Agriculture Grants
Agricultural development, farming, and food security grants.
Unlock Grants for Ag Innovation & Business Growth
This program offers funding for groundbreaking research and development in vital agricultural sectors, from plant science to food tech. If you're an agricultural business owner or researcher, secure grants to drive innovation, improve products, and boost your operation's efficiency and competitiveness.
Get Funding for Health Infrastructure & Rural Care
Expand your healthcare reach and improve services in underserved areas. This grant supports academic and community leaders in developing vital health education infrastructure, especially for rural and remote communities.
Unlock Funding for Global Food Security Projects
This program supports organizations addressing international food crises caused by natural disasters or conflicts. Eligible entities can receive funding for in-kind food aid, local purchases, vouchers, or cash transfers to provide critical food assistance.
Fund Your Rural Business Growth & Create Jobs!
Are you a rural business or community organization focused on economic development? This grant offers funding for projects that create jobs and boost your local economy.
Unlock Funding for Rural Autonomous Vehicle Innovation!
This grant supports research and development of autonomous vehicle technologies specifically for rural and Tribal communities. Secure funding to tackle unique mobility challenges and boost economic development through transportation innovation.
Unlock Funding for Rare Disease Research & Treatments
This grant offers funding for crucial natural history studies, clinical outcome assessments, and biomarker research specifically targeting rare neurodegenerative diseases in children and adults. It aims to fill critical knowledge gaps and accelerate the development of new treatments.
Boost Your Business with Global Quality & Safety Grants
This grant is for businesses contributing to global food and medical product safety and quality. Secure funding to develop global standards, implement evidence-based policies, and enhance regulatory systems worldwide.
Grant: Boost Rural Women & Minorities in STEM
This grant supports research and extension projects aimed at significantly increasing the participation of rural women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. It's designed to fuel innovation and opportunity within these vital sectors.
Grant Funding for Youth Health & Safety Programs
This grant funds research to develop and test innovative school-based strategies that improve the health and well-being of adolescents, especially in rural or American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Funds are available for programs addressing sexual health, mental health, substance use, and violence prevention.
Get Grants to Boost Your Farm Business Management
This program offers grants to agricultural producers looking to enhance their farm management knowledge and skills. The funding helps build a national database supporting improved financial decision-making for farms.
Get Funding for Youth & Family Community Projects
This NIFA grant helps community-based organizations serving at-risk children and families. Funding supports programs that equip youth and limited-resource families with essential life skills for positive futures.
Get Funding for Food Security Research & Tools!
Are you a CESU-affiliated partner with expertise in data analysis or tool development? This cooperative agreement funds crucial research to enhance food security monitoring for USAID, empowering the Famine Early Warning Systems Network.
Boost Food Safety: Get Funds for New Global Supply Chain Methods!
US food businesses can receive funding to research and implement innovative methods for enhancing food safety across global supply chains, supporting the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This initiative aims to develop and deploy smarter approaches to ensure safer food products from farm to table.
Fund Your School Foodservice Workforce Training!
This grant is for organizations researching the school foodservice workforce, focusing on worker satisfaction, experience, and development. Funds will support projects that generate valuable insights into training, career pathways, and retention within the industry.
Get Funding for Ag & Food Science in Insular Areas!
Is your institution in an Insular Area focused on agriculture or food science? This grant helps boost your educational programs, faculty, and facilities to meet critical needs in these fields.
Get Funding for Bioimaging Tech for Bioeconomy & Environment
Businesses developing innovative bioimaging or sensing technologies can get funding for early-stage research and prototype validation. This grant supports advancements in plant- and microbial-based bioenergy and environmental research by demonstrating the feasibility and biological utility of new tools.
Unlock Funds for Ag-Ed Innovation & Workforce Development
This grant is for secondary and two-year postsecondary institutions looking to bolster food and agriculture education and build a skilled future workforce. Funds aim to create strong educational pathways from K-12 through higher education, encouraging students to pursue agriculture careers.
Get Grants for Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
If your business or community organization helps others prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters, this grant can fund vital educational programs and outreach initiatives. Secure funding to implement science-based solutions that mitigate losses and facilitate community resilience.
Fund Your Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institution's Growth
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions can access funds to boost their education, research, and community development programs in food and agricultural sciences. This grant aims to enhance educational equity and prepare students for vital careers in these sectors.
Get Funding for Food Safety Training & Growth!
This program offers grants to community-based organizations, non-profits, and local groups to provide crucial food safety training and assistance. Funds are available to help small and mid-sized farms, processors, and wholesalers improve their operations and meet safety standards.