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Program Name	Funder	Type	Select Eligibility Here	Eligibility	Deadline Type	Application Opens	Application Deadline	Funding Min	Funding Max	Funding Range ($)	Select Fundable Activities Here	Fundable Activities	Description	Priority Demographics	Included in NL
Mahiʻai Micro Fund	The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed	05/01/2026	05/15/2026	3,000	5,000		Operational Costs	Operational Costs	The Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program provides direct, flexible financial support to Native Hawaiian farmers to help offset rising operational costs and strengthen farm operations. Farmers may be eligible for: Up to $5,000 if impacted by recent Kona Low weather events Up to $3,000 for general operational support This funding can help cover immediate recovery needs and support ongoing stability and growth.	Native Hawaiian	TRUE
Mitigation of Axis Deer and Other Animals Grant Program	Lokahi Pacific/County of Maui Department of Agriculture	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed		05/18/2026		100,000		Equipment, Fencing, Livestock, Staffing, Supplies	Equipment Fencing Livestock Staffing Supplies	The purpose of this program is to provide grants to eligible Maui County resident farmers and ranchers with sustained economic losses resulting from the loss of pasture forage for cattle, death of cattle, destruction of farms, reduced crop yields, and other agriculture property damages arising directly from the excessive axis deer population. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Please DO NOT wait until the deadline to submit your application.		TRUE
Environmental Protection & Green Grants	County of Maui	Grant	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), For Profit Organizations	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3) For Profit Organizations	Fixed		05/22/2026	460,000	1,400,000		Equipment, Marketing, Staffing, Supplies, Travel, Fringe Benefits, Operational Costs, Indirect Costs	Equipment Marketing Staffing Supplies Travel Fringe Benefits Operational Costs Indirect Costs	The Environmental Protection Grants and Green Grants both support sustainability initiatives including invasive species management, natural resource protection, conservation, restoration, and climate change resilience. Organics related projects such as composting and soil remediation are included under this category.		TRUE
Wetlands Restoration Grants	County of Maui	Grant	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), For Profit Organizations	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3) For Profit Organizations	Fixed		05/22/2026	800,000	1,200,000		Equipment, Marketing, Staffing, Supplies, Travel, Fringe Benefits, Operational Costs, Indirect Costs	Equipment Marketing Staffing Supplies Travel Fringe Benefits Operational Costs Indirect Costs	The Wetlands Restoration Grants support the efforts of organizations dedicated to wetland restoration within the county.		TRUE
Increasing Aquaculture Production for Local Consumption and/or to Replace Imports AQUA26	Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed	05/01/2026	05/26/2026		40,000				The primary goal of AQUA26 is to increase aquaculture production for local consumption and/or to replace seafood imported into the State. Priority will be given to eligible producers with innovative projects to share with the industry that have potential for county or statewide benefit. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $160,000 in general funds for these Aquaculture Projects. There will be four awards – one award of $40,000 for each county, Hawaii, Kaua’i, Maui and O’ahu. Eligible producers may submit separate proposals for more than one county, however, they may be limited to one award.		TRUE
Import Replacement_IMPREPLACE26	Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed	05/01/2026	05/26/2026		250,000				Applicants shall propose a project to increase production to replace fruits imported into the State. Priority will be given to eligible producers with innovative projects that will lead to the wide distribution of plants for backyard and/or subsistence growers as well as commercial operations for the purpose of producing fruit for local consumption. Proposals can focus on one or more imported fruit types. If the proposal is to replace one fruit type, consideration will be given to the impact that replacing that fruit will have on the effort to replace imported fruit, which will reduce the number of invasive species brought into the State, as well. To achieve this goal, DAB announces the availability of approximately $250,000 in general funds for one Import Replacement Project to replace fruits imported into the State. This solicitation will fund one award for a project that results in the most impact to fruit production in the State. DAB will administer a competitive process to award funds and provide oversight to monitor the project. The primary goal of IMPREPLACE26 is to increase production to replace fruits imported into the State.		TRUE
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP)	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed	04/01/2026	06/01/2026	20,000	115,000	$20,000 to $115,000	Education, Research	Education Research	NIFA requests applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) RFA for FY 2026 to enable the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters and disaster threats. This program supports innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and specific responses related to disasters or disaster threats caused by natural, human-made, or technological hazards or by other factors that contribute to the exposure of or risk to a community.		TRUE
Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed		06/01/2026						Provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to restore farmland damaged by natural disasters. Submit a request for assistance to your local FSA office. FSA will recommend the conservation practices to seek financial assistance for, ECP can cover up to 75% of costs for eligible conservation practices. Practices include debris removal, fencing, grading & shaping and conservation structures		TRUE
Regional Food System Partnerships	USDA - AMS	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers, Educational Institutions, Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Cooperatives, For Profit Organizations, Federally Recognized Tribes	Farmers/Ranchers Educational Institutions Government Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Cooperatives For Profit Organizations Federally Recognized Tribes		04/21/2026	06/05/2026	100,000	1,000,000	$100,000 to $250,000 (Planning & Design); $250,000 to $1,000,000 (Implementation & Expansion)	Equipment, Marketing, Staffing, Supplies, Operational Costs, Fringe Benefits, Indirect Costs, Travel	Equipment Marketing Staffing Supplies Operational Costs Fringe Benefits Indirect Costs Travel	The purpose of the RFSP program is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. Projects should demonstrate how partners will work together to address local and regional food system challenges (i.e. market access, coordination across value chains, producer support). Eligible applicants are partnerships established through an official agreement between at least one eligible entity and at least one eligible partner, as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).		TRUE
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations	Department of the Interior Business Center	Grant	Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Federally Recognized Tribes	Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Federally Recognized Tribes	Fixed	03/31/2026	06/08/2026	75,000	200,000	$75,000 to $200,000	Cultural Preservation, Education, Staffing, Operational Costs	Cultural Preservation Education Staffing Operational Costs	The HOIHI Grant Program is an innovative initiative aimed at leveraging Hawaiian traditional knowledge to support economic development within the Native Hawaiian Community (NHC), promote economic growth in the State of Hawaii, and provide Native Hawaiian organizations (NHO) with the needed resources to transform tourism into a regenerative and collaborative industry. Funding will be awarded to applicants/projects who meet one or more of the following priorities: - Enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of the NHC by developing business opportunities in the visitor industry, providing business development training, or stimulating economic activity; - Uplift, perpetuate, and in some cases revive, traditional Hawaiian practices (e.g., olelo Hawaii, kapa making, lauhala and kaula weaving, hula, amongst many others, including lesser-known practices) by creating opportunities for demonstrations, visitor education on history, usage, and protocols, or hands-on visitor participation experiences in the cultural practice; - Undertake related activities with visitors that convey respect and reaffirm the principle of reciprocation to the place, resources, and traditional knowledge holders and practitioners; AND/OR - Support the maintenance, enhancement, and protection of Hawaii’s natural resources, wahi kupuna (ancestral places), and wahi pana (sacred sites) at areas impacted by tourism while enhancing visitor services to promote respect and reciprocity. In concert with the requirements of the NATIVE Act, every successful HOIHI grant application must also support implementation of one or more of the Administration priorities listed under the Program Priorities for	Native Hawaiian	TRUE
Renewable Resources Extension Act - National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF) Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed		06/08/2026	130,000	150,000	$130,000 to $150,000	Research	Research	The purpose of the RREA-NFF grant program is to provide funds for Extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. The program supports Extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of forest and rangeland best management practices. The program supports projects that enhance the longevity of forest and rangeland resources by making relevant scientific results available to landowners and managers of forest and rangeland resources. RREA-NFF promotes maximizing the reach and impacts of the Cooperative Extension system to ensure the effective management and conservation of forest and rangeland systems for socioeconomic benefits (e.g., forest products, livestock production, and recreation) and enhance preparedness against a variety of threats including land fragmentation, drought, pests, diseases, and invasive species.		TRUE
Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP)	Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB)	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Government Organizations	Farmers/Ranchers Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Government Organizations	Fixed	05/08/2026	06/08/2026						The Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP) supports projects that provide the highest measurable benefits or return-on-investment to the specialty crop industry segment in Hawai‘i. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” Projects must enhance the competitiveness of Hawai‘i-grown specialty crops, in either the domestic or foreign markets. Preference is given to projects that measurably increase the production and/or consumption of specialty crops, and/or foster the development of fledgling crops and organic operations.		TRUE
