The goal is to connect students to local agriculture through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. $10,000-$500,000 (varies, applicants are required to provide matching support of at least 25% of the total project budget in form of cash or in-kind contributions which includes volunteers, staffs, non-Federal grants, other existing resources). 

Deadline

Saturday, January 6th, 2024

The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes. This program supports high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on the landscape, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in a State Forest Action Plan or equivalent science-based restoration strategy. With funds starting at $25,000 and up to $300,000.

Deadline

Friday, November 17th, 2023

The Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting environmentally sustainable preventive care measures that mitigate deterioration, prolong the useful life of collections, reduce energy consumption, and strengthen institutional resilience to disasters resulting from current and future effects of climate change or human activity.With funds up to $350,000.

Deadline

Thursday, January 11th, 2024

The FY 2023 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 1 is a government initiative aimed at addressing economic challenges in distressed areas. This program involves a competitive phase that seeks proposals and solutions to uplift these areas through various strategies such as job creation, infrastructure development, and community revitalization.  The funds available for this program start at $250,000 and $500,000 each, with exceptions of up to $750,000 in rare circumstances.

Deadline

Thursday, October 5, 2023. 11:59 E.T

Western SARE Sabbatical Grants provide an opportunity for faculty around the world to partner with farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and researchers of the Western  U.S. region for conducting research, education, and Extension activities. Projects focused on unexplored topics in underserved communities and understudied geographic locations are of special interest.  With funds up to $75,000 limit/one year in scope.

Deadline

November 21st, 2023

EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive merit basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Under this NOFO, EDA solicits applications from applicants in order to provide investments that support research and technical assistance projects under EDA’s R&E and NTA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis

College students interested in a future career in agriculture may apply for an internship opportunity to learn about how Bayer works and how science is shaping the future of agriculture. Interns must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in agriculture business or another agriculture-related major.

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Unclear

This program provides student fellowship scholarships of up to $1,000 to fund professional development opportunities for future integrated pest management professionals such as costs associated with internships or registration. Applications will be accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Approximately $20,000 of funding will be available in 2020-2021.

Deadline

Rolling Basis

RMAP provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations to help micro enterprises start and grow through training and technical assistance and a rural micro loan revolving fund. Nonprofits and institutes of higher education are eligible to become a MDO.

Deadline

Unclear

Sea Pact aims to advance sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices through funding projects in four focus areas: Sustainable Fisheries Partnership’s Target 75 Initiative, Domestic Aquaculture Advocacy, Aquaculture Education, and the responsible joint Sea Pact seafood sourcing policy. Sea Pact accepts LOI year-round.

Deadline

Year Round

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:

•Help microenterprises startup and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.

•Provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.

Funds can be used for:

•Working capital

•Debt refinancing

•Purchasing equipment and supplies

•Improving real estate

Deadline

Year Round

Food Sovereignty Tours offers $50-$600 scholarships to individuals based on need, interest and available funds to provide educational travel opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds and income levels. The goal of the program is to allow recipients build alliances and learn new innovations and strategies from people around the world working to build food justice and food sovereignty.

Deadline

Unclear

This grant program involves full-time graduate students enrolled in an accredited university of Western U.S., their academic advisor and at least one producer implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture. Projects must integrate rigorous research and education aiming to advance the three components of sustainable agriculture- environmental, economic, and social. It is expected that outcomes of funded projects will result in quantifiable benefits for producers, increase the preservation of the natural and social resources upon which agriculture relies, and be documented in scholarly journals and disseminated throughout educational outreach activities.

Deadline

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Attention Oʻahu high schoolers in grades 9-12: Join the Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship Program to learn hands-on farming, agroecology, and soil health. Become stewards of the land, connect with the community, and master cooking with fresh produce. Take home your harvest, gather community service hours, and cultivate skills for both farm and home gardens. Join us in this enriching journey!

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The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners for removing instream barriers and improving aquatic connectivity to benefit fish populations, ecosystem resiliency, and fishing experiences. The NFPP funds various project types, including dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and fishway installations, with a focus on enhancing community resilience to climate change impacts. With funds starting at $500 and up to $2,000,000.

Deadline

Sunday, December 31st, 2023

The objective of this NOFO is to encourage eligible non-Federal entities to collaborate with Reclamation on applied science projects aimed at enhancing hydrologic data access, water management tools, and forecasting capabilities. The outcomes of these projects will benefit water managers by improving water supply reliability, operational flexibility, and overall water management, while also supporting nature-based solutions and addressing various water management objectives. The funds available for this program are up to $400,000.

Deadline

Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research/Coastal Ocean Program] is soliciting proposals for the Effects of Sea Level Rise Program (ESLR) Technical Assistance. The ESLR program name was shortened in 2020 and was formerly known as the Ecological Effects of Sea Level Rise Program (EESLR). ESLR is a multidisciplinary research program that emphasizes the use of integrated models and tools of dynamic physical and biological processes capable of evaluating the vulnerability and resilience of our coasts under multiple sea level rise (SLR), inundation, and management scenarios to inform coastal restoration, land management, and planning activities. With funds up to $250,000.

Deadline

Private institutions of higher education, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, Small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits, State governments, and For-profit organizations other than small businesses.

