[May 2026]
A curated listing of global funding opportunities in agriculture, food, and nutrition, featuring grants, awards, fellowships, and open calls. These programs support sustainable farming, food security, agribusiness development, and nutrition innovation for NGOs, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Explore active opportunities and apply before deadlines.
Nominations open for Women in Ag Award
Deadline: 10-July-2026
The Women in Ag Award recognises outstanding women globally in agriculture, agribusiness, education, and research/technology…[more]
Call for Startups: Accelerate the Future of Sustainable Food
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The global startup competition is inviting early-stage ventures working to transform food systems through scalable technology solutions to compete for a pitch spot at Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona on 14–15 October 2026…[more]
Applications open for Alsea Foundation Prize
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The Alsea Foundation Prize for Research Projects offers $150,000 USD funding to support innovative research that improves food and nutrition systems and benefits vulnerable populations…[more]
CFPs: Global South Innovation Challenge Grants Program
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Innovation Challenge is a competitive global grant program that supports locally driven innovation to address interconnected global risks…[more]
CFPs: AI Solutions for Impact Results Regional Grant
Deadline: 29-May-2026
The International Fund for Agricultural Development is inviting proposals to implement a regional project integrating artificial intelligence into agricultural advisory services…[more]
Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Borlaug Field Award recognizes an outstanding individual under 40 for exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production that advance the fight against global hunger and poverty…[more]
CFAs: Agribusiness e-Academy Opportunity for Young Agripreneurs
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Agribusiness e-Academy offers a free step-by-step learning pathway for early-stage agripreneurs to develop climate-smart, investment-ready business concepts…[more]
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award for Women Scientists
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The TWAS–Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award is an international recognition established to honour exceptional women scientists working in Agricultural Sciences and Biology…[more]
Apply Now: TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The TWAS–Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes outstanding women scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) whose research has made significant environmental and biodiversity impacts…[more]
Call for Applications: CRP Research Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 10-September-2026
The CRP Research Fellowship Programme is accepting applications from scientists seeking short-term international research placements in participating member countries. Fellowships support projects lasting 6 to 26 weeks and focus on sustainable agriculture, climate action, biodiversity, soil and water health, livestock systems, fisheries, aquaculture, and scientific innovation…[more]
Apply Now: Bio-Based Alternatives for Fertilising and Crop Protection Programme
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The European Commission is funding large-scale projects to develop bio-based fertilisers and crop protection solutions that reduce dependence on synthetic agricultural chemicals…[more]
Call for Applications: Due Diligence Fund Program
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Due Diligence Fund is inviting applications to strengthen corporate human rights and environmental due diligence in global agricultural supply chains through targeted funding and multi-stakeholder collaboration…[more]
Viable Agri-Business Investment Project Competition
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The MOVE-ComCashew invites young and emerging entrepreneurs in the cashew sector to transform their ideas into investment-ready, climate-smart agribusiness ventures through the e-MOVE AgriCanvas programme…[more]
Open Call for Scaling Sustainable Agricultural Solutions
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The PRIMARY Open Call is accepting applications from 2–3 partner consortia in Europe for grants of up to €150,000 to validate, adapt, and scale sustainable agricultural solutions…[more]
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program 2026 (USA)
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) 2026 provides approximately $86.6 million in funding to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture crops…[more]
2026 RME Right by You Ag Society Grant 2026 (Canada)
Deadline: 30-July-2026
The Right by You Ag Society Grant is an initiative by Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) that supports agricultural societies across Western Canada…[more]
Funding Available for Women-Led Agribusinesses in Nigeria
Deadline: 22-May-2026
Women entrepreneurs operating in agriculture and related sectors in rural or peri-urban Nigeria now have the opportunity to access financial and business support designed to strengthen and expand their enterprises…[more]
Open Call: Black-owned Agro-processing Enterprises (South Africa)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The NEF and GDARD have opened applications for blended finance funding to support Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Sustainable Farming Innovation (UK)
Deadline: 27- May-2026
The Innovate UK is seeking grant applications to support farmers, growers, and foresters in England to engage external facilitators for developing strong applications for Full ADOPT Grants focused on on-farm innovation…[more]
Advancing Agri-tech Manufacturing and Market Readiness Funding Programme (UK)
Deadline: 03-June-2026
Innovate UK’s AgriScale programme supports Agri-tech innovators in the UK to enhance product performance, manufacturing readiness, and market adoption…[more]
AgriScale: Advancing Industrial Research in Agri-Tech Manufacturing (UK)
Deadline: 03-June-2026
Innovate UK is offering funding for late-stage agri-tech projects that improve product performance, reliability, and readiness for manufacturing and market adoption…[more]
Funding for On-Farm Trials to Improve Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (UK)
Deadline: 03-June-2026
The Innovate UK is requesting grant applications to support farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England to test and demonstrate innovative on-farm solutions that improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability in the agricultural sector…[more]
Call for Applications: Local Food Promotion Program (US)
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports projects that strengthen local and regional food systems through intermediary-based marketing…[more]
Open Call: Regional Food System Partnerships Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) Program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports collaborative projects that strengthen local and regional food systems through public–private partnerships…[more]
Open Call for Farmers Market Promotion Program (US)
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant initiative that supports the expansion of direct producer-to-consumer food markets…[more]
CFPs: ADAPT Program Support for Sustainable Agriculture & Artisanal Fishing (Tunisia)
Deadline: 19-November-2026
The ADAPT Support Fund, launched by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, provides equity-based grants to strengthen sustainable private investment in agriculture, aquaculture, sustainable fishing, and agri-food sectors in Tunisia…[more]
Call for Submissions: Nuffield Canada Scholarships
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Nuffield Canada Scholarship provides up to $30,000 CAD to mid-career Canadians in agriculture to gain global exposure, build expertise, and develop leadership skills…[more]
Clif Family Foundation Grants Program (United States)
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Clif Family Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working on sustainable food systems, environmental health, and equitable access in the United States…[more]
Jawahar RKVY Raftaar Incubator: Boosting Agri Innovation (India)
Deadline: 30-May-2026
The Jawahar RKVY Raftaar Agribusiness Incubator (JAWAHAR-R-ABI) is launching a comprehensive program to support ideation-stage entrepreneurs and startups with innovative ideas or uncommercialized technologies from SAUs, ICAR, CSIR, or farmers in agriculture and allied sectors…[more]