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed		06/08/2026		102,000		Research	Research	The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it. The program provides funding for Extension programs that address the unique needs of Tribal communities. The FRTEP supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities, aiming to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.	Native Hawaiian	TRUE
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed	04/28/2026	06/12/2026	150,000	300,000	$150,000 to $300,000	Research	Research	In FY 2026, under Assistance Listing 10.330, the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program will support the development of improved alfalfa seed and forage production systems, practices, and supporting technologies.		TRUE
Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Pre-Application	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Educational Institutions Government Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Fixed		06/15/2026	50,000	10,000,000	$50,000 to $10,000,000	Research	Research	The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) is a competitive USDA grants program that funds research and extension projects addressing agricultural challenges for specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crops industries by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose a unique approach to solving problems facing the specialty crop industry using a systems approach. SCRI uses a two-stage application process. In the first stage, applicants submit a pre-application containing a Stakeholder Relevance Statement (SRS), which is reviewed by panels of industry representatives from various specialty crop sectors. These panels determine which applicants will be invited to submit a full application. Standard research and extension projects may request up to $1,000,000 per year for up to five years, while larger Coordinated Agricultural Projects may request up to $2,000,000 per year.		TRUE
Research and Education Grant	Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE)	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed		06/15/2026		350,000		Research	Research	Researchers at institutions are invited to submit pre-proposals for the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Research and Education Grant, which funds interdisciplinary projects advancing the environmental, economic, and social components of sustainable agriculture. Projects must integrate both research and rigorous educational outreach, and require meaningful collaboration with producers. If your pre-proposal is selected, you will be invited to submit a full proposal. Teams should include researchers, students, agricultural professionals, and producers, with a maximum budget of $350,000 over one to three years.		TRUE
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed	04/22/2026	06/23/2026		350,000		Research	Research	This program fosters quality of life in rural communities by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development; improving coordination among Federal agencies, other levels of government and institutions, and private organizations in rural areas; and developing and disseminating information about rural conditions.		TRUE
Open Data Framework	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Government Organizations	Educational Institutions Government Organizations	Fixed	04/27/2026	06/26/2026	923,325	923,325	923,325	Research	Research	The Open Data Framework aims to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities, and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation, support technological progress, profitability, and increase production efﬁciencies.		TRUE
Methyl Bromide Transition Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Fixed		06/29/2026		500,000		Research	Research	The Methyl Bromide Transition Program supports the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide. It seeks to solve pest problems in key agricultural production and post-harvest management systems, processing facilities, and transport systems for which methyl bromide has been withdrawn or withdrawal is imminent.		TRUE
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service	Grant	Government Organizations, Educational Institutions, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Federally Recognized Tribes, Farmers/Ranchers	Government Organizations Educational Institutions Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Federally Recognized Tribes Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling		09/30/2026		750,000		Conservation	Conservation	The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program offers grants and cooperative agreements to help private landowners, nonprofits, tribes, and other non-federal partners restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on private lands. With awards up to $750,000 and no cost-sharing requirement, the program supports a wide range of on-the-ground conservation activities, from wetland restoration and streambank stabilization to prescribed burning and native plant planting. Projects are evaluated on their ability to benefit federal trust species such as migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, and pollinators, with priority given to cost-effective, science-based approaches in key focus areas. Interested applicants must contact their local PFW Program office before developing or submitting an application, with the FY26 window open through September 30, 2026.		TRUE
