Food Systems Grants for State Government

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 140 Food Systems Grants for State Government — 9 open right now, across 49 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $20M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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140total grants
9open now
49agencies
$1K–$20Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 33 days left Hard to apply

Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Program (DBI) Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI)…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.176 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 $2,300,000 – $3,450,000
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OPEN 36 days left Hard to apply

Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.170 ⏰ Dec 4, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 39 days left Hard to apply

MPPEP Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish

The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new, better and more…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.381 ⏰ Dec 7, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program

Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ⏰ Jan 22, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.377 ⏰ Jan 31, 2027 💰 $600,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Project and Equipment Grants (U18)

The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include:1. Supporting…

🏛 Food and Drug Administration 📋 CFDA 93.103 ⏰ Sep 4, 2028 💰 $225,000 – $2,500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many food systems grants for state government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 140 food systems grants for state government, of which 9 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 30, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $20M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse food systems grants for state government, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Food Systems Grants for State Government

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports state governments in modernizing food supply chains and strengthening agricultural resilience through targeted grants. With 7,430 active opportunities in this category, states can access funding designed specifically for food systems development and infrastructure improvement at the state level.

Most grants here are awarded through competitive application processes, with typical awards ranging from $240,000 to $1.0 million. About one-quarter require cost-sharing commitments. To narrow your search effectively, filter by support type—focusing on Capacity Building or Training grants will help you identify programs aligned with your state's specific food systems priorities.