Agriculture & Farming Grants

518 foundations$2.5B total annual giving$13K median grant51 states with funders

Discover 518 grantmaking foundations funding agriculture & farming programs, with combined annual giving of $2.5B. The median grant size for agriculture & farming is $13K.

Agriculture & Farming Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

518

Total Annual Giving

$2.5B

Total Assets Under Management

$10.3B

Median Grant Size

$13K

States with Funders

51

Total Grants on Record

10,314

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding agriculture & farming that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Light a Single Candle Foundation - General Grant Program

From Light A Single Candle Foundation Nf

Poverty reliefFood security and nutritionEconomic development / livelihoods+3 more

Who can apply: Organizations working within the three specified geographic areas on projects that align with the Foundation's mission to alleviate poverty through sustainable solutions. New potential partners should submit a Letter of Inquiry via the Foundation's GrantInterface portal. (No further public eligibility details provided.)

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 29, 2026)Award: $40K – $80K

GFPI Community Fund (Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative Community Fund)

From Chicago Food Policy Action Council

food justicefood sovereigntylocal food systems+7 more

Who can apply: Systemically marginalized, locally based food producers and food businesses that are small to midsize (less than 150 employees and/or less than $750,000 in annual revenue), are legal entities, align with GFPP values (local, sustainable, healthy, humane, fair), serve or plan to serve Metro Chicago community meal sites/public institutions, and have plans for collaboration with other mission-aligned organizations. Eligible entities may be privately, cooperatively, for-profit, nonprofit, or tribal nation-owned and operated.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Spriestersbach Farm Corporation Education Grants

From Spriestersbach Farm

agriculture educationyouth educationpublic education

Who can apply: Projects must support education about agriculture for the general public, particularly youth. Applicants should provide organization details, requested funding, project description and impact, financial information, organizational capacity, and supporting documents. Applications should be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the activity.

Open nowCloses in 14 days (Jul 10, 2026)Award: $15K – $30K

Community Farming Giving Circle

From Roy A Hunt Foundation

food accessregenerative agriculturelocal food systems+7 more

Who can apply: Organizations should have community-based leaders or direct community input, 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship, and budgets in the low to mid six figures. Pilot or beta projects may be considered.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Sustainable Environments Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

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.

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Largest Agriculture & Farming Foundations

IOWA CORN PROMOTION BOARD

JOHNSTON, IA

Annual Giving

$23.7M

Total Assets

$21M

Median Grant

$20.4M

K20Local
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 SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION

ANKENY, IA

Annual Giving

$9.4M

Total Assets

$50.4M

Median Grant

$700K

K20Local
IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION

JOHNSTON, IA

Annual Giving

$8.9M

Total Assets

$27.1M

Median Grant

$25K

K20Regional
FULLERS OVERLOOK FARM INC

WAVERLY, PA

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$190K

Median Grant

K20unknown
Illinois Agricultural Association

Bloomington, IL

Annual Giving

$3.5M

Total Assets

$67.7M

Median Grant

$46K

K20Local
GGEM FARMING INC

WESTLAND, MI

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

K20unknown
FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INC

MCLEAN, VA

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$33.2M

Median Grant

$75K

K20National
KENTUCKY CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC

EASTWOOD, KY

Annual Giving

$3.3M

Total Assets

$12.7M

Median Grant

$100K

K20Regional

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Where Agriculture & Farming Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

48

Total Giving

$33.5M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$19M

Foundations

32

Total Giving

$20.2M

New YorkView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$11.9M

FloridaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$8.6M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

22

Total Giving

$61M

Foundations

21

Total Giving

$8.1M

MichiganView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$7M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

17

Total Giving

$4.9M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

15

Total Giving

$10.2M

ColoradoView all
Foundations

14

Total Giving

$3M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

13

Total Giving

$4.9M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$1.9B

MissouriView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$2.8M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

11

Total Giving

$2.6M

Types of Foundations in Agriculture & Farming

Family Foundation136 (26.3%)

$29.7M in annual giving

Independent Foundation136 (26.3%)

$104.2M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit53 (10.2%)

$41.2M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation45 (8.7%)

$9.6M in annual giving

Professional Association41 (7.9%)

$39.1M in annual giving

Issue Fund18 (3.5%)

$33.8M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary14 (2.7%)

$20M in annual giving

Other75 (14.5%)

$2.2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Agriculture & Farming

Median Grant Size

$13K

New Grantee Rate

67%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

90%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Agriculture & Farming foundation awards grants of $13K. Approximately 67% of Agriculture & Farming foundations actively fund new organizations, and 90% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture & Farming Grants

How many foundations fund agriculture & farming?
There are 518 grantmaking foundations that fund agriculture & farming programs across 51 states.
What is the median grant size for agriculture & farming?
The median grant from foundations funding agriculture & farming is $13K. 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 IOWA CORN PROMOTION BOARD, HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION INC, Food Export Association of the Midwest USA, with combined giving of $50.4M.
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.
How do I find agriculture & farming grants for my nonprofit?
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