new collaborative teams to synthesize aspects of wildland fire science and develop strategies for tackling key gaps. These networks will advance wildland fire research, or create new directions in research or education by supporting groups of investigators to communicate and coordinate their research, training, and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic, and international boundaries. Exchanging knowledge and information across and among different groups is encouraged. Projects will provide opportunities to foster new collaborations, including those with international partners where appropriate, and will address interdisciplinary knowledge and data exchange focused on wildland fire research and education. Successful FIRE-NET conference proposals are encouraged to include but are not limited to the following types of activities: Leveraging existing and developing data resources to support the development of new wildland fire-related research directions and educational activities; Employing novel networking strategies and collaborative training technologies to enhance coordination among a variety of fields and knowledge holders; Developing community standards for data and meta- data use and management in wildland fire research; Developing mechanisms to share information and ideas, such as bringing together disparate data sources including Earth observation data; Advancingwildland fire-related science and education through communication, data analysis, ideas sharing, novel collaborations, and workforce development. Particular areas of interest for FIRE-NETs include developing partnerships among groups that are not currently working together that might include multiple sectors, such as scientists from various disciplines, government representatives, resource managers, operational organizations, and community members.Small to large scale conference proposals that bring together different parts of the community to build a highly-functioning team are encouraged. Funding Opportunity Number: PD-25-345Y. Assistance Listing: 47.041,47.049,47.050,47.070,47.074,47.075,47.076,47.079,47.083,47.084. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.

Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity (AgPRO) is sponsored by Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (administered by Texas Department of Agriculture). This competitive grant program provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in Texas for projects that support the creation, expansion, and long-term sustainability of their operations. Eligible projects may include the purchase of irrigation systems and other agricultural equipment, and improvements to greenhouses. A cost-share is required, varying from 10% to 30% based on the award amount.

N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative is a grant from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) that funds the establishment or expansion of value-added agricultural manufacturing and food processing facilities in North Carolina. The program aims to help farmers earn greater returns on raw commodities, strengthen local food supply chains, and increase consumer access to locally produced products. Eligible entities include businesses and organizations seeking to develop or expand qualifying agricultural processing operations in North Carolina; pre-application consultation with NCDA&CS is recommended. A total of $4.3 million was available in the 2026 funding cycle, with applications accepted through April 13, 2026.

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.

The FFAR New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award supports early-career tenure-track faculty conducting innovative research in food and agriculture, including AI, precision agriculture, and computational approaches. The award provides up to $150,000 per year for up to 3 years ($450,000 total), making it one of the most substantial early-career grants available in agricultural sciences. FFAR's research priority areas include agroecosystems, food systems, production systems, and scientific workforce development — all of which increasingly involve AI and data-driven technologies. Research must directly benefit U.S. agricultural interests. The program follows a nomination-based application process: the nomination period opened February 11, 2026, with nominations due March 18, 2026, and full applications due April 29, 2026. FFAR was established through the 2014 Farm Bill and builds public-private partnerships to match congressional funding with private sources. The foundation supports research addressing major food and agriculture challenges including precision agriculture technologies, crop monitoring systems, and data-driven farm management tools. Note: This award is contingent on funding availability as FFAR has limited programmatic funds remaining.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development – Postdoctoral Fellowships (A7201) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program area priority helps to develop new scientists and professionals to enter research, education, and/or extension fields within the food and agricultural sciences within the private sector, government, or academia.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Plant Production and Protection (Biology) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This SBIR program supports high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. The Plant Production and Protection (Biology) topic area supports research to enhance crop production and protection through biological approaches, including new methods for plant improvement, pest management, and developing new food and non-food crop plants.

2026 Grant — Thoroughbred Charities of America is a grant from Thoroughbred Charities of America that funds nonprofit organizations supporting Thoroughbred horses and the people who care for them. Over 36 years, TCA has distributed more than million to over 200 Thoroughbred industry organizations. Priority programs include Thoroughbred rehabilitation, retraining, rehoming, and retirement; equine-assisted therapy; Thoroughbred incentive and track-based placement programs; backstretch and farm employee assistance; and equine research. Direct care programs must have a minimum of three registered Thoroughbreds on-site. Eligible applicants are established 501(c)(3) organizations—not first-year or start-up nonprofits—whose missions align with supporting Thoroughbreds. The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Award amounts vary by organization and project.

Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant is sponsored by Strategic Growth Council. The Factory-Built Housing (FBH) Program is designed to support regional strategies that use factory-built housing to expand the supply of affordable, high-quality homes across California. The goal is to create solutions that can be scaled and replicated to move beyond one-off development projects to broader, long-term impact. The FBH Program is funded by a $12,000,000 allocation from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to fund two grant types -- Catalyst Grants and Planning Grants. Public Relations Code Section 75210 created the AHSC Program to “implement land use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices to support infill and compact development, and that support related and coordinated public policy objectives.” The AHSC Program receives its funding from California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which is administered in California by the California Climate Investments (CCI) Program. The FBH Program will provide Catalyst Grants of up to $500,000 over a two-year term to help Grantees launch or advance early-stage efforts that build regional knowledge, capacity, networks, and stakeholder support for the production and deployment of factory-built housing in California.Catalyst Grants are ideal for applicants in the early stages of partnership formation, research and analysis, or stakeholder engagement who wish to establish or grow relationships and networks among regional partners, increase regional understanding of factory-built housing solutions and benefits, and/or identify enabling conditions for advancing factory-built housing as an affordable housing solution in their region. Catalyst Grants may fund activities such as:• Conducting research on regulatory, zoning, or land use barriers to factory-built housing production.• Completing market studies to assess regional demand and housing needs.• Identifying and convening public, private, and community stakeholders to form cross-jurisdictional coalitions.• Hosting peer learning exchanges or regional dialogues on factory-built housing opportunities, challenges, and strategies.• Developing preliminary plans, frameworks, or roadmaps to inform future factory-built housing projects and policies. Catalyst projects are expected to result in increased regional capacity, collaboration, and stakeholder support for factory-built housing as a viable affordable housing strategy. Projects should also produce or promote innovative, scalable, and/or replicable strategies for removing barriers to factory-built housing expansion and integrating factory-built housing into local and regional housing plans.

AgPro Grant Program (Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity) is a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) that funds Texas agricultural producers seeking to improve, expand, and strengthen their farming or ranching operations. Created by the Texas Legislature in 2025 under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, AgPro supports strategic investments in equipment, infrastructure, and operational capacity to foster supply chain resiliency and business growth. Awards range from $5,000 to $500,000; recipients must provide a cost-share contribution and funding is reimbursement-based. Eligible applicants must be Texas agricultural producers deriving at least 50% of gross income from crops, livestock, forestry, hydroponics, nursery stock, or aquaculture. The application deadline was May 14, 2026.

AgPro Grant Program is a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (through the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority) that funds Texas agricultural producers seeking to improve, expand, and strengthen their farming or ranching operations. Awards range from $5,000 to $500,000 for investments in equipment, infrastructure, and operational improvements. Applicants must be Texas producers deriving at least 50 percent of gross income from agricultural products including crops, livestock, forestry, hydroponics, nursery stock, or aquaculture. Cost-sharing is required. Created by the Texas Legislature in 2025, the program aims to maintain agricultural businesses, preserve agricultural land use, and foster supply chain resiliency. The FY 2026 deadline is May 14, 2026.

Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits is sponsored by Foreign Agricultural Service. Design and deliver a 1-2 week training program for nine mid- to senior-level Uzbek private sector actors from firms involved in importation, marketing, and sales of distilled spirits to promote U. S. distilled spirits exports to Uzbekistan.

