Discover grants for organic farming and agriculture, including research, training, sustainable practices, and farm support
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Available grants
$42.2M
Total funding
$25K
Median grant
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The FY 2027 Clean Water Fund (CWF) Projects and Practices Grants Request For Proposals (RFP) is now open, and includes two programs:
Projects and Practices, and
Projects and Practices Drinking Water.
Grants Program
The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Program supports activities that restore, protect, and enhance water quality.
This RFP includes:
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands or protect working farms and ranches through conservation easements.
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses which negatively affect agricultural uses and conservation values, protect grazing uses and related conservation values by restoring or conserving eligible grazing land, and protecting and restoring and enhancing wetlands on eligible land.
ACEP has two components:
Additionally, through ACEP, USDA offers the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP), a voluntary program through which NRCS enters into agreements with eligible partners to leverage resources to carry out high priority wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement and to improve wildlife habitat.
Organic farming and agriculture grants provide funding to promote sustainable practices, improve soil health, and support eco-friendly farming initiatives. The following grants help farmers and nonprofits transition to organic farming, protect ecosystems, and promote sustainable food systems.
Find 63 funding opportunities for organic agriculture, with $30.5M available. Instrumentl assists nonprofits with customized grant searches, application deadline management, and funder insights to drive sustainable farming practices.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Organic Farming and Agriculture grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits focused on sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and regenerative farming qualify for organic farming and agriculture grants. Donors prioritize programs that enhance biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and improve access to organic food. These organizations promote farm-to-school initiatives, organic certification programs, or food security efforts.
Grants in organic farming and agriculture typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 32.3% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q3.
Organic farming and agriculture grants support programs that implement environmentally responsible practices. These grants fund projects that focus on soil health, water conservation, and chemical use reduction. Eligible programs may include research on organic methods, education for farmers, and the development of organic food systems.
Funding for sustainable agriculture grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $18,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $25,000, while the average grant awarded is $801,671. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a variety of funds for projects to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock production and more. Funds come from private foundations, like the Organic Farming Research Foundation, and corporate initiatives, like Roche Corporate donations and Philanthropy. Various regional and state-level agricultural programs offer targeted support for local farming communities.
Instrumentl currently lists over 60 grants for organic farming and agriculture with over $24 million in funding opportunities.
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