Closes in 6 daysState of California
Rice Incentive Program
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Closes
- Oct 30, 2026
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government
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Grants for farmers & ranchers
Federal and state notices whose title or description mentions farmers, ranchers or agricultural producers.
GrantsJunction currently lists 7 open and 0 forecasted federal and state opportunities for farmers & ranchers. 3 close within the next 30 days, the next on October 30, 2026. The most active agencies are CA Department of Food and Agriculture, Wildlife Conservation Board and Department of Agriculture. The largest listed award ceiling is $12.5M. 2 require cost sharing.
Counts are calculated from official Grants.gov and state portal records as of Oct 23, 2026.
7Open now
0Forecasted
3Closing in 30 days
3Posted in last 30 days
Open and forecasted opportunities
Filter all 7 in search →Closes in 9 daysState of California
2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture- Award range
- $2.5K – $196K
- Closes
- Nov 2, 2026
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government
Closes in 10 daysState of California
2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture- Award range
- $50K – $12.5M
- Closes
- Nov 3, 2026
- Who can apply
- Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity and 1 more
OpenALN 10.176
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026
Agricultural Marketing Service- Award range
- $2.3M – $3.45M
- Closes
- Dec 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
OpenALN 10.377
Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
Rural Business-Cooperative Service- Award range
- $600K – $1M
- Closes
- Jan 31, 2027
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 7 more
OpenState of California
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue
Wildlife Conservation Board- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Closes
- Ongoing
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government
OpenState of California
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Board- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Closes
- Ongoing
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government
Agencies with the most opportunities
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Foundations and grantmakers that fund farmers or ranchers
All 262 →262 foundations and grantmaking charities that may accept applications made grants to organizations or for purposes matching “farmers” on their latest IRS return.
- The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN · may accept applications$146M/yr
- The Roddenberry FoundationSherman Oaks, CA · may accept applications$4.03M/yr
- Patterson FoundationSt Paul, MN · may accept applications$1.42M/yr
- Eversource Energy Foundation IncHartford, CT · may accept applications$6.16M/yr
- Chs FoundationInver Grove Heights, MN · may accept applications$5.74M/yr
- WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · may accept applications$304M/yr
- The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · may accept applications$185M/yr
- Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationPittsburgh, PA · may accept applications$14M/yr
Source: IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I (latest return per organization). Matched by GrantsJunction against the names of organizations each funder paid, the purposes it reported and its mission. Past giving is not a promise of future funding.
Before you apply
- Many USDA programs for producers are cost-share and loan programs run through your local Farm Service Agency or NRCS office rather than Grants.gov notices.
- Beginning, veteran and socially disadvantaged farmers often get priority or higher cost-share rates; check each notice.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal grants are available for farmers & ranchers right now?
As of the latest refresh, 7 opportunities are open for applications and 0 more are forecasted on Grants.gov. 3 of the open opportunities close within 30 days.
Which federal agencies offer the most opportunities for farmers & ranchers?
Currently: CA Department of Food and Agriculture (2), Wildlife Conservation Board (2), Department of Agriculture (2), Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (1).
Are these all grants?
Not all. Federal funding notices can be grants, cooperative agreements (grants with substantial agency involvement) or other instruments. Among current opportunities for farmers & ranchers: 7 grants.
Are these grants set aside for farmers & ranchers?
Not necessarily. GrantsJunction lists notices whose title or description mentions farmers or ranchers. Some are reserved for them, some give them priority, and some fund organizations that serve them. The official notice says which, and it governs.
How do I see every grant that could fit, not just ones that mention farmers or ranchers?
Search with “Farm or ranch” as your organization type. You get every notice that lists your applicant type, with notices that mention farmers or ranchers ranked first.
Methodology: Grants.gov and most state portals have no applicant type for farmers & ranchers. GrantsJunction matches the words in each notice's title and description, so this list is derived: check the official notice for who may apply. Appearing on this page does not mean an organization is eligible; review each official notice. See how GrantsJunction sources and labels data.