MAHA Elevate (Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence) is a grant from CMS through the Innovation Center that funds 3-year cooperative agreements to test evidence-based, whole-person functional or lifestyle medicine interventions for Original Medicare beneficiaries. The program provides approximately $100 million total for up to 30 awards focused on preventing and addressing chronic disease through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connection. All proposals must incorporate a nutrition or physical activity component, and three awards are reserved for dementia-focused interventions. Eligible applicants include private medical practices, health systems, ACOs, FQHCs, rural health clinics, community-based organizations, state and local governments, tribal programs, and senior living communities. The voluntary model launches September 1, 2026, with a NOFO released in early 2026. Contact mahaelevate@cms.hhs.gov for more information.

ACRE3 Technical Report funding requests is a precursor grant from the Colorado Department of Agriculture that funds technical site assessments and reports for agricultural producers in Colorado exploring irrigation and hydropower project feasibility before applying for implementation grants. This technical report phase is the first step in the ACRE3 program process, allowing producers to evaluate whether their operations are suitable for irrigation system upgrades or small-scale hydropower development. Colorado agricultural producers are eligible to apply; completion of a technical report is a requirement before applying for ACRE3 implementation grants. There is no specified award amount; applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026.

Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (Texas) is a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service that funds recognized non-profit volunteer fire departments in Texas for firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, firefighter training, and volunteer recruitment resources. The program also provides emergency assistance following catastrophic events and declared states of disaster. Established by the 77th Texas Legislature in 2001, the program serves departments that could not otherwise access needed vehicles and equipment. Eligible applicants are non-profit volunteer or part-paid/part-volunteer fire departments with 20 or fewer paid members, located within a designated primary protection area in Texas. Equipment Round 4 awards are tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2026.

MAHA ELEVATE (Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle & Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence) Model is sponsored by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This voluntary, three-year service delivery model tests evidence-based, whole-person functional or lifestyle medicine approaches to care not currently covered under Medicare. It aims to collect quality and cost data to inform future interventions promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors and ultimately reduce spending in Original Medicare.

The Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education that funds rural school districts to improve the quality and delivery of education for students in rural areas. The program includes the Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA) component for districts too small to compete effectively for other federal grants, and the Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) program for rural districts with higher concentrations of low-income students. Eligible applicants are rural local educational agencies meeting federal size and locale criteria. Awards support instructional programs, technology, professional development, and other educational activities.

Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds commercial projects to increase the production, processing, and marketing of produce in urban areas across the Commonwealth. Priority areas include soil management, land acquisition, farm equipment, marketing and distribution, green infrastructure, innovative growing technologies like aquaponics and vertical farming, and organic farming transitions. Projects must represent long-term capital investments and foster youth development, small business development, and job training. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public or nonprofit educational or public health institutions, and established urban farmers with more than three years of commercial urban farming experience. Recent awards ranged from $20,000 to $30,000. Backyard produce or livestock raised for personal consumption is not funded.

2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture. This program requests research proposals to test the efficacy of the California Forest Practice Rules and other natural resource protection statutes, laws, codes, and associated regulations, which address natural resource issues including, but not limited to, watershed science, …

2026 Community Catalyst Program is sponsored by aiEDU. The Community Catalyst Program funds school districts, educational service agencies, and nonprofits working to build real AI literacy in communities, prioritizing rural and Indigenous communities. The program focuses on educator capacity building through professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and district teams.

Innovation Challenge (Global Grant Program) is sponsored by Global Resilience Partnership. The Innovation Challenge is a competitive global grant program that supports locally driven innovation to address interconnected global risks. It focuses on strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable ecosystems, inclusive growth, and adaptive innovation in rapidly changing environments. Focus areas include agriculture, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, and technology innovation.

MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) — Fund Code 0710 (FY27) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This state-funded competitive grant program encourages National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Child Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) sponsors to start or expand their capacity to grow or procure local food and educate students, teachers, school nutrition professionals, and staf…

MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (MA FRESH) — Fund Code 0710 is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. This state-funded competitive grant program encourages National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Child Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) sponsors to start or expand their capacity to grow or procure local food and educate students, teachers, school nutrition professionals, and staf…

Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (MA FRESH) Grant is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The MA FRESH Grant supports licensed early education programs, schools, and school districts to procure local food, provide food system education, and connect food education to community meal programs, addressing food insecurity through local sourcing and education.

