68 Michigan Agriculture Grants

Fellowships to USA faculty and staff at Tribal IHEs and school districts for training programs addressing food production. Applicants should work in research and education relating to agriculture and food production. Applicants must be faculty or staff at 1994 Tribal C...

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral scholars to participate in a research project at an institute of higher education in Israel. The purpose of this program is to allow scholars to dedicate their time to training and academic research. The post-...

Grants to USA qualified investigators for research designed to protect livestock from disease. The purpose of the program is to improve preparedness, mitigation, prevention, and response capabilities for the H5N1 virus among swine. Proposals should aim to have a signif...

Grants of $600 to USA Tribe members to mitigate financial loss incurred during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to support meatpacking and agricultural workers. The relevant period of employment is January 27, 2020 through May 11, 2023. Priority w...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that develop food systems and agriculture, conserve natural resources, and preserve historic arts, culture, and heritage. Priority is given to organizations whose work benefits the...

Grants to USA schools, government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers for programs to increase access to local foods for eligible schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare institutions, local agencies, and agricultural producers to develop agriculture and healthy eating programs in schools. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed p...

Grants to USA government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance water resources and farms in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support conservation projects that improve, protect, and restore rivers and streams in parts of Illinois, Indiana...

Fellowships to USA indigenous graduate, undergraduate, and technical students to support agricultural studies. The program will support expenses that include professional development, housing, meal plans, equipment, tuition and fees, and testing costs. The purpose of t...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal universities for projects to prevent the spread of animal diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for impactful projects ...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. Applicants will receive a financial stipend, access to a professional network, and necessary training. Applicants should work in the agricultural sector. Entrepreneurs will part...

Grants to Michigan government agencies to improve local roadways and promote economic development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical highway needs, improve the ability of the state to compete in an in...

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA early-career scientists to conduct research projects on fertilizer efficiency. Funding is intended for innovative, high-impact research projects that will improve crop yield, enhance the nutritional quality of crops, and boost enviro...

Financial assistance to USA livestock producers to mitigate financial losses suffered due to livestock illness. Funding is intended to support applicants facing financial damage from a reduction in milk production following diagnosed illness in their dairy cows. This p...

Grants and loans to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, public power entities, and rural electric cooperatives to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers in evaluating their energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...

Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...

Grants to USA grape and wine researchers for research projects related to the wine industry. Funding is intended to support projects addressing a wide range of focus areas, including enology; grapevine pest and disease management; breeding and genetics; education and o...

Grants to USA and territories small specialty crop businesses to offset expenses related to safety regulations and requirements. Funding is intended for on-farm food safety program expenses, including certification receipt or renewal, as well as related costs. Applican...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and consulting firms to conduct research on the efficacy and long-term outcomes of farm-to-school programs. Research projects should focus on broad geographic areas and equity, and should result in the publi...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to women's health. The purpose of the accelerator is to generate nutrition-based solutions that address women's physical and mental health. Areas of interest includ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA conservation organizations, agricultural landowners, Indigenous communities, and ranchers for projects with clear conservation benefits. Funding is intended for projects that will reduce the need for physical fences, thereby benefiting wi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with IHEs, government, nonprofit, and for-profit entities for studies to enhance farm biodiversity. The research will focus on understanding the socio-economic factors associated with cooperative farm mana...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve the market potential of local crops produced within the state. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inten...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and school entities for youth-led initiatives that serve individuals and communities in need. Programs must be in one of the following focus areas: agriculture, nutrition, food politics and education, and food security. Eligible or...

Grants to USA and territories eligible institutions of higher education for disaster preparedness programs. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs to prepare for, respond...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include food ac...

Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop agriculture solutions that use technologies from the aviation industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the e...

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and support to graduate students looking to pursue a career in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences. Eligible applicants have defined rese...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA BIPOC farmers to support their success. Funding is intended for equipment, consulting, education, software, or any other items that will help support a transition to organic farming. Projects that will have the highest positive impact on t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

Grant to a Michigan nonprofit organization for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, and families. Grants may be used ...

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may...

Opportunity for USA farmers, ranchers, solar developers, and organizations to pilot projects integrating cattle grazing areas with solar energy production. Funding is intended to promote clean energy and sustainable agriculture through shared land use. Both new and cur...

Grants to Michigan qualifying local government agencies for agricultural conservation easements. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of development rights, with the goal of preserving locally significant farmland. Funded programs may be township, multi-towns...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects to serve children up to the age of eighteen years old in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects to benefit children an...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, individuals, and government agencies for research projects related to systems biology. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Fundi...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. For democracy projects, the focus is national. The ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salarie...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers who are members of cooperatives for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended to foster public trust in the dairy industry, promote its image, increase awareness of the health and n...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the followin...

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for animal adv...

Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. In add...