Emergency Farm Loans	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed		12/15/2026						Provides Emergency and Operating loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to natural disasters or livestock quarantine. Can pay for farm operating and family living expenses. Applications must be submitted within 8 months of the disaster designation date.		TRUE
Rapid Response to Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712)	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Individuals	Educational Institutions Government Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Individuals	Rolling		12/31/2026	10,000	10,000,000		Research	Research	This program area priority is designed to rapidly deploy strategies and fill knowledge and information gaps to protect the Nation’s food and agricultural supply chains, from production through consumption, during and after weather events and disasters.		TRUE
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program	USDA - NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions	Educational Institutions	Rolling	04/22/2026	12/31/2026	150,000	2,500,000		Research	Research	This program develops research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. It aims to teach leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities that are necessary to prepare students to be competitive with other students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector, government, and academia. TCRGP has an open submission for FY 2026, with three phases of acceptance. Projects can be submitted anytime between publication and December 31, 2026.	Native Hawaiian	TRUE
Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation Project Grants	Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation	Grant	Teachers, Educational Institutions	Teachers Educational Institutions	Fixed	05/01/2026	01/31/2027			$200/teacher or $1,000/school	Supplies, Professional Development, Education	Supplies Professional Development Education	Teachers from Hawai’i public schools can apply for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Project Grants to help advance their environmental education goals. Previous grantees have used KHF funds for garden supplies, eco-footprint workshops, vermicompost trainings, and more. Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Project Grants assist Hawai’i public school teachers in paying for supplies and trainings for their classroom environmental education initiatives of up to $200 per teacher or $1,000 per school. Application for the 2026-2027 school year open May 1, 2026 and close January 31, 2027!		TRUE
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed		03/01/2027						Provides financial assistance to producers for losses of livestock not covered by other programs, honeybees, and farm-raised fish due to adverse weather events.		TRUE
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed		03/01/2027						Compensates producers for livestock deaths exceeding normal mortality due to disasters. Livestock owner must have legally owned the livestock on the day the livestock died and/or were injured by an eligible loss condition; eligible types of livestock include: cattle (beef and dairy), poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys), swine, alpacas, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, sheep, and more (see Fact Sheet for complete list of eligible livestock).		TRUE
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Field Trip Grants	Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation	Grant	Teachers	Teachers	Fixed	05/01/2026	03/01/2027		1,000		Education, Travel, Supplies, Professional Development	Education Travel Supplies Professional Development	Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Field Trip Grants help bring students to outdoor sites where they can experience hands-on learning about Hawaiʻi’s environment. Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation offers financial assistance up to $1,000 per school to Hawaiʻi public schools which otherwise could not afford to participate in environmental field trips. Most field trip locations provide hands-on learning experiences for students grades K-12 and offer educational tours that can be customized to any grade level. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open on May 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2027!		TRUE
2026 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant	KidsGardening.org	Grant	Educational Institutions, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Student	Educational Institutions Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Student	Rolling			500	1,000	$500 to $1,000	Community Outreach, Education, Youth Programs	Community Outreach Education Youth Programs	The Gro More Good Grassroots Grant, offered by KidsGardening.org in partnership with the Scotts Miracle‑Gro Foundation, supports youth garden programs that help children learn, grow, and thrive through hands‑on gardening. Funding is available for schools, nonprofits, and community organizations looking to start or expand garden‑based education projects. This grant is ideal for programs focused on nutrition, environmental stewardship, outdoor learning, and community engagement. Eligibility: Schools, nonprofits, and youth‑serving organizations in the U.S., Programs must support youth gardening and provide hands‑on learning opportunities, Projects should focus on nutrition, environmental stewardship, outdoor learning, or community engagement, Organizations must demonstrate capacity to maintain the garden and engage youth meaningfully, Funding cannot support individuals or for‑profit entities		TRUE
