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Rural & Agriculture Grants

USDA grants for rural development, agricultural research, food security, conservation, and rural business development.

Active Grants: 46 // Source: Grants.gov // Updated: Daily
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Surface USDA and federal funding opportunities for farmers, rural communities, and agricultural researchers.

Active Opportunities (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...

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USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134) targets strategic dev...

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F24AS00298 03/07/2029
F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture
Agency DOI-FWS

High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-FWS. This initiative (ID: F24AS00298) targets strategic development with...

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RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019 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-2019) targets strategic d...

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USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596) targets strategic dev...

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RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN 06/30/2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)
Agency USDA-RBCS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN) targets strategic deve...

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RD-RBCS-26-RMAP 06/30/2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Agency USDA-RBCS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RD-RBCS-26-RMAP) targets strategic developme...

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VA-HRTG-NEW-2026 05/05/2026
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
Agency VA-CBO

High-priority technical directive issued by VA-CBO. This initiative (ID: VA-HRTG-NEW-2026) targets strategic development...

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USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020 10/16/2026
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020) targets strategic...

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VA-HRTG-2026 05/05/2026
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
Agency VA-CBO

High-priority technical directive issued by VA-CBO. This initiative (ID: VA-HRTG-2026) targets strategic development wit...

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FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL 05/11/2026
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
Agency DOT-FTA

High-priority technical directive issued by DOT-FTA. This initiative (ID: FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL) targets strategic...

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F27AS00007 07/09/2026
F27AS00007 FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
Agency DOI-FWS

High-priority technical directive issued by DOI-FWS. This initiative (ID: F27AS00007) targets strategic development with...

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RDBCP-DHCS-2026 06/01/2026
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program
Agency USDA-RBCS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RBCS. This initiative (ID: RDBCP-DHCS-2026) targets strategic developme...

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USDA-AMS-TM-SCBGP-G-26-0004 06/08/2026
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-SCBGP-G-26-0004) targets strategi...

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USDA-NIFA-SCRI-011676 06/15/2026
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SCRI-011676) targets strategic dev...

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O-BJA-2025-172495 05/27/2026
BJA FY25 Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative
Agency USDOJ-OJP-BJA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDOJ-OJP-BJA. This initiative (ID: O-BJA-2025-172495) targets strategic dev...

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USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-2026 05/28/2026
USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-FY26
Agency USDA-FNS1

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FNS1. This initiative (ID: USDA-FNS-CN-EAG-2026) targets strategic deve...

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USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan Exchanges: Promotion of U.S. Distilled Spirits
Agency USDA-FAS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0009) targets strat...

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USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816 06/26/2026
Open Data Framework
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816) targets strategic de...

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W9126G262SOI9343 05/28/2026
Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Assessment for Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park, Florida
Agency DOD

High-priority technical directive issued by DOD. This initiative (ID: W9126G262SOI9343) targets strategic development wi...

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USDA-NIFA-OP-011738 06/12/2026
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-OP-011738) targets strategic devel...

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USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011736 06/15/2026
Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011736) targets strategic dev...

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NOAA-NMFS-PIR-2026-33156 06/30/2026
FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
Agency DOC-DOCNOAAERA

High-priority technical directive issued by DOC-DOCNOAAERA. This initiative (ID: NOAA-NMFS-PIR-2026-33156) targets strat...

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O-BJA-2025-172594 05/06/2026
BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program
Agency USDOJ-OJP-BJA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDOJ-OJP-BJA. This initiative (ID: O-BJA-2025-172594) targets strategic dev...

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USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0011 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Uzbekistan: U.S. Soy Marketing Promotion
Agency USDA-FAS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0011) targets strat...

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USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0010 05/14/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) Armenia Exchanges: U.S. Food Safety Regulations and Standards Training Program
Agency USDA-FAS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-FAS. This initiative (ID: USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0010) targets strat...

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USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699 06/29/2026
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011699) targets strategic dev...

