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55 Illinois Agriculture Grants

55 Farming and Agriculture Grants for Illinois

Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline 09/09/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities, ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Fellowships to USA Professionals for Projects Addressing Environmental Issues

Deadline 09/10/24

Fellowships of $20,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 195630

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Consortia and Organizations to Devise Clean Tra...

Deadline 09/12/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International consortia and organizations to devise solutions for clean transportation of produce for Detroit's Eastern Market. Contestants must address the following issues: reducing implementation costs, reducing reliance on fossil fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210003
NEW

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline 09/16/24

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...

GrantWatch ID#: 158802

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Develop Agriculture and Energy Technology

Deadline 09/17/24

Grants to USA small businesses with research and development capabilities for research addressing sustainable agriculture and renewable energy technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications that engage di...

GrantWatch ID#: 161426

Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 09/30/24

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Strengthen the Sheep Industry

Deadline 09/30/24

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for supplies, labor, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186055

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 09/30/24

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 202289
NEW

Grants to USA Florists to Attend Professional Development Conferences

Deadline 10/01/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215120

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline 10/03/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline 10/04/24 LOI Date: 09/20/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160
NEW

Grants to USA State Agencies, Agricultural Trade Organizations, and Eligible For-Profits to Di...

Deadline 10/04/24

Grants to USA state agencies, agricultural trade organizations, regional trade groups, and eligible for-profit organizations to diversify the agricultural export market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 212204

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations for Research in Sustainable Agriculture in Multipl...

Deadline 10/10/24

Grants to USA teams of scientists, educators, institutions, farmers, ranchers, and organizations for agricultural research and education projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects that lead to sustainable and profitable innovations in agricultural sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 163679

Grants to USA Cooperatives in Eligible States to Support Community Projects and Develop Agric...

Deadline 10/15/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, and agriculture education. Examples include food shelf do...

GrantWatch ID#: 183059

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals Partnering with Farmers for Sustainable Farming Resea...

Deadline 10/17/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA agricultural professionals partnering with groups of farmers for sustainable farming projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for educational, research, and demonstration projects. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163678

Grants to Illinois K-12 Teachers for Classroom Projects that Promote Agricultural Literacy

Deadline 10/18/24

Grants of up to $300 to Illinois K-12 teachers for educational projects that promote agricultural literacy in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174275

In-Kind Book Donations to Illinois Teachers and Librarians to Incorporate Agricultural Lessons...

Deadline 10/18/24

In-kind grants of book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois teachers and librarians to incorporate agricultural topics into the curriculum. Grants are intended to promote the integration of agriculture into a wide range of curriculum areas. Books will be shipped ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174703

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, IHEs, Veterinary Associations, and Livestock Producers...

Deadline 10/18/24

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, departments of agriculture, IHEs, veterinary associations, and livestock producer organizations for projects to prevent the spread of animal diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...

GrantWatch ID#: 216306
NEW

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline 10/23/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a USA lab. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 199295

Grants to USA Dairy Farms and Processing Facilities in Multiple States to Support the Producti...

Deadline 10/23/24

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 201942
NEW

Grants to USA Organic Producers and Handlers to Reimburse Certification Costs

Deadline 10/31/24

Grants to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic agricultural products. Qualifying producers may request funds to cover certification costs from state agencies. Producers may request assistance in the following categori...

GrantWatch ID#: 145836

Grants to Illinois Grade 1-12 Teachers in Eligible Locations to Promote Agricultural Education...

Deadline 11/01/24

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois grade 1-12 teachers in eligible locations for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding may be used for a variety of projects, including career fairs, school gardens, agricultural lessons and related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175036
NEW

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurs for Vent...

Deadline 11/03/24

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904
NEW

Grants to USA Educators in Multiple States to Promote Youth Engagement in Agriculture

Deadline 11/07/24 Conference Date: 10/02/24

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA educators in multiple states to teach youth about agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that inspire youth to engage with sustainable practices and view sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Proposals that invol...

GrantWatch ID#: 163676

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Public Food Garde...

Deadline 11/12/24

Grants of up to $1,000 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 159538

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainab...

Deadline 11/21/24 Conference Date: 09/17/24

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted with...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programming to Promote the Dairy Industry

Deadline 12/01/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 178677
NEW

Grants to USA Agricultural and Livestock Producers in Multiple States for Research, Education,...

Deadline 12/05/24 Conference Date: 10/03/24

Grants to USA agricultural and livestock producers in multiple states for research, education, and demonstration projects. Eligible applicants are located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 163677

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Children's N...

Deadline 12/05/24

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200426

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline 12/31/24

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 finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422
Upcoming

Grants to USA Pork Industry, Allied Industry, Academic Public, and Private Partnerships to Pre...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA pork industry, allied industry, academic public, and private partnerships for research to prevent emerging diseases within the pork industry. Priority will be given to projects that are able to generate results quickly and efficiently. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 216110
Upcoming

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Councils, and Public Power Entities to Assess the Energy Efficie...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants and loans to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, public power entities, and rural electric cooperatives to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers in evaluating their energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...

GrantWatch ID#: 184195
NEW

Grants to USA Small Specialty Crop Businesses to Offset Expenses Related to Safety Regulations...

Deadline 01/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204140

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Projects Related to...

Deadline 02/13/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 167740
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline 02/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include food ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 196043

Grants to USA BIPOC Farmers to Support Their Success

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA BIPOC farmers to support their success. Funding is intended for equipment, consulting, education, software, or any other items that will help support a transition to organic farming. Projects that will have the highest positive impact on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 208134

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives Related to Effective Democracy, Sustainable Agricultu...

Deadline 04/04/25 LOI Date: 01/24/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200609

Grants to USA and Netherlands Researchers to Address Sustainable Food Production Systems

Deadline 06/05/25 LOI Date: 10/29/24

Grants to USA and Netherlands researchers associated with IHEs, publicly funded institutions, and laboratories to address sustainable food production systems. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215377

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Industries to Encourage the Creation of New Jobs

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocating t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200412

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Ins...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible counties for economic development feasibility studies. Projects must take place in rural areas where the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165748

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Crea...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

Emergency Assistance to USA Livestock Producers in Multiple States to Compensate Losses Due ...

Deadline Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182188
NEW

Grants to USA Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages Due to Disease and Natu...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182189

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Addressing Dangers to the Country...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 193965

In-Kind Grants of Seeds to USA Nonprofits, Seed Libraries, Community Gardens, Schools, Educati...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of seeds to USA nonprofit organizations, seed libraries, community gardens, schools, and community and educational groups. Assistance is also available for farmers and gardeners whose farms and gardens have been impacted by natural disasters. Grants are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199148

Grants to USA Organic Farmers for Emergency Assistance

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, unexpected life events, and other difficulties tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 205662

Grants to USA Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners to Implement Conservation Practices in Agric...

Deadline Ongoing

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

GrantWatch ID#: 207277

Loans to USA Farmers and Ranchers to Start, Maintain, or Develop Agricultural Business Operati...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210420
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