Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...
Grants of up to $22,000 to USA Master's and PhD students at IHEs in multiple states and territories for research related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that address a wide variety of sustainable agriculture production, social scienc...
Cooperative agreement for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, producer organizations, and agriculture departments for research related to the U.S. poultry industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations mu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salarie...
Grants and in-kind support for USA, Canada, and International young adults and youth-led organizations to devise solutions to climate concerns. Topics of interest include food and agriculture; nature for climate action; sustainable energy; climate, peace, and security;...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for projects that restore waters impaired by pollution and improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding may be used for restoration activities such as stormwater and agricultural best ma...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and agencies for programs to curb the spread of factory farms. Funding will support state, regional, and local efforts that address the harms of industrial animal agriculture. The funder seeks compelli...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational development programs related to floriculture. Funding is intended for a variety of programs, ideally national in scope, that introduce young people to the floriculture industry and interest th...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for garden and horticultural development. Funding is intended to support gardening expenses, such as soil additions or enhancements, planting materials, irrigation systems, bird sanctuaries, and edu...
Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation and economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce r...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to support activities that promote agriculture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that advance the future of ag...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend a bootcamp and several...
Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects related to agricultural advancement. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, ...
Credit vouchers valued at $100 to USA K-12 educators to purchase agricultural literacy materials from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist educators in acquiring quality resources for classroom use in order to educate teachers and students alike ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...
Grants to USA and territories producers of eligible crops and commodities to offset rising costs. Funding is intended to assist agricultural farmers with rising expenses and declining profits for producing essential agricultural products. Eligible commodities include b...
Grants to North Carolina organizations for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for long-term landscapes with shrubbery, perennials, and trees. Consideration will be given to projects involving edible plants for community and educational g...
Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...
Grants to USA dairy businesses in eligible states for business development. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants are available to dairy businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strengthen th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interes...
Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college-level teachers in public and private schools and institutions of higher education for programs that further students' understanding of the local agricultural sector. Funding is intended to help teachers provi...
Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...
In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for animal adv...
Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to promote justice, equity, and sustainability in local communities. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include food access and environmental justice and p...
Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. In add...
Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for grazing ...
Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Q...
Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...
Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop a ...
Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and conservation funds. Some loans are available for socially...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 16-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, tutori...
Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...
Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cleanup;...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and international individuals to volunteer on Israeli farms. Funding provides support to farmers whose production has been impacted by the war. Volunteers aged 16-40 can choose to work in any part of the agricultural sector and will be assi...
Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, public...