America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR Program)	America’s Seed Fund	Grant			Rolling			50,000	275,000	$50,000 to $275,000	Research	Research	The America’s Seed Fund, powered by the National Science Foundation, provides early‑stage funding to startups and small businesses developing breakthrough, high‑impact technologies. This program supports deep‑tech innovation across fields like AI, biotech, advanced materials, robotics, clean energy, and more. Awardees receive non‑dilutive funding to conduct research and development, validate technical feasibility, and move toward commercialization. It’s one of the most significant opportunities for science‑driven founders looking to bring transformative ideas to market. Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S.-based, for‑profit small business with fewer than 500 employees, The company must be majority U.S.-owned and independently operated, Work must be R&D‑focused, aiming to develop innovative, high‑risk, commercially viable technologies, Principal Investigator (PI) must be primarily employed by the small business at the time of award (SBIR) or may be employed by a partnering research institution (STTR), STTR applicants must partner with a nonprofit research institution for at least 30% of the project effort, Individuals may apply only after forming an eligible small business; awards cannot go directly to individuals, Projects must align with NSF’s mission to support transformative, science‑driven innovation.		TRUE
Community Impact Grants	Conagra Brands Foundation	Grant	Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Rolling								The Conagra Foods Foundation supports select nonprofit organizations that align with our core focus areas. This includes a broad array of initiatives that address food insecurity and have a clear community focus and provide entrepreneurial skills to help individuals participate in the farm-to-fork economy. A Letter of Intent must be submitted to receive a grant applicaiton.		TRUE
Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op		Market Opportunity	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers									The Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op has expanded processing operations on Maui & Kauaʻi and is now actively buying Palaʻi and Kabocha squash, in addition to ʻUlu, in preparation to fulfill orders by the DOE for school meals in 2026. They currently pay $1.15/lb for Palaʻai. All pricing, drop-off locations, & hours can be found on the Crop-drop Page. While they now only purchase ʻulu from co-op members, farmers do not have to be members to sell Palaʻai or other co-crops such as Kalo.		TRUE
HerRise Micro‑Grant	HerRise	Grant			Rolling Monthly				500	$500	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	The HerRise Micro‑Grant supports women of color who are building small businesses, side hustles, and community‑focused ventures. Each month, one entrepreneur receives a $500 grant to help cover essential expenses, launch new ideas, or strengthen day‑to‑day operations. This program is designed to uplift underrepresented founders with accessible, no‑strings‑attached funding that can make a meaningful difference at an early stage. Eligibility: Business must be 51% owned by a woman of color, Must be a U.S.-registered, for‑profit small business, Business must have less than $1 million in gross revenue, Nonprofits, franchises, direct sellers, authorized resellers, and independent consultants are not eligible, Applicants must submit an online application and pay a small administrative fee.	"LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, & AAPI"	TRUE
Koa Credit Builder Loan	Hawaiian Council	Financing/Loans	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling				2,500	$2,500	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	The Credit Builder Loan is designed to help community members strengthen their financial foundation and work toward future goals. By making small, manageable monthly payments, borrowers can establish or improve their credit history, an important step toward qualifying for larger opportunities such as car loans, mortgages, or business financing.		TRUE
NASE Growth Grants Program	National Association of Self Employment	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling				4,000	$4,000	Staffing, Equipment	Staffing Equipment	The NASE Growth Grants Program provides targeted funding to help micro‑business owners take their next strategic step. Members of the National Association for the Self‑Employed can apply for grants of up to $4,000 to support marketing, hiring, equipment purchases, expansion projects, and other growth‑focused needs. This program is ideal for solo entrepreneurs and small teams looking for practical, flexible funding to strengthen their business operations. Eligibility: Must be a current NASE member in good standing, Must demonstrate a specific business need that the grant will address, Must provide a clear plan for how funds will be used to support business growth, Must show how the grant will improve business success and include supporting documents (e.g., résumé, business plan), Grants are awarded at the sole discretion of NASE and are not guaranteed.	Small/Beginning Farmers or Rancher	TRUE
Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program	Foundation of Food & Agriculture Research	Grant	Educational Institutions, Fiscally Sponsored Organizations	Educational Institutions Fiscally Sponsored Organizations	Rolling				150,000	$150,000	Education, Research	Education Research	The FFAR Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program provides swift, flexible funding to address emerging or urgent threats to U.S. agriculture. ROAR supports short‑term research, diagnostics, and extension projects that respond to crises such as pest outbreaks, disease threats, or other unexpected challenges impacting crops or livestock. This program is ideal for researchers, universities, and industry partners needing immediate resources to generate rapid solutions and protect agricultural productivity. Eligibility: Universities, nonprofits, commodity groups, and industry partners working in U.S. agriculture; Projects must address an urgent or emerging threat to crops or livestock; Funding supports short‑term research, diagnostics, and extension responses; Applicants must demonstrate immediate need and the potential for rapid impact; Matching funds are strongly encouraged (but not always required); Projects must directly benefit U.S. agriculture and align with FFAR’s mission.		TRUE
Social Impact Funds	American Heart Association	Grant	Nonprofit Organization (501c3), Government Organizations	Nonprofit Organization (501c3) Government Organizations	Rolling			50,000	250,000	$50,000 to $250,000	Climate, Community Outreach	Climate Community Outreach	The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Funds invest in community‑based organizations, social enterprises, and local innovators working to address the social and economic drivers of health. These funds support projects that improve access to healthy food, housing stability, economic mobility, transportation, and other community conditions that influence cardiovascular health. This opportunity is ideal for mission‑driven organizations seeking catalytic funding to scale solutions that advance health equity and strengthen community well‑being. Eligibility: For‑profit and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, Applicants must be local to the community for geographically targeted funding opportunities, Organizations must address social determinants of health, such as; Healthcare access and quality, Food security, Economic empowerment, Eligible organizations typically have less than $10M in annual revenue, Projects must demonstrate community‑led impact and the potential to improve health equity.	Working in historically marginalized communities	TRUE
Substack Creator Accelerator Fund	Substack Creator	Grant			Rolling				25,000	$25,000	Education	Education	The Substack Creator Accelerator Fund supports emerging and established writers, journalists, and creators who want to grow their publications on Substack. Selected creators receive financial backing, editorial guidance, audience‑building support, and access to a community of peers. This program is ideal for writers looking to scale their newsletter, experiment with new formats, or turn their creative work into a sustainable business. Eligibility: Open to creators with existing paid subscribers on another platform (e.g., Patreon, Memberful, Supercast), Applicants must be willing to migrate their paid subscriber base to Substack, Creators should demonstrate consistent publishing, an engaged audience, and clear potential for growth, Ideal for writers, journalists, podcasters, and digital creators seeking revenue stability during transition, Must commit to publishing on Substack during the guarantee period, Funding is designed to match or exceed prior platform revenue, ensuring creators don’t lose income while switching.		TRUE
The Amber Grant for Women Entrepreneurs	Womens Net	Grant			Rolling Monthly			10,000	25,000	$10,000 to $25,000			The Amber Grant, created to honor the memory of Amber Wigdahl, supports women entrepreneurs who are building meaningful, mission‑driven businesses. Each month, one woman‑owned business receives a $10,000 grant, and all monthly winners are automatically considered for a $25,000 year‑end award. This is a great opportunity for founders seeking accessible, story‑driven funding that values passion, purpose, and impact. Eligibility: Open to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada, Eligible for both new and existing businesses, including early‑stage ideas, for‑profit and nonprofit women‑led ventures may apply, Applicants must be 18 or older, Monthly winners are automatically considered for the annual $25,000 award, No industry restrictions — all business types of welcome.	Small/Beginning Farmers or Rancher	TRUE
The Awesome Foundation Grant	The Awesome Foundation	Grant	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling Monthly			1,000	1,000	$1,000 to $1,000	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter's "trustees" and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects.		TRUE
