National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NIFA, a US federal agency, funds research, education, and extension programs in agriculture, food, and related sciences.
Get Grants for Ag Innovation & Growth!
Are you in agriculture or the food industry? This program funds cutting-edge research, education, and extension projects to drive innovation in plant and animal health, food safety, renewable energy, technology, and rural economic development.
Unlock Funds to Grow Your Food Business!
This program offers grants to businesses that help low-income shoppers buy more fruits and vegetables through SNAP incentives. Boost your sales and impact community health!
Boost Your Food Business: Get Grants for Community Projects!
Are you a non-profit or community organization focused on improving food access and self-reliance? This grant helps fund projects for food distribution, nutrition program outreach, and innovative marketing to benefit both producers and low-income consumers.
Unlock Funds for Forest & Rangeland Innovation!
This grant supports pilot projects addressing emerging forest and rangeland issues with national or regional impact, or developing innovative, replicable solutions. Businesses looking to innovate in these sectors can secure funding to drive impactful change and scale their ideas.
Get Grants for Food Safety Training & Business Growth
Small to mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, and food businesses can get funding to implement customized food safety training and outreach programs. This grant helps you meet consumer demands and improve your operations.
Unlock Funds for Agri-Education & Workforce Growth
This grant supports projects that train future leaders and educators in food and agriculture, or enhance existing agricultural literacy and workforce skills. If you're developing innovative educational programs or seeking to build capacity in the agricultural sector, you may be eligible for significant funding.
Win Big: Grants for Ag Innovation & Education
If you're a college or university pushing boundaries in food and agricultural sciences, this award is for you. It recognizes and rewards exceptional achievements in teaching, extension, and research, offering cash prizes for groundbreaking work.
Get Funding for New Crops & Boost Your Farm Income!
Are you a US-based agricultural producer looking to diversify? This grant supports the development and adoption of canola for oil and industrial hemp for value-added products, aiming to increase efficiency and profitability.
Get Funding for Rural Health & Safety Programs
Rural organizations can receive funding to develop community-based education programs that empower individuals and families to take charge of their health, understand environmental health risks, and access vital health promotion services.
Grant: Fund Your Ag Tech Innovations!
This grant empowers land-grant institutions and Cooperative Extension Services to develop cutting-edge web-based systems that deliver scientific agricultural information to the public. It's designed to boost innovation and technological advancement in agricultural education.
Grant: Secure Your Business from Disasters
If you're a State Extension Service at an 1862 Land-Grant Institution, this grant offers funding for innovative educational programs to prepare your community for natural and man-made disasters.
Get Funding to Grow Your Vet Practice!
Veterinary practices and students facing shortages can receive funding to establish, expand, or sustain services, especially in rural areas. This grant aims to recruit, train, and retain vital veterinary professionals and support existing practices.
Boost Your Farm with Organic Grants!
This program is for organic livestock and crop producers, and those transitioning to organic practices, offering funds to enhance competitiveness and support sustainability initiatives. Grow your business with research, education, and extension support focused on soil health, pollinators, and climate-friendly farming.
Get Grants for Sustainable Farming & Food Innovation!
This grant fuels groundbreaking research and development for a more sustainable U.S. food and agriculture system over the next 25 years. Businesses focused on transforming food production, bioeconomy expansion, and rural prosperity are encouraged to apply.
Disaster Relief Grants for Agri-Businesses
If your agricultural business or community has been impacted by local or regional emergencies, this grant provides funding for science-based programs to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster losses.
Unlock Funding for Innovative Education Projects!
Are you an institution of higher education with a creative approach to an educational challenge? This grant offers funding to develop model programs that foster collaboration and create lasting benefits beyond the project's scope.
Boost Your Business: Grants for Food & Ag Workforce
This program offers competitive grants to colleges and universities to cultivate a diverse talent pool in the food and agricultural sectors. Secure funding to train and develop the next generation of leaders in this vital industry.
Get Grants for Your Agri-Business Facilities & Equipment!
Are you an 1890 land-grant institution, specifically Tuskegee University or West Virginia State University? This program offers funding to upgrade your agricultural and food science facilities and equipment to boost your human capital development.
Fund Your Potato Business Growth: Research Grants!
Are you a commercial potato producer or plant breeder looking to develop superior potato varieties? This grant offers funding to support innovative research in potato breeding and testing, accelerating your path to market-ready, improved potato crops.
Unlock Funds for Rural STEM & Ag Businesses
Rural businesses focused on food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences can get funding to boost STEM workforce development. This initiative aims to improve rural economies through research and extension projects that create new job opportunities.