Funding Opportunities
Food Works Group Distribution and Aggregation Grant
Up to $200,000 grants to any organization, producer, or business building sustainable approaches to aggregation and distribution in Wyoming.
Due March 24, 2026
Wildseeds Fund Grants
The Wildseeds Grants program funds community organizations, strategists and media makers working to uplift frontline stories, build power, and embolden transformative food and farm systems change.
Applications Due March 27, 2026
Wyoming Hunger InitIAtive
Infrastructure Grants
$500 to $5000 grants for any organization who's mission aligns with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. Grants for projects or infrastructure. Grant opens March 17 - April 18
Maki foundation grant
1K - 5k Application for wilderness and wildlands protection, river and wetlands conservation, biological diversity conservation, or public lands management
Due April 30, 2026
Natoora Farm Fund Grants/Nominations
2025 -2026 Farm Fund grants are open to growers aged 35 or under who are based in the USA, UK, Australia, and Europe, who are committed to an agroecological philosophy and practice.
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$30,000 Transformation Grant requires a fully fledged business case and statement of intent.
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$8,000 or $15,000 grants, complete application form. ensure your answers demonstrate that the use of the funds has been carefully planned and costed, and that the funding will deliver tangible, meaningful impact.
Applications due May 31, 2026
Funding Resources for Food Businesses
Includes Regional, State, and national resources for un- or under-funded food and agricultural businesses, Including USDA, epa, Small business Administration, and other lines of credit and granting agencies
The Fruit GUys Community Fund
up to $5000 grants that have big positive impacts for small, independent American farms and agricultural non-profit organizations, which are catalysts for local environmental and economic self-sufficiency, sustainability, and food access.
Deadline: January 30
Wyoming Hunger InitIAtive
Grow a little extra
Up to $1000 grants to any 501c3 or equivalent organization committed to increasing the amount of local produce donated to individuals, food pantries, and anti-hunger organizations around the state
Due March 1, 2026
Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture Specialty Crop Grants
The goal of this grant is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Wyoming by increasing the production and consumption of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, and floriculture. Projects considered in this RFP must have a start date no earlier than January 1, 2027 and end date no later than September 1, 2029.
Due Mar 9, 2026
Rocky mountain Farmer's Union College Scholarship
Up to $1000 scholarships for each school year to a voting, supporting, or collegiate member of RMFU
Due April 1, 2026
Value-Added Producer Grant
The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps U.S. agricultural producers enter into value-added activities that:
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Generate new products from raw agricultural commodities
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Create and expand marketing opportunities
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Increase producer income through enhanced product value and market reach
These grants support either:
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Planning activities (e.g., feasibility studies, business and marketing plans)
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Working capital needs (e.g., processing, packaging, advertising, inventory, and salaries)
Maximum Grant Amounts:
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Planning Grants: Up to $50,000
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Working Capital Grants: Up to $200,000
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Matching Requirement: 1:1 match
Applications due 1 pm ET, April 22, 2026
Rooted Farmers: Rooted Grants for Food/Producer Hubs in transition
Need-based fee forgiveness of up to 90% on both Rooted subscription and transaction fees for minimum one year
Due Feb 1, 2026
Rooted Farmers: Rooted Grants for Start- up Food/Producer Hubs
$500-$1,500 grant for startup expenses (equipment, marketing, infrastructure, technology, services)
Due Feb 1, 2026
Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
Women in Ranching COmmunity Regrant
financial backing up to $2,000 for women-led workshops and educational projects that build skills focused around essential land and livestock work
Due October 30, 2025
veteran farmer of excellence award
Nominations close Sept. 2, 2025. The recipient of the award will receive $10,000 plus reimbursement of up to $5,000 in travel and other expenses
Fund-a-Farmer Welfare Improvement Grants up to $3,500 each
Deadline to Apply is January 3, 2026
Slow Food in the Tetons: teton Farmer's Grant
Slow Food in the Tetons offers an annual fund to support local agriculture. Grant requests can be up to $10,000. Multiple smaller grants may be considered. Grant funds are raised by Slow Food in the Tetons, with additional support from the Teton Conservation District.
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Eligible Recipients:
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Local and regional food producers. Local is defined as grown within 100 miles or less from Jackson, WY. Regional is defined as grown within 250 miles or less from Jackson, WY
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Applications due DEC 19, 2025
Food Works Group Forward Contracting Grant
With approximately $992,650 available, this program offers two tracks:
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Planning grants ($5,000-$50,000) for those building new partnerships, and
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Implementation grants ($25,000-$100,000) for proven partnerships ready to scale.
FOrward Contracting to get Wyoming-grown food to communities experiencing food insecurity.Wyoming producer, food pantry, food bank, or aggregation and distribution business encouraged to apply
Due February 17, 2026
Farmer Veteran fellowship fund
The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching. The Fellowship Fund does not give money directly to the veteran, but rather to third-party vendors for items the veteran has identified will make a crucial difference in the launch of their farm business. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000
applications Due Feb 17
GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
Any nonprofit organization, school district, university, government entity, or tax-exempt organization, such as religious organizations and Tribal governments serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or improve existing youth gardens or greenspaces. In 2026, 120 programs will receive $750 - $1,500 in funding.
applications Due Jan 30, 2026
Wyoming Stock Growers Association Scholarships
two $2000 SCholarships for Wyoming College Students
Deadline: January 30
RMFU Micro Grants: regenerative Agriculture and local food access
Farms will be eligible for one of two tiers of grants based on gross farm income:
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Farms with a gross income of $15,000 – $100,000 will be eligible for grants of up to $5,000.
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Farms with a gross income of over $100,000 will be eligible for grants of up to $15,000.
USDA Bridge Payments for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA announced $12B in one-time Farmer Bridge Payments, and shared that $1B is reserved for commodities not covered in the primary program, such as specialty crops and sugar. Details and timelines for specialty-crop payments are still being developed.
Applications due December 31, 2025
Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant for up to $10,000.
Deadline to APPLY IS JANUARY 3, 2026
USDA Regenerative Pilot Program
In December 2025, NRCS launched the NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program, a farmer first, outcomes-based approach to conservation designed to return the agency to its core mission – helping people help the land. NRCS is investing $700 million to specifically support regenerative agriculture, including:
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$400 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); and
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$300 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Applications due Jan 15, 2026
Child Health Funding Proposals
The Child Health Program seeks applications from community-based organizations for programs and services. The purpose of this funding is to support community-led initiatives that increase food sufficiency among Wyoming families with children ages 0 through 18.
Due February 16
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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