US Sector Grants

Agriculture & Food Business Grants

UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.

193grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Agricultural Support

Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.

Food Production & Innovation

Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.

Rural Enterprise

Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.

US Agriculture & Food Grants

193 grants found

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USDA

USDA Business Programs

USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.

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Santander

Cultivate Small Business

Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is a free, 12-week virtual training initiative designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs, with a focus on underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities.

$2,500 - $20,000Nationwide2 Feb 2026
Agriculture & FoodStartup Support
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USDA

USDA Rural Business Loans & Grants

The USDA offers loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help businesses start, expand, or add value to their business in rural areas.

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Agriculture & FoodAgriculture & Rural
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Empire State Development

Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program

Provides financial support for business food waste mitigation

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Agriculture & FoodBusiness Support
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs

The USDA's Rural Development Business Programs provide financial support and technical assistance to promote rural business growth.

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Agriculture & FoodBusiness Support
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USDA

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California Provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

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All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO

The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.

$262,981 - $23,153,846Nationwide19 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Regional Council Capital Fund

Provides financial support for regional development

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Better Buffalo Fund

Provides financial support for development in Buffalo

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Mass Growth Capital Corp.

Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program

A grant program to provide technical assistance to small businesses in Massachusetts

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Mass.gov

Regional Economic Development Organization Grant Program

A grant program to support regional economic development in Massachusetts

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US agriculture & food grants