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Funding by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Southwest Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education Pilot/Feasibility Program Inactive
Funding for research projects to promote health and safety in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) occupations in the southwest region.
Geographic coverage: The 5 states in the SW Ag Center region
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
Sponsor: Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Inactive
Grants for projects that assist in the development, coordination, and expansion of domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community‐supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer‐to‐consumer market opportunities. Priority will be given to projects that benefit communities located in low income/low food access (LI/LA) census tracts.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Local Food Promotion Program Inactive
Grants to intermediary organizations to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises to help increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Priority will be given to projects that benefit communities located in low income/low food access census tracts.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Community-Track Pilot Project Grants Inactive
Grants for community-based projects working to prevent agricultural injury and illness through training and educational campaigns. Priority will be given to projects addressing the conditions of work related to stress and mental health, the prevention of slips/trips/falls and other traumatic injuries, and chemical safety.
Geographic coverage: Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Letter of Intent (Required): May 10, 2024
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2024
Sponsor: Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training Contest Inactive
Awards for rural emergency first responders that include grain rescue tubes and hands-on rescue training.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
Sponsors: KC Supply Company, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
California Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Inactive
Funding for the cleanup of illegal solid waste sites on farm or ranch property in California that is in need of cleanup to abate a public health and safety threat and/or a threat to the environment.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2024
Sponsor: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Iowa Agricultural Injury Prevention Youth Grants Inactive
Grants for youth-led projects aimed at preventing injuries and deaths on Iowa farms by raising awareness about safety and health issues with farmers and other youth in their community.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2024
Sponsor: Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Migrant Health Awards Inactive
Awards that recognize migrant health centers, migrant health center board members and staff, and public officials whose accomplishments demonstrate excellence in migrant healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2024
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
North Carolina Farmworker Health Program Inactive
Funding to increase access to primary, preventive, and behavioral healthcare services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families in North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Jan 9, 2024
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program Inactive
Grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and learning initiatives with the overall goal of increasing knowledge of agriculture and improving the nutritional health of children.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2023
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture