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Agriculture grants
for nonprofits.

Agriculture and rural development grants for nonprofits - food systems, conservation, and community agriculture funding. This page covers the current steps.

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Quick Answer: Agriculture grants for nonprofits

Agriculture grants for nonprofits can support food systems, rural development, conservation, nutrition, education, research, and community agriculture. Before applying, confirm whether the grant is built for nonprofits, producers, universities, local governments, or partnerships.

Who should review these grants

  • Food access and community agriculture nonprofits
  • Rural development and conservation programs
  • Education or research teams with eligible partners

Prepare before applying

  • Confirm applicant type and partnership requirements.
  • Define the land, food system, or rural outcome being funded.
  • Prepare a budget that separates restricted grant spending.

After you win

  • Track grant activity by project and budget line.
  • Keep partner, procurement, and outcome records connected.
  • Prepare reports before reimbursement or drawdown requests.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

Posted: Oct 1, 2026
Closes: Nov 17, 2026
USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221
Agricultural Marketing Service

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

Posted: Sep 30, 2026
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
USDA-AMS-TM-DBI-G-26-0011
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Easement Restoration and Stewardship

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Closes: Dec 3, 2026
USDA-NIFA-HSI-011903
Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Closes: Jan 31, 2027
RBCS-2026-AIC
Rural Business-Cooperative Service

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Closes: Dec 7, 2026
RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
USDA-NIFA-CBGP-011698
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Closes: Nov 2, 2026
USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications

Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Closes: Nov 2, 2026
USDA-NIFA-SCRI-012018
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program

Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Closes: Nov 10, 2026
USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-011938
Foreign Agricultural Service
13 days left

Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability

Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026
USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
2 days left

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships

Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
USDA-NIFA-HEP-011737
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
2 days left

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
USDA-NIFA-CGP-011315
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
6 days left

Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Fiscal Year 2027 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Closes: Oct 19, 2026
USDA-APHIS-10031-PPQ-NCPN-2027
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Closes: May 1, 2028
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program

Posted: Apr 22, 2026
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697
Agricultural Marketing Service

Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

Posted: Apr 13, 2026
Closes: Dec 4, 2026
USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

Posted: Aug 1, 2025
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134
Food and Drug Administration

Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)

Posted: Feb 6, 2025
Closes: Jan 11, 2028
RFA-FD-25-007
Food and Drug Administration

Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)

Posted: Jun 20, 2024
Closes: May 12, 2028
PAR-24-251

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