Wish Local Empowerment Program	Wish	Grant			Rolling				2,000	$2,000	Equipment, Infrastructure, Marketing, Education	Equipment Infrastructure Marketing Education	The Wish Local Empowerment Program provides micro‑grants to support small, independently owned retail businesses in underserved communities. The program aims to strengthen local economies by helping shop owners cover essential expenses, improve operations, and increase their visibility. This is a great opportunity for brick‑and‑mortar businesses looking for accessible funding with a mission‑driven focus on community impact. Eligibility: Open only to Black‑owned small businesses in the United States, Applicants must be Wish Local small business partners or eligible to join the Wish Local network, Business must be independently owned and actively operating, Grants provide $500–$2,000 to help rebuild or strengthen the business, Funds may be used flexibly for business needs; no strict spending requirements.		TRUE
Hawai'i Resilience & Recovery Fund - Spring-2026	Funder Hui - Hawai'i Resilience & Recovery Funder Collaborative	Grant	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Fiscally Sponsored Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Rolling								The Hawai'i Resilience and Recovery Funder Collaborative is rooted in a simple but powerful goal: to reduce the burden on nonprofit organizations during times of crisis and to ensure that resources move more quickly, equitably, and in alignment with community needs. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, and community-based groups engaged in direct response, recovery, or resilience efforts. Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection to the communities they serve. If you are an organization seeking support, please submit your request through the JustFund application below. If you are a funder interested in participating, please reach out to the Funder Hui to learn more.		TRUE
Tree Assistance Program (TAP)	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Fixed								The Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provides financial assistance to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines lost by natural disasters. Growers must (a) have suffered a qualifying loss in excess of 15% mortality (adjusted for normal mortality) due to an eligible natural disaster, (b) have owned the eligible trees, bushes, and vines when the disaster occurred, and (c) replace eligible trees, bushes and vines within 12 months from the date the TAP application is approved.		TRUE
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)	USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)	Emergency Aid	Nonindustrial Private Forest (NIPF) Landowners	Nonindustrial Private Forest (NIPF) Landowners	Unknown/None								Provides funding to restore privately owned forests damaged by natural disasters. Helps landowners carry out emergency measures to restore forest health. Up to 75% of the cost to implement emergency conservation practices can be provided.		TRUE
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)	Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling								Provides financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement land improvements, including repairing excessive soil erosion caused by natural disasters. Also available for emergency animal mortality disposal.		TRUE
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)	U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling								Low-interest federal loans for small businesses and agricultural enterprises that have suffered substantial economic injury from a declared disaster. Requires primary producer status. EIDL assistance is available only to small businesses when SBA determines they are unable to obtain credit elsewhere		TRUE
SBA Physical Disaster Loan	U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)	Emergency Aid	Value-Added Food Businesses, Food Hubs, Farmers/Ranchers	Value-Added Food Businesses Food Hubs Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling								Loans up to $2 million for physical property damage to businesses, including farm buildings, equipment, and inventory. Does not require primary producer status.		TRUE
Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program	Hawaiian Council	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling			0	5,000		Vehicles	Vehicles	Hawaiian Council is offering up to $5,000 in financial assistance to help individuals and families replace vehicles lost due to the recent floods and storms. This program is designed to restore mobility and support impacted households in returning to work, school, and daily life. Award amounts will be based on demonstrated need and the verified funding gap, up to a maximum of $5,000.		TRUE
Hawai'i Farmers Union Foundation Flood Response Fund: Kona Low Relief Grant	Hawai'i Farmers Union Foundation	Emergency Aid	Farmers/Ranchers	Farmers/Ranchers	Rolling										FALSE
Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research	USDA NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Government Organizations, Public or Private Organizations, Farmers/Ranchers, Cooperatives	Educational Institutions Government Organizations Public or Private Organizations Farmers/Ranchers Cooperatives	Fixed		06/15/2026	50,000	300,000	$50,000 to $300,000	Research	Research	This program funds applied aquaculture research projects to address issues related to: 1) Genetics and genomics of commercial aquaculture species; 2) Critical pest and disease issues impacting commercial aquaculture species; 3) Maximizing farmer profit through novel technologies, improved production systems, and/or more effective ,anagement strategies for commercial aquaculture species; or 4) Economic research for increasing commercial aquaculture profitability.		FALSE