Projects must integrate rigorous research and education aiming to advance the three components of sustainable agriculture- environmental, economic, and social. It is expected that the outcomes of funded projects will result in quantifiable benefits for producers, increase the preservation of the natural and social resources upon which agriculture relies, and be documented in scholarly journals and disseminated throughout educational outreach activities. With a funding limit of up to $30,000.

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This $5,000 grant provides funding for the research of horticultural, scientific and/or social uses of herbs throughout history. Students, professionals, or individuals may apply. Eligible expenses include compensation for investigators, professional and technical assistance, and research supplies and materials. Click here to view previously funded projects.

Deadline

Unclear

This Center offers special issues grants up to $5,000 for time-sensitive one-year integrated pest management projects that cannot wait until the next regular grant cycle.

Deadline

Rolling Basis

This program provides funding towards technology projects that determine a chick’s sex before it hatches to prevent male chick culling.

Deadline

Unclear

The Nestle Foundation supports a variety of research. Their training and small research grant program supports smaller research projects; their pilot grant supports high potential pilot research; and their large research grant supports bigger research projects. Interested scientists should submit a letter of intent describing their project and estimated budget, and will be invited to submit a full proposal should their project align with the Foundation’s funding strategy. LOI are accepted year-round while full grant applications should be submitted by January 10th for funding in May and by May 10th for funding in October.

Deadline

Year Round

The National FFA Foundation supports multiple scholarships to students pursuing higher education and career goals. Click here to find out more.

Deadline

Multiple

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 2 is a grant program that provides funding to meat and poultry processors for new facilities and for the renovation and expansion of existing facilities. The program aims to increase meat and poultry processing capacity, promote competition, and improve supply chain resiliency. With funds starting at $250,000 and up to $10,000,000.

Deadline

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

The University of Hawaiʻi (UH) “AgConnect” program matches Hawaiʻi ag producers with skilled ag technicians to grow their existing businesses. This 16 week program is a UH Hawaiʻi Community College at Hilo non-credit course where interns are matched with hosts to work side-by-side, complete a two-year business plan together, and have conversations about their goals and visions for agriculture in Hawaiʻi.

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NOAA's Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) Education Mini-Grant Program is a competitively-based initiative that supports coastal and ocean acidification education programs aligned with the goals of the NOAA Ocean Acidification Education Implementation Plan and the 2021-2040 NOAA Education Strategic Plan. The program prioritizes engaging diverse audiences in ocean acidification education and outreach, coordinating communication efforts with existing research, education, and outreach activities, and fostering innovative approaches for community involvement.The program offers funds starting at $50,000 and goes up to $400,000.

Deadline

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

Join this hands-on 12-week Summer internship in organic vegetable farm management and food production designed to accelerate participants’ capacity to lead organic fruit and vegetable operations through Climate-Smart Agriculture (C-SA) and cultural revitalization and community building.

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This program is a 9-month accelerator that will guide Kānaka Maoli-owned companies through design-thinking processes rooted in Hawaiian culture. Our intention is to develop a coalition of Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs focused on aloha ‘āina, sustainability & regenerative business models to cultivate waiwai to uplift our lāhui. Companies selected for the program will receive Initial company analysis & high-level business strategy recommendations. Technology analysis to determine possibilities for digital optimization & growth. Design thinking & implementation guidance from our team for the course of 9 months. $2,500 stipend to implement & maintain a tech-oriented business solution. Bi-weekly collaboration meetings with our team & mentors. Design Studio services rooted in Hawaiian Culture – our team will assist with creative needs for the duration of the program. We are a remote accelerator, you can participate in the program from home.

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This program provides funding for extramural research, innovative projects and sponsorships that address NOAA’s goals of climate adaptation, a weather-ready nation, healthy oceans, and resilient coastal communities and economies. Special projects and programs associated with NOAA’s strategic plan and mission and goals are welcome to apply.

Deadline

9/30/2023

This grant provides up to $15,000 of funding to develop or update crop profiles, pest management strategic plans, integrated pest management strategic plans,  evaluations or other planning and evaluation documents. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis and up to $75,000 of funding is available in 2020-2021.

Deadline

Rolling Basis

This program deploys urgent funding to support research and outreach in response to emerging or unanticipated threats to the nation’s food supply or agricultural systems. FFAR makes rapid grants through ROAR for research related to response, prevention or mitigation of new pests and pathogens. ROAR’s one-year funding fills urgent research gaps until traditional, longer-term funding can be secured.

Deadline

Year Round

This program provides twenty $5000 awards to Native Hawaiian students in 2-year and 4-year institutions pursuing a bachelors or graduate degree. The goal of this program is to help Native students with financial need conduct research in an agricultural related area. Proposals will be ranked on their potential to contribute to Native Hawaiian communities in farming and ranching. Applicants must be a current American Indian Science and Engineering Society member at the time of application (AISES membership is free for all students)! Applications will be accepted and rewarded on a rolling basis until funds are no longer available.

Deadline

Rolling Basis

There are two programs that applicants can receive funding from under the EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program:

1) The EDA’s Public Works program, which helps distressed communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities to promote economic development and regional prosperity.

2) The EDA’s Economic Adjustment Assistance program accepts applications for projects in rural and urban areas that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects.

Deadline

Year Round

The Emergent Fund supports strategies that help communities respond to rapidly changing conditions. They look to fund projects that support community development through long-term economic or social justice.

Deadline

Year Round