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Taste and Teach Grants
From California Farm Bureau Federation
agricultural educationfood and farm educationteacher resources
Agriculture & Farming Grants
519 foundations$2.3B total annual giving$12K median grant52 states with funders
Discover 519 grantmaking foundations funding agriculture & farming programs, with combined annual giving of $2.3B. The median grant size for agriculture & farming is $12K.
Agriculture & Farming Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
519
Total Annual Giving
$2.3B
Total Assets Under Management
$10.8B
Median Grant Size
$12K
States with Funders
52
Total Grants on Record
13,808
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Live programs funding agriculture & farming that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026
Sustainable Environments Grants
ConservationClimate change solutionsSustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.
Open nowCloses Nov 19, 2026Award: Varies
Research Grants (Request for Proposal)
From Pennsylvania Soybean Board
soybean production researchagronomy and crop managementsoil fertility+8 more
Who can apply: Proposals must demonstrate benefits for soybean farmers and fit one or more soybean board strategic objectives. The board may fund researchers, universities, extension educators, technical staff, postdoctoral researchers, non-tenure-track research professors, graduate students, and collaborators. Tenured or tenure-track faculty salaries and benefits are not paid. Indirect costs/overhead are not funded.
Open nowRolling / open intake
General Grantmaking (Wenger Foundation Grants)
faithfamilyfarming+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be public charities as defined under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations. An applicant must have obtained a 501(c)(3) determination letter prior to submitting an application, or provide an IRS letter/legal opinion certifying public charity status under section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). Applications are accepted from organizations in Lebanon and Lancaster Counties only.
Open nowRolling / open intake
Ag Health and Safety Grants
Agricultural health & safetyEducationRisk reduction
Who can apply: Organizations with programs that advance ag health and safety; aligns with CHS Foundation priorities.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $500
Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Program
From Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
K-12 agricultural educationSchool gardensHands-on production agriculture+1 more
Who can apply: Schools (minimum average daily attendance 100), 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Garden must be on or adjacent to school site (for schools). Project must be advised by an Agriculture Extension Agent and an NRCS Area Conservationist; a farmer volunteer (preferably a county Farm Bureau board member) must serve as a project advisor. Teacher and parent involvement required. Applicants must have attended or agree to attend an Agriculture in the Classroom University Workshop (or send another teacher). Projects must include production agriculture crops or production livestock; funds may not be used for flower/butterfly/nature trails.
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Largest Agriculture & Farming Foundations
| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $16.5M | $122.1M | $100K | K20 | National |
| Food Export Association of the Midwest USA | Chicago, IL | $10.2M | $3.7M | $21K | K20 | Regional |
| IOWA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION | ANKENY, IA | $9.4M | $50.4M | $700K | K20 | Local |
| IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION | JOHNSTON, IA | $8.9M | $27.1M | $25K | K20 | Regional |
| Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc | Madison, WI | $4.7M | $8.1M | $60K | K20 | Regional |
| Illinois Agricultural Association | Bloomington, IL | $3.5M | $67.7M | $46K | K20 | Local |
| FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INC | MCLEAN, VA | $3.4M | $33.2M | $75K | K20 | National |
| FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOC INC | OCALA, FL | $3.1M | $7.3M | $10K | K20 | Local |
| AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | $3M | $100.8M | $10K | K250 | National |
| ZERO FOODPRINT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2.5M | $4.3M | $5K | K20 | Regional |
HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION INC
WILMINGTON, DE
Annual Giving
$16.5M
Total Assets
$122.1M
Median Grant
$100K
K20National
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
Chicago, IL
Annual Giving
$10.2M
Total Assets
$3.7M
Median Grant
$21K
K20Regional
IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION
JOHNSTON, IA
Annual Giving
$8.9M
Total Assets
$27.1M
Median Grant
$25K
K20Regional
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc
Madison, WI
Annual Giving
$4.7M
Total Assets
$8.1M
Median Grant
$60K
K20Regional
Illinois Agricultural Association
Bloomington, IL
Annual Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$67.7M
Median Grant
$46K
K20Local
FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INC
MCLEAN, VA
Annual Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$33.2M
Median Grant
$75K
K20National
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOC INC
OCALA, FL
Annual Giving
$3.1M
Total Assets
$7.3M
Median Grant
$10K
K20Local
AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
WASHINGTON, DC
Annual Giving
$3M
Total Assets
$100.8M
Median Grant
$10K
K250National
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Where Agriculture & Farming Funders Are Located
Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $33.5M | View all in California | |
| Massachusetts | 33 | $19.9M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Texas | 32 | $27.5M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 28 | $13.5M | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 23 | $11M | View all in Florida | |
| Illinois | 22 | $61.6M | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 21 | $7.3M | View all in Ohio | |
| Michigan | 18 | $4M | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 17 | $5.2M | View all in Virginia | |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $10.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Colorado | 14 | $4.4M | View all in Colorado | |
| Wisconsin | 13 | $8.3M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 12 | $2.9M | View all in Missouri | |
| Minnesota | 11 | $4.7M | View all in Minnesota | |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $1.9B | View all in District of Columbia |
Types of Foundations in Agriculture & Farming
Family Foundation13726.4%$32.8M
26.4%
Family Foundation137 (26.4%)
$32.8M in annual giving
Independent Foundation13626.2%$109M
26.2%
Independent Foundation136 (26.2%)
$109M in annual giving
Operating Nonprofit5410.4%$70.8M
10.4%
Operating Nonprofit54 (10.4%)
$70.8M in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation458.7%$8.5M
8.7%
Private Operating Foundation45 (8.7%)
$8.5M in annual giving
Professional Association
417.9%$35.8M
Professional Association41 (7.9%)
$35.8M in annual giving
Issue Fund
183.5%$37.7M
Issue Fund18 (3.5%)
$37.7M in annual giving
Funding Intermediary
142.7%$20.6M
Funding Intermediary14 (2.7%)
$20.6M in annual giving
Other7414.3%$2B
14.3%
Other74 (14.3%)
$2B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Agriculture & Farming
Median Grant Size
$12K
New Grantee Rate
39%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
83%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Agriculture & Farming foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 39% of Agriculture & Farming foundations actively fund new organizations, and 83% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture & Farming Grants
How many foundations fund agriculture & farming?
There are 519 grantmaking foundations that fund agriculture & farming programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for agriculture & farming?
The median grant from foundations funding agriculture & farming is $12K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest agriculture & farming foundations?
The largest foundations funding agriculture & farming by annual giving include HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION INC, Food Export Association of the Midwest USA, IOWA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION, with combined giving of $36.1M.
Which states have the most agriculture & farming funders?
The states with the most agriculture & farming foundations are California (48), Massachusetts (33), Texas (32). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
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