FY27 Small Grants Program	County of Maui - Office of Economic Development	Grant	For Profit Organizations, Farmers/Ranchers, Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	For Profit Organizations Farmers/Ranchers Fiscally Sponsored Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Fixed		06/15/2026		30,000				The Office of Economic Development (OED) provides grants for programs, projects, and events that promote and nurture sustainable economic development within Maui County, consistent with the community's needs and priorities. Projects must show a direct benefit to Maui's economy through activities in priority target areas, including Workforce Development for our Kama'aina Economy, small business promotion, and tourism management. Specific criteria include the overall benefit to the people of Maui County, the population served, and the impact on Maui communities.		FALSE
FY27 Student and Youth Travel Grant	County of Maui - Office of Economic Development	Grant	Student	Student	Fixed		06/15/2026				Travel	Travel	This funding opportunity is intended to expand access to educational, cultural, leadership, workforce, athletic, and enrichment travel opportunities for youth and students from geographically isolated communities within Maui County. Eligible programs should provide meaningful travel experiences that expose participants to opportunities not readily available within their home communities. Travel funded through this program must directly serve students and youth from Hāna, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi. The County encourages applications from organizations that demonstrate strong community impact, accessible participation, and clear outcomes related to youth development, education, leadership, or workforce readiness.		FALSE
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program	USDA NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Nonprofit Organization (501c3), For Profit Organizations	Educational Institutions Nonprofit Organization (501c3) For Profit Organizations	Fixed		06/16/2026	49,000	750,000	$49,000 to $750,000	Technical Assistance, Education	Technical Assistance Education	The primary goal of BFRDP is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories enter and/or improve their successes in farming, ranching, and management of nonindustrial private forest lands, through support for projects that provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to give beginning farmers and ranchers the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations and enhance their sustainability.		FALSE
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program	USDA NIFA	Grant	Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Government Organizations Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Fixed		06/16/2026		100,000		Food Programs	Food Programs	The purpose of the GusNIP-NI is to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands; and the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) Block Grants participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands by providing incentives at the point of purchase.		FALSE
Supplemental and Alternative Crops	USDA NIFA	Grant	Educational Institutions, Public or Private Organizations, Federal Agencies	Educational Institutions Public or Private Organizations Federal Agencies	Fixed		06/25/2026	230,000	460,000	$230,000 to $460,000	Research, Indirect Costs	Research Indirect Costs	The SAC program supports projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acreage in the United States of alternative crops grown for food/feedstuff, oil, and feedstocks for industrial value-added products. Such crops are important to U.S. agriculture in that these can provide new and profitable cropping options in response to low commodity prices and changes in consumer demand for new agricultural-based products. Oilseed, grain, and feedstock crops have major uses in healthy human foods and animal feeds, as natural pest control when used as cover crops, and as a feedstock in industrial chemical manufacture and biofuel production. Grains/pseudocereals and legumes/pulses can play an important role in the cropping rotation for food/feedstuff and/or feedstock for industrial value-added purposes, as cover crops, and as habitat for pollinators.		FALSE
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Project	Bureau of Reclamation	Grant			Fixed		09/09/2026	50,000	3,000,000				The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource management for multiple uses, including water conservation and efficiency projects, water infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration. Projects that balance numerous community interests (agriculture, recreation, fisheries, power, etc.), were developed collaboratively, and provide significant watershed benefits will be prioritized under this funding.		FALSE
High School Equivalency Program	Office of Elementary and Secondary Education	Grant	Educational Institutions, Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Educational Institutions Nonprofit Organization (501c3)	Fixed		06/12/2026	180,000	550,000	$180,000 to $550,000			The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Secretary of Education are soliciting applications in support of the administration of the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of HEP is to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or immediate family members of such workers) to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma and subsequently to gain improved employment, enter military service, or be placed in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training, which includes Registered Apprenticeships.		FALSE

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