Organic Farming and Local Food Grants for Nonprofits

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Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation)

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted April 1 - May 20, annually

The Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation), based in Sweden, promotes human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines, and healing practices, and by supporting research…

MIT Solve

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Application Deadline:
  • Global Challenges: May 21, 2026
  • Indigenous Communities Fellowship: April 17, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), supports technology-driven solutions that address global challenges.

Through open innovation challenges, Solve…

Charles Hayward Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 30, May 22, and September 18, 2026

The Charles Hayward Foundation provides support to charities registered in the U.K. for projects in the British Isles and the Commonwealth Countries of Africa.

The Foundation's …

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, previously the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of 29 communities throughout the Hartford,…

Quartet Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 28, 2026, by 11 a.m.

The Quartet Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in the West of England.

The Megawatt Community Energy Fund supports community action on reducing carbon in the…

Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 30, annually

The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust supports nonprofit organizations seeking to improve the quality of life for residents of San Luis Obispo, CA, and the surrounding area.

The Trust'…

Island Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$240 - $100000
Average Grant:
$12301

The Island Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in coastal regions of Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with a focus on southeastern Massachusetts.

Areas of interest include:…

AgGeorgia Farm Credit

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

The AgGeorgia Farm Credit Community Mission Fund supports nonprofit organizations located in the 79 counties where AgGeorgia Farm Credit conducts…

Organic farming is an important factor in the development of more sustainable farming practices, helping reduce pollution and contamination while improving efficiency and food security. There are many nonprofits dedicated to assisting the organic farming space. However, these nonprofits are only able to do what they do thanks to the funding provided by organic farming grants.

These grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes, such as training and education programs in organic farming practices, organic farming infrastructure such as greenhouses and irrigation, farmer’s markets for organic farmers to sell produce, or land acquisition to expand organic farms. 

There are many organizations involved in these kinds of grants. Traditionally this included federal agencies, such as the USDA’s Organic Transition Program. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation or the The Clif Family Foundation. 

When drafting an organic farming grant proposal, it's essential to back up your claims and case with relevant, accurate data. You may need to bring up information on anything from food insecurity to the environmental impact of organic farming. A good place to start is the USDA itself. 

If you need further tips on writing award winning grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also start browsing organic farming grants right here, all open for applications.