U.S. Department of Agriculture Grants

Open U.S. Department of Agriculture grants

• USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program

  Up to $250Kopen

  USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and m...

  rural_developmenteconomic_developmenttransportationrural businessbusiness development

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program

  Up to $100Kopen

  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds child nutrition progr...

  higher_educationagriculture

• Water and Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants

  Up to $60Kopen

  Water and Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Water and Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planni...

  water_qualitywaste_managementrural_developmentwater infrastructurewaste disposal

• USDA Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi)

  Deadline: Nov 30, 2026open

  USDA Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds urban farmers, beginning ...

• Rural Development Grant Program

  open

  Rural Development Grant Program is sponsored by U. S. Department of Agriculture. This program funds the development of essential community facilities,...

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• USDA Rural Business Development Grants

  open

  USDA Rural Business Development Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds technical assistance and training for small rural...

  small_businessrural_developmenteconomic_developmentrural businesssmall business development

• National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant

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  The National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant is a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds state ag...

  k12_educationnutritioncommunity_developmentyouth_developmentschool lunch

• USDA Value-Added Producer Grants

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  USDA Value-Added Producer Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Supports agricultural businesses adding value to raw products through...

  agricultureeconomic_developmentsmall_businessvalue-added agricultureagricultural marketing

• USDA SBIR Phase I Program

  open

  USDA SBIR Phase I Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

  small_businessagricultureai_agricultureinnovationusda

• USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Programs

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  USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Programs provide loans, loan guarantees, and grants to rural property owners to develop and rehabilitate a...

  affordable_housingrural_developmentcommunity_developmentveteransrental assistance

• USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG)

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  USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds the development and growth of small and emer...

  rural_developmenteconomic_developmentsmall_businesscommunity_developmentagriculture

• Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants

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  Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grants to assist rural communities in repairing and improv...

  water_qualitycommunity_developmentrural_developmenttribal_infrastructureemergency water assistance

• USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

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  USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants, also known as the Section 504 Home Repair Program, provides loans and grants to ...

  affordable_housingrural_developmentcommunity_developmentrural housinghome repair

• USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Targeted Small Grants

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  USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Targeted Small Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds projects improving a...

  food_securitycommunity_developmentpublic_healthhealthy foodfood access

• Child and Adult Care Food Program

  open

  Child and Adult Care Food Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable ou...

  health_disparitiesnutritionearly_childhoodpublic_healthchild nutrition

• USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

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  USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Offers loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners for h...

  affordable_housingrural_developmentcommunity_developmenthome repairrural homeowners

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I (2026 Cycle)

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  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I (2026 Cycle) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds early-stage resea...

  sbir_sttrsmall_businessagricultureinnovationveterans

• Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)

  open

  Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable ou...

  agriculturefood_securitysmall_businessrural_developmentvalue-added

• Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4 NOFO

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  Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4 NOFO is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Provides grants to support the expansion ...

  agriculturefood_securityeconomic_developmentsmall_businessmeat processing

• USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Programs

  open

  USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Programs is a grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture that funds affordable rural rental housing th...

  discover:rural developmentfit_score:44

Where U.S. Department of Agriculture grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What U.S. Department of Agriculture funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent U.S. Department of Agriculture awards:

How to apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture grants

Most U.S. Department of Agriculture applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.