Rural & Agriculture Grants in North Dakota 2026 — Federal Funding Opportunities

USDA grants for rural development, agricultural research, food security, and rural business development. GrantMetric surfaces every active federal notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) relevant to North Dakota applicants, with award ceiling, eligibility requirements, and close dates visible at a glance.

46 active federal grants open to North Dakota organizations
Eligible applicants: nonprofits, universities, state agencies, small businesses
Award floor and ceiling for each funding opportunity
Application deadlines and close dates from grants.gov — updated daily
AI-generated briefings summarizing each program's objectives

Active Grants: 46 // State: North Dakota // Source: Grants.gov // Updated: Daily

Federal Grants in North Dakota

Federal grants are available nationally — North Dakota organizations apply directly to federal agencies. These 46 active opportunities are open to eligible applicants in North Dakota right now.

USDA administers over 100 grant and loan programs relevant to rural communities and agricultural producers in North Dakota. The Rural Development mission area — with state offices providing local technical assistance — is the primary source of rural community grant funding. USDA Community Facilities Direct Grants support essential community infrastructure in rural North Dakota: hospitals, schools, libraries, public safety facilities, and childcare centers serving communities under 20,000. Rural Business Development Grants support businesses and nonprofits in North Dakota rural communities under 50,000 population. The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) covers up to 50% of costs for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements on North Dakota farms and rural small businesses.

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds agricultural research, extension, and education through competitive grants open to North Dakota land-grant universities, agricultural research stations, and qualifying nonprofits. The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) regional grants, Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and Specialty Crop Block Grants distributed through North Dakota's Department of Agriculture are among NIFA's most widely accessed programs. Agricultural producers, cooperatives, food hubs, and farm-to-institution programs in North Dakota are common applicants. The North Dakota USDA Rural Development State Office maintains local technical assistance contacts for producers and organizations seeking USDA application guidance.

Active Opportunities for North Dakota (46)

RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016 See Registry

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

Agency USDA-RBCS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016) targets strategic d...

Active Opportunities for North Dakota (46)

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