52 Vermont Grants for Farming and Agriculture

Competition to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, government agency, academic institution, or individual for projects to reduce the mortality rate of children under the age of five. Project proposals may include, but are not limited t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to farming. The purpose of funding is to prepare farms to cope with climate change and extreme weather events. Eligible focus areas include soil health, biodiversity, watershed health, c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects related to renewable natural resources. Funding is intended for evidence-based research projects that create impact and generate real-world applications. Projects may be at any stage, from planning to pro...

Grants of $500 to USA elementary school classrooms and community organizations to create a garden for educational purposes. Funding is intended to help engage students in grades K through 6 in the study of herbs. Grant funds may be used for herb plants as well as suppl...

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...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations to run farm-to-school programs in schools. Applicants are advised that the required registration may take several days to complete. This program is intended to provide technical assistance to schools starting o...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont livestock farmers for initiatives to improve agricultural conditions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to enhance water quality, soil health, and pollinator habitat. F...

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must still ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont early childhood care centers, K-12 schools, and pre-K programs to encourage healthy eating in young children. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for farm-to-school...

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, businesses, and farmers to purchase new equipment to promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended to improve the environment, including the state's air and water quality. Grants may be used to buy equipment that w...

Grants to Vermont producer associations and service provider organizations for activities that benefit businesses within the state’s forestry and agricultural sectors. Applicants must register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, you...

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible prop...

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...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest product in...

Grants to USA dairy farmers, producers, technical service providers, and milk buyers in Northeastern states for projects to benefit the dairy industry. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations prior to the deadline. Grants are available to applicants i...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers to increase access to healthy foods for school children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operating expenses and capital improvements for agricultural fairs and events. Funding is intended for capital projects that will assist the agricultural community through fairground improvements and infr...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operational support. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents and en...

Grants to Vermont organizations to develop and implement projects that improve water quality within the state. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to stormwater, forestry, wetlands, roads, and agricultural pollution prevention. The go...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont businesses to support networking and sales activities. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist local farming or forestry businesses. The goal of the grant program is to mitiga...

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...

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...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont farms, organizations, and businesses for activities to improve water and soil quality. Funding is intended to support the adoption of soil-based practices that not only improve the soil, but also reduce erosion and agricultural waste....

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-potent...

In-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts K-12 public schools and nonprofit organizations to establish environmental and educational orchards. The program involves the planting of trees onsite at the participating school or organization. A staff...

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...

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...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to promote justice, equity, and sustainability in local communities. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include food access and environmental justice and p...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community development projects. Funding is intended for activities that involve residents and demonstrate community support. The goal of the grant program is to provide initial funding for promot...

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop a ...

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, and in-kind support to Vermont farms and farmers for agricultural projects. Funding is intended to provide pasture management technical assistance and economic support to farmers to improve water quality and on-farm liv...

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and conservation funds. Some loans are available for socially...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 18-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, mentor...

Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...

Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cleanup;...

Grants and in-kind assistance to Vermont farmers for projects that address erosion and surface runoff. Funding supports expenses related to establishing perennially vegetated grassed waterways, filter strips, critical source area seeding, and associated infrastructure ...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, public...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local famil...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and charities for initiatives to impact the community. Funding areas of interest include resilient communities, sustainable agriculture, industry workforce, education, youth involvement, and environmental...

Scholarships of up to $500 to USA individuals for biodynamic educational opportunities. Funding is intended to give more people access to training, conferences, online and in-person courses, and other educational opportunities on the topic. Applicants are able to choos...