List of Agricultural Funding for Stewardship
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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program: Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Easement
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Waterway Protection
- Water Quality
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Education
- Recreation
- Wetland Conservation
- National
- Any
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program: Wetland Reserve Easements
Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Easement
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Waterway Protection
- Water Quality
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Education
- Recreation
- Wetland Conservation
- National
- Any
Black Farmer Fund
Black Farmer Fund
- Grant
- Loan
- People Of Color
- Food Systems
- Education
- Regenerative
- NY
- Any
Braiding Seeds Fellowship
Soul Fire Farm · Due May 1
- Grant
- African American
- Native Americans
- People Of Color
- Beginning Farmers
- Small Producers
- Education
- ME
- NH
- MA
- RI
- CT
- NY
- NJ
- DE
- MD
- VA
- NC
- SC
- GA
- FL
- DC
- MS
- AL
- LA
- PA
- WV
- VT
- Any
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Food and Nutrition Service
- Grant
- Education
- Youth
- Nutrition & Food Safety
- National
- Any
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Easement
- Conservation
- Soil Health
- Plant Health
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Alternative Energy
- Animal Health
- Water Quality
- Air Quality
- Certified Organic
- Weather
- Greenhouse
- Stewardship
- Carbon Capture
- National
- Corn
- Cotton
- Dairy
- Livestock
- Pigs
- Poultry
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Soybeans
- Wheat
- Forestry
Conservation Stewardship Program: Grasslands Conservation Initiative (CSP)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Easement
- Conservation
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Agroforestry
- Soil Health
- Water Quality
- Waterway Protection
- Stewardship
- National
- Any
Farm Credit East Scholarship Program
Farm Credit East
- Grant
- Education
- Beginning Farmers
- CT
- ME
- MA
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- RI
- VT
- Any
Food Animal Concerns Trust Conference Scholarships (FACT)
Food Animals Concerns Trust
- Grant
- Certified Humane
- Value-Added Products
- Business Plan
- Marketing
- Education
- Travel
- Training
- National
Kentucky Women in Agriculture College Scholarship
Kentucky Women In Agriculture · Due Jun 30
- Grant
- Youth
- Women
- Education
- KY
- Any
Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation
- Grant
- Conservation
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Stewardship
- Regenerative
- Food Systems
- CA
- CO
- KS
- KY
- MD
- MO
- MT
- NE
- NM
- NY
- ND
- OK
- PA
- SD
- TX
- UT
- WI
- ME
- VT
- CT
- NH
- MA
- RI
- Any
Massachusetts Society For Promoting Agriculture Grant
The Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture
- Grant
- Research
- Marketing
- Education
- Pest Management
- A Greener World
- MA
- Any
Montana Junior Agriculture Loan Program
Montana Department of Agriculture
- Loan
- Youth
- Beginning Farmers
- Legal & Finance
- Education
- Extension
- Distribution
- MT
- Any
North Central SARE Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
- Grant
- Food Systems
- Conservation
- Research
- Education
- Pest Management
- Weeds
- Marketing
- Local Food
- Water Quality
- Fertilizer
- High Tunnel
- Diversification
- Soil Health
- Regenerative
- Certified Grassfed
- Urban
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NE
- ND
- OH
- SD
- WI
- Any
North Dakota Organic Education and Transition Cost Share Program
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Cost Share
- Grant
- Transition
- Certified Organic
- Food Systems
- Certification
- Education
- ND
- Any
Northeast AgEnhancement Grant
Farm Credit East
- Grant
- Forest Management
- Food Systems
- Beginning Farmers
- Education
- Events
- NJ
- NY
- RI
- ME
- NH
- VT
- MA
- CT
- Any
Oklahoma Specialty Crop Block Grant
Oklahoma Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
- Grant
- Disaster Relief
- Education
- Marketing
- OK
- Specialty Crops
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)
Rural Development
- Loan
- Training
- Non-Profit
- Education
- Socially Disadvantaged
- Microloan
- Small Producers
- National
- Any
Southern SARE Graduate Student Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Due May 10
- Grant
- Research
- Students
- Education
- Conservation
- PR
- VI
- TX
- OK
- AR
- LA
- MS
- AL
