Funding Opportunities
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription
The GusNIP - Produce Prescription Program supports projects that demonstrate & evaluate the impact of fresh fruit & vegetable prescriptions to increase procurement & consumption of fruits/vegetables, reduce individual & household food insecurity, & reduce healthcare usage & associated costs.
Due July 16, 2026
Rural Cooperative Development Grants
The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit orgs that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand/improve cooperatives & mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Due July 24, 2026
Conservation Innovation Grants
Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts Act, USDA Invests $65 Million for Projects that Help Farmers Improve their Operations & Conserve Natural Resources through Science & Innovation
Due July 27, 2026
Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program
The Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program provides grants to help eligible meat & poultry processors expand their capacity. USDA Rural Development designed this program to encourage competition & sustainable growth in the U.S. meat processing sector, & to help improve supply chain resiliency. The primary purpose is to support the American Beef Industry by diversifying the meat & poultry supply chain & opening local market opportunities. The applicant’s facility must primary process cattle.
Due August 7, 2026
Ending Wasted Food in a Generation Grant
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched a request for grant applications to prevent household wasted food. This effort is a part of the National Household Wasted Food Prevention Project.
Innovator Grants ($75K–$300K): Support focused creative, locally tailored strategies to motivate target audiences to prevent wasted food.
Catalyst Grants ($300K–$750K): Support larger-scale projects to implement household wasted food prevention strategies across a variety of communities.
Applications Due sept 1, 2026
Good Meat Project Butcher Learning Stipend
Good Meat Project is offering up to $250 in financial support for anyone serious about learning or honing their butchery skills. You choose the butchery class or workshop, and we’ll help cover the registration cost.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Note: This is a reimbursement program.
Funding Resources for Food Businesses
Includes Regional, State, & national resources for un- or under-funded food & agricultural businesses, Including USDA, epa, Small business Administration, & other lines of credit & granting agencies
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
The CFPCGP projects are to be designed to require a one-time contribution of Federal assistance to become self-reliant & meet short- and long-term goals. Applicants are required to address at least one short-term & one long-term CFPCGP goals that best fit the plan/project being proposed to ensure a comprehensive & enduring approach to resolving food & nutrition security and hunger.
Due July 16, 2026
Maternal Produce Prescription Program
The Maternal Produce Prescription Program (MP3) will provide grants to develop and implement community-based produce prescription programs and related nutrition education for maternal populations at risk of poor health outcomes due to nutrition insecurity and other health-related factors.
Due July 17, 2026
Women in Ranching COmmunity Regrant
ReGrant provides financial support to women who want to offer educational workshops and meaningful gatherings that meet the needs of active farmers, ranchers, and land stewards in their home communities.
Due July 31, 2026
Wyoming Hunger Initiative Flexible Funding Grant
In partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, Wyoming Hunger Initiative will offer a grant cycle for “unrestricted” funding defined as expenses to your anti-hunger organization that may not fit the criteria for infrastructure or food. Examples includesalaries, utilities, rent, etc..
Any 501(c)3 status (or equivalent) organization within the state of Wyoming whose mission aligns with the
mission of Wyoming Hunger Initiative.
maximum grant amount is $5,000.
Due July 31, 2026
For Farmer's Movement Grants & Nominations
For Farmers now awards 100+ grants a year.
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Foundational grants of $500 to $1000 for farmer-designed projects, and up to $3000 for collaborations of up to three farmers.
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Transformational grants are for up to $10,000. You must apply for a Foundational grant to be invited to apply for a bigger grant.
Due oct 31, 2026
Wyoming Business Council Market Expansion Grant
The Wyoming Business Council Market Expansion Grant (MEG) helps defray costs for private Wyoming-based for-profit businesses participating in market expansion activities.
The primary focus of this grant is to assist businesses in overcoming challenges associated with expanding into new markets outside Wyoming.
Companies must be in good standing with the Wyoming Secretary of State, with an annual revenue of less than $5,000,000. Applications Accepted on a rolling Basis.
SNAP Equipment Grant
one free bluetooth SNAP EBT card Reader and one year subscription to processing app. Rolling application for Direct Marketing Farmers and Farmers’ Markets are eligible for the grant-funded equipment.
Past Funding Opportunities
Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
veteran farmer of excellence award
NATIONAL BISON PRODUCTION & MARKETING GRANT
Due June 29, 2026
Collaborators
Many Wyoming organizations support local foods and have funding opportunities and other resources for Wyoming producers and other local foods stakeholders.
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