Agriculture & Farming Grants

520 foundations$2.3B total annual giving$12K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 520 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

520

Total Annual Giving

$2.3B

Total Assets Under Management

$10.7B

Median Grant Size

$12K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

0

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

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Spriestersbach Farm Corporation Education Grants

From Spriestersbach Farm

Agricultural educationYouth educationPublic education

Who can apply: Applicants should provide organizational information, a project description and impact statement, financial information, organizational capacity information, and supporting documents. Applications should include project bids and support documents when appropriate, confirmation from partnering organizations when applicable, and a list of the applicant organization's governing board members. The foundation's purpose emphasizes agricultural education for Indiana residents, particularly young people.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Anne Arundel County Quarterly Grant

From Maryland Farm Bureau

AgricultureCommunity support

Who can apply: Applications are due by Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, or Oct. 1; appears to be a county-level opportunity.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $1K – $10K

FSI Grants (Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation)

From Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation

Environmental restorationEnvironmental preservationEnvironmental education+18 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be nonprofit charitable organizations and must provide an IRS letter designating nonprofit charitable status, a current budget, and a recent annual report. Organizations based nationwide or internationally may apply, although the foundation has a particular interest in projects in Laguna Beach and Southern California. Proposals must address specific objectives, include a timeline, describe anticipated impact, and suggest how results could be replicated or have broader impact. Administrative costs, salaries, endowment requests, and general operating support are not eligible.

Open nowCloses in 25 days (Oct 22, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposals

Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms in Philadelphia

From William Penn Foundation

Urban agricultureCommunity gardensLand preservation+1 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations proposing work that advances the Foundation's Urban Gardens objective and meets the RFP criteria.

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 Federation's corporate giving priorities and mission. Applicants must provide organizational identification, mission and impact information, program details, budget, requested amount, geographic impact, and recognition or presence opportunities. Applications may be submitted by 501(c)(3) organizations, for-profit entities, individuals, or other organizations.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $2K

Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers

From New England Dairy and Food Council

Dairy promotionDairy educationConsumer engagement+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants may be dairy farmers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who are associated with producing cow's milk; retired dairy farmers or agriculture advocates partnered with an active dairy producer; or agriculture organizations within the five-state region. Applicants must not exclusively sell raw milk. Grants prioritize events and programs engaging youth ages 5–24 or millennial parents ages 25–40. Projects must be prospective; grants cannot fund events that have already occurred. Eligible costs include dairy products for sampling when paired with dairy education, limited non-dairy food, liability insurance, staff time, and certain milk-dispensing equipment. Grants cannot fund construction, most capital equipment, or livestock.

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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
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
ZERO FOODPRINT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

$4.3M

Median Grant

$5K

K20Regional
MARYLAND SOYBEAN BOARD

SALISBURY, MD

Annual Giving

$843K

Total Assets

$1.1M

Median Grant

$166K

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

$19.9M

Foundations

32

Total Giving

$27.5M

New YorkView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$13.5M

FloridaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$11M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

22

Total Giving

$61.6M

Foundations

21

Total Giving

$7.3M

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

$4.4M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

13

Total Giving

$8.3M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$4.7M

MissouriView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$2.9M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

11

Total Giving

$1.9B

Types of Foundations in Agriculture & Farming

Independent Foundation140 (26.9%)

$109.2M in annual giving

Family Foundation137 (26.3%)

$32.8M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation45 (8.7%)

$8.5M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit42 (8.1%)

$37.3M in annual giving

Professional Association41 (7.9%)

$35.8M in annual giving

Issue Fund18 (3.5%)

$37.7M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary14 (2.7%)

$20.6M in annual giving

Other83 (16.0%)

$2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Agriculture & Farming

Median Grant Size

$12K

New Grantee Rate

39%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

82%

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 82% 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 (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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