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Agriculture Grants for California Nonprofits

Grants for California nonprofits working in agriculture, food systems, farm resilience, conservation, rural development, and agricultural education.

What qualifies for this directory?

A listing must explicitly allow nonprofits, be available in California, and include agriculture, farming, food-system, or rural-development evidence.

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Application effort

Light10
Moderate0
High8

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days6
31–90 days6
More than 90 days0
Rolling or not stated6
OpenNationwideHigh effort

Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Fiscal Year 2027 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)

USDA-APHIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announce this funding opportunity to carry out the Plant Protection Act Section 7721…

Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Award
Up to $3,500,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy

The purpose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is…

Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Award
Up to $750,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

Rice Incentive Program

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy

The goal of the Rice Incentive Program is to fund rice conversion projects on areas with highly organic soils in the Delta to 1) stop or reverse ongoing subsidence,…

Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

National Indian Health Outreach and Education

HHS-IHS

The purpose of this NOFO is to further the IHS mission and goals related to providing quality health care to the AI/AN community through outreach and education. Our…

Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Award
Up to $1,101,311
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Rural Development

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

CA Department of Food and Agriculture

Funding and Duration: The CA Dept. of Food and Agriculture anticipates that up to $230,000 will be awarded to projects to support agricultural education and…

Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Award
Up to $195,500
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance

USDOJ-OJP-BJA

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program. This opportunity will support legal…

Deadline
Nov 6, 2026
Award
Up to $600,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Rural Development

OpenNationwideHigh effort

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

USDA-RBCS

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new,…

Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Award
Up to $2,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenCalifornia-specificLight effort

2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)

State Water Resources Control Board

The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website…

Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Award
Not stated
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Solid Waste Management Grant Program

USDA-RUS

Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $1,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

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

USDA-NIFA

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $10,000,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

USDA-RUS

Funds may be used to pay expenses associated with providing technical assistance and/or training (TAT) to: Identify and evaluate solutions to water problems…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $0
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
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Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

OpenNationwideHigh effort

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

USDA-NIFA

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and…

Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award
Up to $650,000
Evidence
Nonprofit confirmed · confirmed
Check eligibilityGrant details →
Why this grant matches this directory

This opportunity was matched using its official source category.

Source evidence: Source category: Agriculture

Original directory analysis

What the current california agriculture landscape tells applicants

Opportunity composition

10 opportunities are California-specific and 8 are nationwide programs available without a captured California conflict. State sources represent the largest captured funder group.

Deadline pressure

6 verified opportunities have a captured deadline in the next 30 days. Applicants should prioritize eligibility confirmation and registration checks before drafting, especially when a federal submission system is involved.

Application workload

Light is the most common estimated effort level, covering 10 listings. This estimate reflects captured registrations, attachments, narrative, budget, and cost-share signals—not a predicted number of hours.

This analysis is recalculated from the directory’s currently verified membership. Missing award amounts are excluded, and changing source facts can alter these patterns on the next aggregation run.

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Sources and method

Every listing retains its official source and must meet this directory’s current eligibility rules.

How listings and totals are calculated

Automated rules normalize source categories and identify funding-use phrases; each classification preserves its triggering text. Headline totals include only verified, currently relevant opportunities with explicit nonprofit evidence.

Aggregates refresh daily. The page’s last-modified signal changes only when membership, material source facts, statistics, or editorial copy changes. Missing award amounts are never treated as zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many california agriculture are currently available?

We currently count 18 verified, relevant opportunities with confirmed nonprofit eligibility. 18 are open and 0 are forecasted. The count changes when official sources add, close, or materially revise grants.

How does a grant qualify for this california agriculture page?

A listing must explicitly allow nonprofits, be available in California, and include agriculture, farming, food-system, or rural-development evidence.

Are nationwide grants included?

Yes. 8 nationwide opportunities are included because their captured eligibility does not conflict with California availability. They are labeled “Nationwide,” not California-specific.

How current is this directory?

Source records and aggregates are checked on a daily cadence. “New,” “closing soon,” and “recently changed” groups are calculated from the latest verified records; applicants should still confirm final terms on the official source before applying.

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