Department of Agriculture Grants
MissionProviding leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds grants supporting rural development, agricultural research, food safety, nutrition assistance, conservation, and forestry. USDA grants are administered through agencies including the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Rural Development, the Forest Service, and the Food and Nutrition Service. Programs support farmers, ranchers, rural communities, universities, and nonprofits working on food security, sustainable agriculture, broadband access in rural areas, and natural resource conservation.
Funding Pattern
TimingNIFA research grants typically have spring deadlines. Rural Development programs accept applications on a rolling basis or with annual cycles.