- GA
- FL
- TN
- KY
- SC
- NC
- VA
- Any
Southern SARE Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Due Jun 7
- Grant
- Students
- Education
- Research
- Stewardship
- Food Systems
- Conservation
- PR
- VI
- TX
- OK
- AR
- LA
- MS
- AL
- GA
- FL
- TN
- KY
- SC
- NC
- VA
- Any
Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation Loans
Vermont Economic Development Authority
- Loan
- Diversification
- Beginning Farmers
- Marketing
- Local Food
- Education
- VT
- Any
- Equine
Western SARE Professional + Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
- Grant
- Research
- Education
- Training
- Conservation
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any
Western SARE Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Due May 1
- Grant
- Research
- Training
- Education
- Conservation
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any
Western SARE Sabbatical Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Due Nov 1
- Grant
- Research
- Education
- Conservation
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any
Youth Loans
Farm Service Agency
- Loan
- Youth
- Animal Purchase
- Seed
- Equipment
- Construction
- Education
- Repairs
- National
- Any
Minnesota AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
Minnesota Department of Agriculture · Opens Nov 1
- Grant
- Conservation
- Regenerative
- Energy Efficiency
- Non-Profit
- Research
- Education
- Reduced Inputs
- Diversification
- Cover Crops
- MN
- Any
Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program (NWTF)
Montana Department of Agriculture · Opens Sep 1
- Cost Share
- Grant
- Research
- Education
- Weeds
- MT
- Any
Western SARE Professional Development Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Opens May 1
- Grant
- Conservation
- Training
- Education
- Events
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any
Western SARE Research to Grassroots Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Opens May 3
- Grant
- Research
- Training
- Conservation
- Education
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any
ACEP Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Closed Aug 15
- Easement
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Waterway Protection
- Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat
- Water Quality
- Education
- Recreation
- Wetland Conservation
- National
- Any
California Urban Agriculture Grant Program (UAGP)
California Department of Food and Ag · Closed Indefinitely
- Grant
- Urban
- Native Americans
- Education
- Community Gardens
- Non-Profit
- Climate-Smart
- Training
- CA
- Any
Colorado Next Gen Ag Leadership Grant Program
Colorado Department of Agriculture · Closed May 1
- Grant
- Education
- Succession
- Stewardship
- Youth
- CO
- Any
Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Closed Sep 1
- Grant
- Non-Profit
- Waste & Compost
- Native Americans
- Education
- Conservation
- Reduced Inputs
- Food Systems
- National
- Any
Florida Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP)
- Easement
- Conservation
- Stewardship
- FL
- Any
Forest Service Citizen Science Competitive Funding Program
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture · Closed Dec 3
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Education
- Forest Management
- Travel
- Training
- National
- Forestry
Future Harvest Beginner Farmer Trainer Program (BFTP)
Future Harvest · Closed Apr 1
- Educational
- Beginning Farmers
- Education
- Training
- MD
- PA
- VA
- DE
- WV
- Any
Future Organic Farmers Grant
California Certified Organic Farms · Closed Apr 19
- Grant
- Education
- Certified Organic
- Youth
- National
- Any
Iowa Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (IA-SCBGP)
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship · Closed Mar 1
- Grant
- Marketing
- Farmers Market
- Diversification
- Research
- Education
- IA
- Specialty Crops
Kentucky Small Scale Farm Grant
Kentucky State University · Closed Nov 1
- Grant
- Training
- Education
- Marketing
- Processing
- Certified Organic
- Equipment
- Events
- Distribution
- Small Producers
- Irrigation
- Storage
- KY
- Any
Mag Agriculture Perrenial Fund
Mad Agriculture · Closed Indefinitely
- Loan
- Certified Organic
- Transition
- Stewardship
- Equipment
- Processing
- Infrastructure
- Seed
- Fertilizer
- Waste & Compost
- Weeds
- Storage
- Repairs
- Certification
- Inputs
- Waste & Manure Management
- Labor
- Irrigation
- Housing
- Animal Purchase
- National
- Any
Marbleseed Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program
Marbleseed · Closed Dec 10
- Discount
- Education
- Certified Organic
