Nonprofit Grant Deadlines

Food and agriculture grants for nonprofits

These grants fund hunger relief, nutrition programs, local food systems, farm viability and agricultural education. Listings come from USDA agencies, California programs and community foundations that support food and basic needs.

Food banks and pantries should look closely at what a grant will pay for. Some cover food and staff, while others only cover equipment or distribution. Farm and market programs may ask for proof that growers are involved, so line up those partners before you write.

Many state nutrition programs pay by reimbursement, which means you spend first and get repaid later. Check that your cash flow can carry the gap before you commit.

Pick a grant below, open the official notice, and check who can apply before anything else.

13 open listings right now. The next deadline is November 2, 2026. 6 research calls match, collapsed below.

Deadline times and time zones vary. Check the funder's page for the exact cutoff.

Open grants, closing soonest first

  • MON2Nov 2026

    CA2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

    Closes Mon, Nov 2

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $230,000 total available

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Agriculture, Education, Employment, Labor & Training.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • MON2Nov 2026

    FederalTribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

    Closes Mon, Nov 2

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • TUE3Nov 2026

    CA2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program

    Closes Tue, Nov 3

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $13,500,000 total available

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Disadvantaged Communities, Food & Nutrition, Health & Human Services.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • TUE10Nov 2026

    FederalCapacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program

    Closes Tue, Nov 10

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-011938.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • THU19Nov 2026

    FederalEasement Restoration and Stewardship

    Closes Thu, Nov 19

    Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or other). Opportunity USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • TUE1Dec 2026

    FederalDairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

    Closes Tue, Dec 1

    Agricultural Marketing Service

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-AMS-TM-DBI-G-26-0011.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • THU3Dec 2026

    FederalHispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

    Closes Thu, Dec 3

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-HSI-011903.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • FRI4Dec 2026

    CA2027 CNIP Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

    Closes Fri, Dec 4

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $750,000 total available

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Agriculture, Food & Nutrition, Health & Human Services.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • FRI4Dec 2026

    FederalSpecialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

    Closes Fri, Dec 4

    Agricultural Marketing Service

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or other). Opportunity USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • MON7Dec 2026

    FederalMPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

    Closes Mon, Dec 7

    Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or other). Opportunity RD-RBS-26-03-MPPEP.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • WED3Mar 2027

    FLFood and Basic Needs grants

    Closes Wed, Mar 3, 2027

    Community Foundation for Northeast Florida · opens January 5, 2027

    Who can apply: Nonprofits providing food, clothing and other basic needs. Local to Northeast Florida.

    Official page · last checked October 28, 2026

  • Rollingno set date

    CABeet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grants

    CA Department of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Agriculture, Science, Technology, and Research & Development.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • Rollingno set date

    CAWolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program

    Department of Fish and Wildlife · $600,000 total available

    Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Agriculture, Animal Services, Environment & Water.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

Research and science calls (6)

Show 6 research calls

These are mostly written for universities, labs and research institutes. Read the notice to see whether your nonprofit can apply.

  • MON2Nov 2026

    FederalEmergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications

    Closes Mon, Nov 2

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-SCRI-012018.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • WED4Nov 2026

    Federal1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program

    Closes Wed, Nov 4

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-CBGP-011698.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • TUE17Nov 2026

    FederalSmall Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

    Closes Tue, Nov 17

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • THU31Dec 2026

    FederalAgriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

    Closes Thu, Dec 31

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • THU31Dec 2026

    FederalAgriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program

    Closes Thu, Dec 31

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

  • THU31Dec 2026

    FederalTribal Colleges Research Grants Program

    Closes Thu, Dec 31

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697.

    Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

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