Agriculture & Farming Grants

520 foundations$428.1M total annual giving$12K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 520 grantmaking foundations funding agriculture & farming programs, with combined annual giving of $428.1M. The median grant size for agriculture & farming is $12K.

Agriculture & Farming Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

520

Total Annual Giving

$428.1M

Total Assets Under Management

$11B

Median Grant Size

$12K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

11,449

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Dec 2, 2026)Award: Up to $250K

Scaling to Solutions Grant

From North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Food innovationAgricultural biotechnologyFood safety+7 more

Who can apply: Supports North Carolina universities and nonprofit research institutes. Projects must be life sciences-based and, for the FY27 solicitation, focus on Food Innovation within North Carolina. Personal protective equipment, solely AI-centered or in silico solutions, and mobile apps are excluded.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026

Spriestersbach Farm Corporation Education Grants

From Spriestersbach Farm

Agricultural educationYouth education

Who can apply: Applicants should provide an organization name, address and contact information, requested funding, project description and impact, financial information, organizational capacity, and supporting documents. If partnering with another organization, include a confirmation letter and provide a list of the applicant organization's governing board members.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: Varies

Mishler Brown Fund

From Community Foundation of Elkhart County

FarmingAgricultural educationAgricultural preservation+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be classified as 501(c)(3) public charities in the United States, demonstrate alignment with the fund's mission, and may be based anywhere in the U.S.; Elkhart County residency is not required. Individuals, fundraising events, organizations without 501(c)(3) status, lobbying, and political activity are not funded.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $3K – $25K

Farmed Animal Advocacy Grants with Strategic Support

From Stray Dog Institute

Farmed animal advocacyPlant-based food systemsAlternative proteins+11 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be nonprofits focused on farmed animals, plant-based food systems, or alternative proteins; work to reduce, reform, or replace animals in food production; and work on movement-building, business engagement, government-focused interventions, and/or public initiatives. Applicants should seek general operating support of $2,500–$25,000 and value collaborative learning and trust-based partnership. SDI does not fund for-profit businesses, companion or wild animal advocacy, direct animal care, electioneering, individual applicants unaffiliated with a nonprofit, or work without a clear link to reducing, reforming, or replacing animal use in the food system.

Open nowRolling / open intake

TFBF Sponsorship Request

From Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

Future leadersAgricultural educationRural programs+1 more

Who can apply: Requests must align with Tennessee Farm Bureau corporate giving priorities: investing in future leaders, supporting agricultural education programs, or investing in rural programs that fall within its mission. Applicants must provide organizational, program, budget, requested amount, geographic impact, and mission-alignment information. Requests must be submitted at least 120 days before the event, where applicable.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Fund for Ag Education Direct Financial Assistance

From Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education

Agricultural educationCommunity projectsFarmer and rancher education

Who can apply: Organizations must submit information about their mission, proposed project, beneficiaries, budget, requested amount, and recognition for Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau. Funded projects must be consistent with the Fund for Ag Education’s purpose. A final report and/or presentation to the Board of Directors is required within eight months of receiving funds.

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Largest Agriculture & Farming Foundations

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
Illinois Agricultural Association

Bloomington, IL

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$83M

Median Grant

$46K

K20Local
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc

Madison, WI

Annual Giving

$4.7M

Total Assets

$8.1M

Median Grant

$60K

K20Regional
FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INC

MCLEAN, VA

Annual Giving

$4.3M

Total Assets

$24.2M

Median Grant

$75K

K20National
AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$4.1M

Total Assets

$95.4M

Median Grant

$10K

K250National
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOC INC

OCALA, FL

Annual Giving

$3.1M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

K20Local
ZERO FOODPRINT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

$4.3M

Median Grant

$5K

K20Regional
INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$4.7M

Median Grant

$107K

K20Regional

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Where Agriculture & Farming Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

49

Total Giving

$34.6M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$23.7M

Foundations

31

Total Giving

$27M

New YorkView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$13.8M

FloridaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$9.6M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$66.8M

Foundations

21

Total Giving

$8.1M

MichiganView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

17

Total Giving

$5.2M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

15

Total Giving

$10.2M

ColoradoView all
Foundations

14

Total Giving

$4.8M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

13

Total Giving

$8.1M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$4.1M

MissouriView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$3.1M

ConnecticutView all
Foundations

11

Total Giving

$3M

Types of Foundations in Agriculture & Farming

Independent Foundation140 (26.9%)

$111M in annual giving

Family Foundation137 (26.3%)

$31.7M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation45 (8.7%)

$8.5M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit42 (8.1%)

$42.1M in annual giving

Professional Association41 (7.9%)

$41.8M in annual giving

Issue Fund18 (3.5%)

$38.2M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary14 (2.7%)

$20.1M in annual giving

Other83 (16.0%)

$134.6M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Agriculture & Farming

Median Grant Size

$12K

New Grantee Rate

40%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

80%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Agriculture & Farming foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 40% of Agriculture & Farming foundations actively fund new organizations, and 80% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Agriculture & Farming Grants

How many foundations fund agriculture & farming?
There are 520 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 CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION, with combined giving of $35.7M.
Which states have the most agriculture & farming funders?
The states with the most agriculture & farming foundations are California (49), Massachusetts (33), Texas (31). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find agriculture & farming grants for my nonprofit?
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