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Key ag-research funders
Major agencies and foundations that fund agricultural and food-systems research — annual grant volume from most recent public filings.
Largest federal ag-research funder — use grants.gov or nifa.usda.gov to apply.
Funds fundamental plant and ecosystem science with agriculture relevance.
Partners with universities via cooperative agreements; limited extramural open RFPs.
Public-private partnership; matches private donations with federal funds.
Primarily supports global food system initiatives; by invitation or LOI.
Focuses on high-leverage environmental science including ag climate research.
Focused on biocultural diversity and traditional agricultural knowledge.
11th Hour Project arm funds sustainable food and farming advocacy.
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials — FY2026
$50 million available for on-farm trials that evaluate innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers — part of NRCS's $65M FY2026 CIG investment. Applicant webinar June 17, 2026.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Classic Program — FY2026
$15 million for partners to develop new tools, technologies, and strategies that support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands. Applicant webinar June 18, 2026.