Funding Opportunities
Stanley 1913 Creator's FUND
$50,000 to early-stage nonprofits Making their communities stronger. Can apply as a non-profit dedicated to economic prosperity, youth and child services, food and food security, or environment and conservation among other themes.
Due September 13, 2026
HFFI LOCAL AND REGIONAL HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING PARTNERSHIPS
Through the 2026 funding cycle, $20 million is available in grants to eligible public-private partnerships that are implementing or will implement Food Financing Programs in underserved communities across the country.
Due September 18, 2026
USDA Extends Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline, Announces New Flexibilities for 2023 & 2024 Quality Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept. 30, 2026. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing greater flexibility for farmers who experienced quality losses on eligible crops.
Due September 30, 2026
USDA Internship Program
The USDA Internship Program’s mission is to welcome emerging leaders from across the nation and ensure the next generation understands, strengthens, and advances the vital work that puts farmers first and supports America’s food systems, rural communities, and natural resources.
Due November 13, 2026
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant
Native Plants shipped to qualifying organizations, including schools, nature centers, youth organizations, libraries, and community groups create native plant gardens that inspire the next generation of environmental stewards
Due November 18, 2026
Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative Extension Disaster Education Network
The goal of the FADI-EDEN program is to support CES’s ability to maximize the resilience of the U.S. food & ag sector to biosecurity risks, weather events & disasters, cyber threats, & other shocks through the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN).
Due September 21, 2026
COld Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) of the USDA will competitively award funds to one or more recipients to offer subawards for cold storage and distribution equipment to food banks, food pantries, and other emergency food assistance operations to improve their ability to provide high quality meats, eggs, seafood, dairy, and fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables to vulnerable Americans.
Due Oct 1, 2026
a new grant program that will provide $10K-$50K grants & technical assistance to young, regenerative farmers & ranchers across the country.
Applications open October 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
Wool Quality
Improvement Program
strengthen U.S. wool markets by supporting sheep producers with direct funding, technical assistance, and market-building resources. The program helps producers improve wool quality, implement on-farm conservation practices, and access new and expanded markets for American wool and wool products.
Applications on a rolling basis
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
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.
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.
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.
Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
Past Funding Opportunities
NATIONAL BISON PRODUCTION & MARKETING GRANT
Due June 29, 2026
veteran farmer of excellence award
USDA Invests in Projects to Boost Farm Operations & Conserve Natural Resources
Due August 24, 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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