68 California Grants for Farming and Agriculture

68 Farming and Agriculture Grants for California

Discover grants for agriculture, farming, and food production. Funding supports sustainable practices, equipment, research, education, agribusiness, and rural development initiatives.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community ...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Opportunity to Enter a Contest for USA and Canada Nonprofits and Registered Charities to Suppo...

Deadline: 06/17/25

Opportunity to enter a contest for USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and registered charities in multiple states and provinces to support community gardening projects. Winners will receive $7,500 to use for the development of an organic garden. Applicants in all U...

GrantWatch ID#: 128600

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Research Agencies ...

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Projects to Improve Access to Local Foo...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Develop and Promote Local Agric...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States to Promote Healthy Eating and Nutritio...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. Eligible applicants are located in states where the funding source has a business presence: Alabama, Arizona, Californi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181465

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Agricultural Producers for Projects to Develop...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and agricultural producers for collaborative projects to develop the local food economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 197203

Grants to California Organic Farmers and Ranchers to Mitigate Financial Loss Resulting from Dr...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California organic farmers and ranchers for financial support to mitigate the adverse effects of drought. Funds may be used for purposes such as drilling of wells, crop loss, hauling water for farm animals, and emergency irrigation system upg...

GrantWatch ID#: 205663

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Promote Health and Nutrition

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that promote health and nutrition. Funding is intended to support activities that teach children and their families, how to grow, cook, and eat healthy foods. Grants may be used to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214534

Grants to California Farmers and Ranchers to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Severe Climate a...

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California farmers and ranchers to mitigate the negative effects of severe climate and weather on operations. While non-certified organic operations are eligible, priority will be given to organic operations. Funds may be used for expenses in...

GrantWatch ID#: 219683

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 06/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a pitch competition and to receive access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Participants will go through a multi-stage process during which selected startups will attend a bootcamp and several...

GrantWatch ID#: 220035

Grants to California Low-Income Communities, Housing Developments, Mobile Home Parks, and Farm...

Deadline: 07/01/25

Grants to California low-income communities, public housing developments, mobile home parks, and farmworker housing facilities to install free broadband networks. Funding is intended for infrastructure and extension projects. Eligible uses of funds include installation...

GrantWatch ID#: 207068

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 07/03/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for technical assistance in preparing and submitting conservation acquisition applications. Grant funds may also be used to supplement th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203100

Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 07/07/25

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650

Grants to California Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Tribes to Address Illegally Dumped ...

Deadline: 07/08/25

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have not yet...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

Scholarships to USA Native College Students to Study in the Fields of Agriculture and Food Sys...

Deadline: 07/11/25

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to USA tribally-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students for study in the fields of food systems and agriculture. Funding is intended to encourage students from Native backgrounds to enter related fields and better assist their commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 160499

Grants to California LEAs to Improve Agriculture Programs in Grades 7-12

Deadline: 07/15/25

Grants to California local education agencies (LEAs) to support agricultural workforce skills development programs. Funding is intended to enhance public school programs for grades 7-12 that prepare students for college or entrance into agricultural careers. The goal i...

GrantWatch ID#: 156958

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribes for Conservation and ...

Deadline: 07/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professionals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194705

Grants to California Agricultural Producers, Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to...

Deadline: 07/17/25 Conference Date: 06/19/25

Grants to California agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, schools, and agencies for projects to increase capacity in order to strengthen the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment that will build resilience in the mid...

GrantWatch ID#: 212414

Credit Vouchers to USA K-12 Educators to Purchase Agricultural Literacy Materials for Classroo...

Deadline: 07/21/25

Credit vouchers valued at $100 to USA K-12 educators to purchase agricultural literacy materials from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist educators in acquiring quality resources for classroom use in order to educate teachers and students alike ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196010

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs Related to Oral Health, Animal Health, or You...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their findin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grant to a California Nonprofit to Support STEAM Programs for Youth

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grant to a California youth-based nonprofit organization in eligible regions to support STEAM programs for youth. Eligible organizations promote careers in science (including agriculture), technology, engineering, arts, and math. The grant is given to a program that is...

GrantWatch ID#: 213645

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Projects Related...

Deadline: 08/06/25 Conference Date: 06/17/25

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pests th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Grants to California Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation Projec...

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and tribal entities for historical preservation activities. Funding is intended to address risks, improve disaster preparedness, and promote the protection of cultural heritage co...

GrantWatch ID#: 212878

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Services

Deadline: 08/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to animal rescue organizations, land conservation groups, organizations that promote agricultural initiatives, and civic organizations. Although the grant is open to out-of-state applicants, Californ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171333

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 08/15/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Grants to USA Producers of Eligible Crops and Commodities to Offset Rising Costs

Deadline: 08/15/25

Grants to USA and territories producers of eligible crops and commodities to offset rising costs. Funding is intended to assist agricultural farmers with rising expenses and declining profits for producing essential agricultural products. Eligible commodities include b...

GrantWatch ID#: 220014

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, capital projects, and operational support to benefit local residents. Focus areas include health, arts, culture, senior citizens, children, youth, families, animal welfare, agricultural ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 173955

Grant to a California IHE, Nonprofit, Agency, or Tribe for Projects to Reduce Chemical Herbici...

Deadline: 09/12/25 LOI Date: 06/27/25

Grants to California public and private colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribes for projects to reduce chemical pesticide use. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate pest management plans that integrate key technic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199381
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Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 09/15/25

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...

GrantWatch ID#: 158802

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 09/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201149

Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109

Grants to California Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to California organizations for environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive access to the grant application. The purpose of the grant is to protect the natural resources and land locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 218994

Grants to USA Florists to Attend Professional Development Conferences

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA florists to attend professional development conferences. Funding is intended to defray the costs of attending industry conferences and events that act as business development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be attending the confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 215120

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Parks ...

Deadline: 10/14/25 LOI Date: 06/26/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote park areas and open spaces. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programming to Promote the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...

GrantWatch ID#: 178677

Grants to USA Small Specialty Crop Businesses to Offset Expenses Related to Safety Regulations...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 204140

Grants to California Nonprofits. Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Locations to Acquire and Imp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...

GrantWatch ID#: 141961

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for animal adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

In-Kind Grants of Seeds to USA and Mexico Organizations in Eligible Regions for Gardening Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of seeds to USA and Mexico organizations in eligible regions for gardening projects. Preference is given to organizations and projects that support food access and resilience for underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants are focused on educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 180621

Indemnity Program for USA Livestock Producers to Mitigate Losses Due to Adverse Weather and Ot...

Deadline: Ongoing

Indemnity program 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. In add...

GrantWatch ID#: 182186

Emergency Assistance to USA Livestock Producers in Multiple States to Compensate Losses Due to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for grazing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182188

Grants to USA Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages Due to Disease and Natu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Q...

GrantWatch ID#: 182189

Financial Assistance for USA Producers for Crops Lost Due to Natural Disasters and Adverse Con...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182193

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Improve Farming and Ranching Land

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve farming and ranching land. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a complete application. Funding is intended to support land improvement projects and cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 191702