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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Agriculture

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FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$40,000
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and institutions in Alabama to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables through innovative projects that benefit the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Grants
Contact for amount
Pickaway County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments
Research Grants in Regenerative Agriculture
$400,000
Greenacres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and professionals in regenerative agriculture to conduct projects that improve soil health, agricultural resilience, and sustainable farming practices, with a focus on knowledge sharing and practical applications.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate
$500
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and schools for retrofitting or installing certified tractor rollover protection systems to enhance safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
$3,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Electronic Research Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research and educational projects that help certified organic farmers and processors improve their practices and market high-quality organic products.

Agriculture
Individuals
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
$250,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides urgent funding for short-term research projects that address emerging threats to U.S. agriculture from pests or pathogens, supporting a range of eligible organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pesticide Harmonization Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to agricultural commodity groups in North Dakota to address pesticide registration issues and improve access to essential crop protection products.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Feed the Future Innovation Labs
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Office of Global Food Security)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides significant financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for research and development projects aimed at improving global food security and nutrition through innovative agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MFU Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Montana Farmers Union Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This program provides funding to individuals, schools, cooperatives, and community organizations in Montana to support projects that enhance agricultural education, improve local food systems, and promote sustainable farming practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support academic research institutions in developing innovative solutions to combat animal diseases, enhance agricultural resilience, and address unmet veterinary medical needs.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Klamath Water Quality Improvements Grant Program
$4,900,000
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
State

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for tribes, conservation groups, and educational institutions in Oregon to implement projects that reduce nutrient pollution and improve water quality in the Klamath River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants
$45,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations to educate farmers on developing environmentally sound nutrient management plans that comply with Wisconsin's standards.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This program provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Mississippi through research, marketing, and education initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas, benefiting producers and the broader agricultural industry through marketing, research, and access expansion initiatives.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits