Agricultural grants in economically distressed and rural communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, non-federal agencies, tribes, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority funding areas include water qu...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofits for activities that benefit the communities of Colorado, North Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. A letter of inquiry is required before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the efforts of grassroots organizations in the priority areas of human ri...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that educate the public about the dairy industry and promote the professional development of dairy producers. Funding is intended to strengthen public trust in dairy producers and dairy products, and build the skills of current and future da...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, and public food program service providers to address food insecurity in low-income areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community food projects and planning projects.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, local and tribal government agencies, and K-12 schools for projects that increase access to locally grown produce in urban areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects should target single or multiple urban area...
Cooperative agreements of up to $90,000 to USA and territories local government agencies to develop innovative projects that encourage waste reduction. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Agencies are required to collaborate on the pilot project with multiple partners, su...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profits organizations, for creative initiatives to end poverty on a large scale. All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. Funding is intended to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any regi...
Grant to a USA, Canada or International graduate student for a direct intervention project that aims to reduce the mortality rate of children under the age of five. Project proposals may include, but are not limited to, intervention solutions in healthcare services, technology, education, infrastructure, and agriculture.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve public health, food production, and food distribution, and to protect natural resources. The Foundation supports low and lower-middle-inc...
In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...
Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...
Grants to USA colleges and universities, research institutions, national laboratories, Federal agencies, private corporations or organizations, and individuals for education, research, and extension projects in the agricultural and food sciences. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be use...
In-kind seed donations to organizations in multiple Southwestern USA States and northwestern Mexico for community gardening projects. Funding is intended to support work to enhance the lives of underprivileged populations in the region, while also keeping locally adapted crop varieties alive and in active use in farms and ...
Grants to USA legal entities and individual food producers to address the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to mitigate significant price declines and market supply chain disruptions. Eligible commodities include specialty crops, livestock, and non-specialty crops.
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-8 teachers to incorporate agricultural projects into the classroom curriculum. Funding is intended for projects including, but not limited to, setting up a compost system for the classroom, planting an educational garden, and creating worm bins. Projects must follow organic production and ha...
Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...
Grants to USA institutions and organizations in western states and Pacific territories for professional training and educational opportunities on increasing sustainability in agriculture. Eligible states and territories include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA universities, agencies, producers, and nonprofit organizations in multiple western states and Pacific territories to assist farmers and agricultural professionals in improving sustainability in agricultural production. Eligible states and territories include Alaska, Arizona, California, Color...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and institutions of higher education to improve K-14 science education in eligible disciplines to prepare students for the workforce. Funding is intended to support the preparation of teaching methods and learning materials to encourage increasing numbers of students to ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies to benefit American Indian nations through land-related initiatives. Program areas include cultural awareness, legal reform, education, and economic opportunity. The Foundation works to ensure that American Indian people recover and maintain control ove...
Grants of typically up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for costs associated with large-scale animal rescues. Funding is intended for expenses associated with a wide range of actions relevant to the intake, including veterinary care, housing, transport, rehabilita...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools to build sustainable schoolyard gardens to emphasize the values of education, volunteerism, and care for the environment. Funding is intended to foster a culture of giving and partner with local leaders to build stronger, supportive communities. The Foundation invests in p...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that focus on human, animal, and plant welfare. Funding is intended for project support as well as general support. Applications of the highest interest are those with quantitatively measurable and direct impact on the focus area.
In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofits, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide a source of healthy nutrition for the community. FTPF programs...
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations to foster resilience to climate change in Indigenous communities. Applications are invited from Native led and managed organizations for initiatives that promote resilient food and energy economies. Resilience Theory is a discussion...
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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...
An indemnity program is available to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. Owners of the following types of livestock ...
Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or land planted specifically for ...
Financial assistance is available to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to rehabilitate and replace qualifying trees, vines, and bushes that have been damaged in natural disasters. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Nursery trees include ornamental, fruit, nut and Chris...
Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which insurance coverage is not available. The Noninsure...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofits, district organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state, county, and city governments in eligible counties to develop and implement distaster recovery plans. Funding is intended to address economic issues resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disa...
Grants to Colorado private businesses and public entities to reduce and eliminate barriers to water supplies for farming purposes. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow the free marketing of water supplies and to advance alternatives to traditional purchase and transfer of ag...
Loans and advances of up to $10,000 to USA and territories small agricultural businesses for financial relief and assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Funding is intended to assist businesses that have experienced a temporary loss of revenue during this crisis.