The Global Resilience Partnership Innovation Challenge includes a TECH4Resilience track specifically focused on AI-driven humanitarian preparedness, with emphasis on Southeast Asia. The challenge funds innovative solutions across three thematic areas: RAIN Rural Challenge (nature-positive agricultural solutions with priority for East Africa), RISE Urban Challenge (grassroots solutions for informal urban environments), and TECH4Resilience Challenge (AI-driven humanitarian preparedness). In addition to funding, selected projects receive mentoring, networking access, capacity building through a Virtual Leadership Academy, and 12-month implementation support. Over 50% of beneficiaries must be women and youth. Applications must be submitted in English with one proposal per organization.

Resiliency Grants (Round 6) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance. This program provides flexible funding to hunger relief organizations to support current and vital organizational needs, increase client access to food, reduce client barriers, and respond to community need. It aims to make significant improvements to the hunger relief network.

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 8 is sponsored by Innovate UK (co-funded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)). Provides funding to farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England to engage an external Project Facilitator. This support helps in developing strong applications for the Full ADOPT Grant competitions.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA). This program enhances the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. territory-grown specialty crops. While primarily focused on fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, etc., some livestock-related products like honey could potentially be eligible if they fall under the USDA's definition of a specialty crop. Projects must solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and expand local, regional, domestic, or international markets.

Watershed Restoration and Protection Program – Pennsylvania is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. The program's overall goal is to restore and maintain restored stream reaches impaired by nonpoint source polluted runoff, ultimately removing these streams from the PA Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) Impaired Waters list. This is accomplished through the implementation of watershed-based Best Management Practices (BMPs) for agriculture, stormwater, streambank and channel restoration, and BMP repair/upgrade/operation and maintenance of existing practices.

Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). This federally funded grant program allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications, and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The program has a 50/50 match provision.

Grants (The International Foundation) is a grant from The International Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working in the Global South across agriculture, education, environment, and health. Operating in select regions of Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, TIF supports impactful programs that address human needs and foster sustainable community development. US-based nonprofits are eligible to apply. The 2026 grant cycle follows a multi-stage process: eligibility evaluation, letter of inquiry, and full application, with award notices issued in August through September 2026. Only one proposal per organization per cycle is accepted, and prior grantees must have fully closed previous awards before reapplying. Grant terms run through December 2027.

Delta Health Care Service Grant Program is sponsored by USDA – Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Eligible applicants are a consortium/group of three or more entities that are Regional Institutions of Higher Education, Academic Health and Research Institutes, and/or Economic Development Entities, located in the Delta Region, with at least one year of prior experience in addr…

Delta Health Care Services Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Provides funding to address unmet health needs in the Mississippi Delta Region through cooperative efforts among healthcare professionals, institutions, and other entities to improve healthcare access and services, including potential support for transport and logistics solution…

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Global UGRAD Program places small cohorts of participants at a broad range of colleges and universities, including community colleges, land-grant institutions, rural campuses, and Senior Military Institutions, giving participants a 'real American' experience in small towns a…

ANR - NRF Intelligence artificielle pour les biotechnologies is sponsored by French National Research Agency (ANR) and Korean National Research Foundation (NRF). This call promotes collaboration between French and Korean academic researchers to explore and develop AI applications in biotechnology, including bioinformatics and genomics, personalized medicine, precision agriculture, and drug discovery.

Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) - Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs, or online sales. This includes support for marketing and promotion.

Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. The FMPP funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets, which can include educational components. While not solely focused on education, projects can incorporate educational initiatives related to healthy eating or agricultural practices.

Texas Rural Women Grant is a grant from Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs that funds women-owned small businesses in rural Texas counties. The program encourages and enables rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects, fostering economic development in underserved communities. Eligible applicants are women-owned businesses located in rural Texas counties with populations under 50,000, established before June 19, 2023. Ten awards of $10,000 each are available for a total of $100,000. The application deadline is June 5, 2026.

Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Pilot/Feasibility Projects Academic Track is sponsored by Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. Grants for academic/scientific investigators and those newly interested in agricultural safety and health research. Funding supports projects addressing occupational hazards relevant to farmers and farm workers in the Great Plains region, with a focus on work-related stress and mental health, prevention of slips, trips, and falls, equipment/tool safety, and chemical safety.

The 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges is a multi-country collaborative funding program coordinated by Canada's IDRC and the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). The initiative funds international research teams applying disruptive technologies including AI, machine learning, and data science to address global development challenges. Project teams must secure funding from at least three participating organizations and include researchers from Canada and at least one country outside the IDRC consortium. Participating countries include Canada, Ghana, Indonesia, Namibia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, with each national funding agency setting its own eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts. The mandatory Notice of Intent was due March 3, 2026, with Letters of Intent due June 9, 2026. This initiative specifically supports research partnerships between the Global North and Global South, leveraging AI and emerging technologies for development impact in areas such as health, agriculture, climate, and governance.

Rural Health Transformation Program - Adoption of a Statewide Closed-Loop Referral System is sponsored by Vermont Agency of Human Services (sub-grant from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This subrecipient grant opportunity focuses on procuring, implementing, and managing a digital closed-loop referral platform that facilitates communication among healthcare providers, mental health services, substance use disorder services, and social service providers in Vermont. The goal is to connect patients with community supports, reduce service duplication, and improve accountability.

Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC). Grants to increase safety measures in healthcare settings in Minnesota with a focus on preventing workplace violence. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs to train staff on de-escalation and positive support services.

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) - THRIVE initiative (Arkansas) is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This program aims to modernize rural healthcare delivery by expanding telehealth access, strengthening emergency medical response systems, and deploying remote patient monitoring technologies.

Rural Health Transformation Tuition Benefit Program is sponsored by Vermont Department of Health, Agency of Human Services and VSAC (funded by a federal grant). This program supports Vermont's rural healthcare workforce by offering tuition benefit awards to individuals pursuing education in eligible health-related fields. Recipients must commit to working in a Vermont healthcare setting, serving a rural community for 5 years after degree completion.

Revenue Cycle Management and Billing Technical Assistance for Rural Local Health Departments and Area Agencies on Aging is sponsored by Garrett County Health Department. Provides technical assistance to improve efficiency in local agency operations, focusing on revenue cycle management and billing for rural health departments and area agencies on aging.

Farmed Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities Funding Opportunity FY 2026 is sponsored by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This funding opportunity from APHIS aims to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed cervids (e. g. , deer and elk). The grants support projects that help states, tribes, universities, and other entities in managing and responding to CWD.

Rural Health Transformation Program - Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education Project is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health. This inaugural funding opportunity of the Rural Health Transformation Program supports the use of technology to expand access to behavioral health education and consultation services, designed to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children in rural communities.

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) (Tennessee) - Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health. This grant opportunity, part of the Tennessee Rural Health Transformation Program, focuses on initiatives related to perinatal and pediatric behavioral health teleconsultation and education to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural areas.

The USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) 2026 provides $175 million in annual funding for research addressing the needs of the specialty crop industry, with a groundbreaking new $20 million set-aside for mechanization and automation research. For the first time, the SCRI Notice of Funding Opportunity explicitly funds AI-driven automation technologies to help specialty crop growers reduce labor costs, which have been among the most persistent financial pressures in fruit, vegetable, tree nut, and horticulture production. Priority areas include data-driven predictive tools using artificial intelligence, robotics, sensor technologies, precision agriculture, improved mechanization technologies that delay or inhibit ripening, decision support systems, management of quarantine pests, and cybersecurity for agricultural systems. The funding increase was enabled by the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, more than doubling the previous SCRI budget from $80 million to $175 million per year. Applications are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on June 15, 2026. This represents the largest federal investment specifically targeting AI and automation in specialty crop agriculture.

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Funds projects to increase purchase and consumption of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants through incentives at point of purchase, addressing food security and nutrition in underserved communities.

Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development (IRONED) pilot program is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Prosperity. This pilot program provides funding to rural Kansas communities to revitalize underused industrial and manufacturing buildings. Grants support projects in the planning phase that preserve and bring new economic activity to these facilities, closing financing gaps. If 'blend systems' refers to industrial or manufacturing processes or integration, this could be a fit.

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a grant from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) that funds systemic, long-term improvements to healthcare in rural communities across Missouri. Established by Public Law 119-21, this five-year, $50 billion federal investment addresses hospital closures, healthcare worker shortages, and poor health outcomes in rural areas. Missouri's DSS leads the state application alongside the Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Mental Health. Funded activities span five strategic goals: prevention and chronic disease management, rural health network sustainability, healthcare workforce development, community health hubs, and healthcare technology adoption. Eligible applicants include rural healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, local public health agencies, and other rural health providers in Missouri, with Hub Anchor applicants serving approximately 3–5 county regions. The total Missouri allocation is $216,276,817.66, with a deadline of June 18, 2026.

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.

Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The MGFSP assists agricultural agencies or departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. This is achieved through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations.

Micro-Grants for Food Security Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) assists agricultural agencies or departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operat…

AgrAbility - Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The AgrAbility program works to increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities, including veterans, and their families engaged in the agricultural enterprise will become more successful. The program supports the provision of assistive technology.

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program (RPED) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program - ED-GRANT-26-036 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Rural Post Secondary and Economic Development Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. The purpose of this program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Rural Post Secondary and Economic Development Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (via Department of Labor). The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

FY27 Rural Support Grant is sponsored by Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA). The Illinois Department on Aging is soliciting to competitively grant for services under the FY2027 Rural Support Grant, aiming to enhance the quality of life for older adults in rural Illinois by addressing specific challenges such as transportation, technology access, and volunteer recruitment.

Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) Research Projects is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This initiative focuses on collaborative science to build a community of researchers across both crops and animals to expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of importance to U.S. agriculture. It supports research to study agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments, fill knowledge gaps in agricultural crop and animal genetics and phenomics, identify and understand relevant genes, and enhance genetic improvement. These goals require interdisciplinary approaches combining advanced computing, automated high-throughput phenotyping and genotyping, and climatic modeling.

Open Data Framework Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. This program aims to build frameworks for neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities, and nonprofit entities can store and share data to foster agricultural innovation, technological progress, production efficiencies, and environmental st…

Community Connect Grants is sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS). This program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide, on a "community-oriented connectivity" basis, broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety benefits in t…

Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program funds research that integrates phenomics, genomics, engineering, genetic variations, and data science to improve the production and viability of crop and livestock species. It aims to fill gaps in knowledge of agricultural crop and animal genetics and phenomics and to develop a functional understanding of relevant genes for the U.S. agriculture sector.

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs is sponsored by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA offers zero-interest loans to local utilities, which they pass to local businesses for job creation and retention. Grants are also provided to establish Revolving Loan Funds.

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds rural job creation and economic development projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans up to $1 million to Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric and telecommunications borrowers, which they pass through to local businesses and community projects. Grants up to $300,000 are available to establish Revolving Loan Funds for ongoing rural lending. Eligible uses include community development assistance, facilities and equipment for education and medical care, and start-up venture costs. A 20% match is required for grants. Eligible applicants are current or former RUS electric or telecommunication borrowers and not-for-profit utilities eligible under the Rural Electrification Act.

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development Florida State Office. This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) in Florida. These MDOs then use the funds to support the startup and growth of microenterprises through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund and offer training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro-entrepreneurs. Funds for ultimate recipients can be used for working capital, debt refinancing, purchasing equipment and supplies, and improving real estate.

Call for Proposals to Support Small-Scale Development Projects (Slovakia Small Grants 2026) is sponsored by Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation. This program supports flexible and locally driven development initiatives that respond directly to the needs of communities in Tanzania across sectors such as quality education, healthcare and social care, good governance, sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, a…