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NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125 07/23/2026
FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
Agency DOC-DOCNOAAERA

High-priority technical directive issued by DOC-DOCNOAAERA. This initiative (ID: NOAA-NMFS-OHC-2026-33125) targets strat...

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USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals Requiring Multi-regional or Regional Coordination
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32357) targets strategic...

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USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Workshop Projects
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483) targets strategic...

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USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940 06/29/2026
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32940) targets strategi...

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USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942 06/29/2026
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Workshop Grants
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-DAG2PI-32942) targets strategi...

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USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481 05/14/2026
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481) targets strategic...

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USDA-NIFA-KMB-32361 06/01/2026
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-KMB-32361) targets strategic d...

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USDA-NIFA-EME-32358 06/08/2026
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
Agency USDA-NIFA-ERA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA-ERA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-EME-32358) targets strategic d...

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USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011716 06/15/2026
Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RIGP-011716) targets strategic dev...

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USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858 06/08/2026
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858) targets strategic de...

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USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448 06/08/2026
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
Agency USDA-NRCS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NRCS. This initiative (ID: USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448) targets str...

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USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006 06/05/2026
Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006) targets strategic...

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USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005 06/05/2026
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-FMPP-G-26-0005) targets strategic...

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USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004 06/05/2026
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-AMS. This initiative (ID: USDA-AMS-TM-LFPP-G-26-0004) targets strategic...

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USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011656 06/23/2026
Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011656) targets strategic de...

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USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696 06/23/2026
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696) targets strategic dev...

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USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697 12/31/2026
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-NIFA. This initiative (ID: USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697) targets strategic de...

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RUS-26-01-DLT 06/30/2026
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Agency USDA-RUS

High-priority technical directive issued by USDA-RUS. This initiative (ID: RUS-26-01-DLT) targets strategic development ...

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EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER 06/19/2026
Farmer to Farmer 2025
Agency EPA

High-priority technical directive issued by EPA. This initiative (ID: EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER) targets strategic develo...

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About This Funding Category

USDA administers over 100 grant, loan, and cost-share programs for agricultural producers, rural communities, and food system organizations — making it one of the most programmatically diverse federal grant-making agencies. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) manages competitive research and education grants including the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI, ~$400M/year), Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. USDA Rural Development manages community infrastructure grants (Community Facilities program, up to $25M per project), business development grants (Rural Business Development Grants), and clean energy programs (REAP, covering up to 50% of renewable energy project costs). Conservation programs — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) — provide cost-share payments and technical assistance to farmers adopting conservation practices. Eligible applicants span land-grant universities, independent farmers, rural nonprofits, cooperatives, tribal nations, and rural small businesses, with eligibility thresholds defined by community population size (typically under 10,000–50,000 depending on the program).

Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA grants are available for small farms?
USDA offers several programs for small farms: Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) for processing and marketing, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) for new farmers, NIFA Specialty Crop grants, and EQIP conservation cost-share payments. Most programs are accessible to farms with under $500,000 in annual revenue.
Can rural nonprofits apply for USDA grants?
Yes. USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities grant program funds nonprofits building essential community facilities in rural areas (hospitals, schools, fire stations). The Rural Business Development Grants and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) also have nonprofit-eligible components.
What is the USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)?
AFRI is NIFA's flagship competitive grants program, distributing approximately $400 million annually for agricultural research, education, and extension. Priority areas include sustainable agriculture systems, plant health, animal health, food safety, nutrition, rural economies, and climate change. Eligible applicants include land-grant universities, agricultural experiment stations, research foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Individual grants range from small $100,000 Exploratory Research Projects to large $10 million Coordinated Agricultural Projects over 5 years.
How does the USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program work?
The DLT program funds rural organizations to deploy telecommunications technologies that provide educational or health care benefits to rural residents. Awards range from $50,000 to $1 million. Eligible applicants include rural communities, educational institutions, hospitals and medical centers, public television stations, and libraries in areas with populations under 20,000. Projects must demonstrate a matching contribution and sustainable operation after the grant period. Applications are submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office.
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