Agriculture Grants in California

Browse open agriculture grants available to organizations in California. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

14 open agriculture grants in California

14 grants worth up to $10.1M match your search

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CA Department of Agriculture — Specialty Crop Grant

open

CA Dept of Agriculture

State-level specialty crop block grants for farmers and agricultural organizations in CA. Supports marketing, research, and food safety initiatives.

$5K – $100K

2026-12-31

specialty cropsAgriculture

RL Mobile Foods

open

City of Richmond

Curbside Kitchen

Up to $15K

Rolling

Agriculture

United States Healthful Food Council, Inc.

open

City of Richmond

Eat REAL

Up to $15K

Rolling

AgricultureHealth

Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

open

USDA Rural Development

Grants to agricultural producers for planning and working capital to develop value-added products from raw agricultural commodities.

$25K – $250K

Rolling

Agricultureeconomic developmentrural development

Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)

open

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Grants for direct-to-consumer marketing activities including farmers markets, roadside stands, CSA programs, and agritourism.

$50K – $500K

Rolling

Agriculturecommunity developmentfood access

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)

open

USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

$50K – $750K

Rolling

AgricultureEducationworkforce development

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

open

USDA — NRCS

Competitive grants for innovative approaches to conservation on working agricultural lands, including soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

$50K – $2M

Rolling

environmentAgricultureconservation

ALICE

open

City of Oakland

Support for "The Prepared Table: A Feast of Foods and Stories from Iraq, Afghanistan and the US Military)" conceived as an interactive event that incorporates videotaped interviews with war veterans, live performance, and a feast of foods from both Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a typical US military base.

Up to $10K

Rolling

Agriculture

Leichtag Foundation Jewish Innovation Grants

open

Leichtag Foundation

San Diego-based foundation supporting Jewish life, Israel education, and regional community development in North San Diego County.

$10K – $200K

Rolling

Jewish lifeIsrael educationcommunity development+1

CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grants

open

CA Dept of Food & Agriculture

Grants to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, marketing, and food safety projects.

$10K – $250K

Rolling

Agriculturefood_safety

Specialty Crop Block Grants

open

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Formula grants to state departments of agriculture for projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops.

$100K – $5M

Rolling

Agricultureeconomic development

Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)

open

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Grants for local and regional food business enterprises engaged in aggregation, processing, distribution, and storage of locally and regionally produced food products.

$25K – $500K

Rolling

Agriculturefood systemseconomic development

MHZ EXPRESS

open

City of Richmond

CHEF MING CHINESE FOOD

Up to $15K

Rolling

Agriculture

California Air Resources Board Carl Moyer Program

open

California Air Resources Board

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program provides grants to reduce emissions from heavy-duty engines used in agriculture, construction, transportation, and marine applications.

$25K – $500K

Rolling

EnvironmentalenergyAgriculture

Agriculture Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
CA Department of Agriculture — Specialty Crop Grant	CA Dept of Agriculture	$5K - $100K	Dec 31, 2026
RL Mobile Foods	City of Richmond	Up to $15K	Rolling / Open
United States Healthful Food Council, Inc.	City of Richmond	Up to $15K	Rolling / Open
Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)	USDA Rural Development	$25K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)	USDA Agricultural Marketing Service	$50K - $500K	Rolling / Open
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)	USDA — NIFA	$50K - $750K	Rolling / Open
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)	USDA — NRCS	$50K - $2M	Rolling / Open
ALICE	City of Oakland	Up to $10K	Rolling / Open
Leichtag Foundation Jewish Innovation Grants	Leichtag Foundation	$10K - $200K	Rolling / Open
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grants	CA Dept of Food & Agriculture	$10K - $250K	Rolling / Open

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Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Grants in California

How many agriculture grants are available in California?

FindGrants currently lists 14+ agriculture grants available to organizations in California. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.

How do I apply for agriculture grants in California?

Start by searching FindGrants for agriculture funding in California. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.

Who can apply for agriculture grants in California?

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for agriculture grants in California include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.

Are there federal agriculture grants for California?

Yes. Federal agencies fund agriculture programs nationwide, and organizations in California are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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