- Transition
- Diversification
- WI
- MN
- IA
- IL
- IN
- MI
- ND
- SD
- Any
Maryland Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund Program
Maryland Agriculture & Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation · Closed Jan 13
- Grant
- Food Systems
- Local Food
- Marketing
- Value-Added Products
- Education
- Small Producers
- MD
- Any
Minnesota AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant
Minnesota Department of Agriculture · Closed Mar 21
- Grant
- Urban
- Youth
- Education
- MN
- Any
Montana Pulse Crop Marketing
Montana Department of Agriculture · Closed Mar 1
- Marketing
- Equipment
- Education
- Research
- Digital Technology
- Events
- Travel
- MT
- Dried Beans
- Lentils
- Peas
- Chickpeas
Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship
First Nations Development Institute · Closed Aug 10
- Grant
- Education
- Youth
- Native Americans
- National
- Any
New York Agricultural Environmental Management Grants
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets · Closed Oct 24
- Grant
- Conservation
- Water Quality
- Waterway Protection
- Stewardship
- Local Food
- Food Systems
- NY
- Any
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Dec 1
- Grant
- Soil Health
- Research
- Alternative Energy
- Education
- Marketing
- Conservation
- Fertilizer
- Pest Management
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NE
- ND
- OH
- SD
- WI
- Any
North Central SARE Graduate Student Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Apr 18
- Grant
- Students
- Education
- Conservation
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NE
- ND
- OH
- SD
- WI
- Any
North Central SARE Professional Development Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Apr 3
- Grant
- Training
- Education
- Non-Profit
- Conservation
- Extension
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NE
- ND
- OH
- SD
- WI
- Any
North Central SARE Youth Educator Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Nov 10
- Grant
- Youth
- Education
- Conservation
- IL
- IN
- IA
- KS
- MI
- MN
- MO
- NE
- ND
- OH
- SD
- WI
- Any
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Program
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Oct 1
- Grant
- Marketing
- Stewardship
- Trials
- Conservation
- CT
- ME
- MD
- MA
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
- VT
- WV
- DC
- Any
Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grant Program
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Apr 16
- Grant
- Students
- CSA
- Alternative Energy
- Local Food
- Urban
- Conservation
- Research
- Education
- Fertilizer
- Animal Health
- Pest Management
- Labor
- CT
- ME
- MD
- MA
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
- VT
- WV
- DC
- Any
Northeast SARE Research and Education Grant Program
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Aug 2
- Grant
- Research
- Education
- Training
- Conservation
- CT
- ME
- MD
- MA
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
- VT
- WV
- DC
- Any
Northern New York Agricultural Development Small Grants Program (NNYADP-SGP)
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets · Closed Oct 28
- Grant
- Education
- Research
- Local Food
- NY
- Any
Ohio Agriculture Growing Tomorrow Grants
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation · Closed Apr 30
- Grant
- Education
- Conservation
- Animal Health
- Marketing
- Transition
- Training
- Food Systems
- OH
- Any
Southern SARE Professional Development Program
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Aug 31
- Grant
- Education
- Training
- Conservation
- PR
- VI
- TX
- OK
- AR
- LA
- MS
- AL
- GA
- FL
- TN
- KY
- SC
- NC
- VA
- Any
Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources · Closed Apr 18
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Stewardship
- Conservation
- Labor
- MA
- Any
Tennessee Statewide Agricultural Producer Association Grant Program (TAEP)
Tennessee Department of Agriculture · Closed Indefinitely
- Grant
- Education
- Training
- Marketing
- TN
- Any
Western New England Regenerative Livestock Farming Grants (NE-RLF)
American Farmland Trust · Closed Nov 21
- Grant
- Regenerative
- Stewardship
- Grazing Management
- Beginning Farmers
- Small Producers
- Local Food
- CT
- MA
- NH
- VT
- Livestock
Western SARE Graduate Student Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Closed Dec 6
- Grant
- Students
- Education
- Research
- Conservation
- AK
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- HI
- ID
- MT
- NV
- NM
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
- AS
- FM
- GU
- MP
- PW
- MH
- Any