Grant Opportunities
Helping You Find the Money to Grow
From planting new crops to upgrading equipment or improving soil health, there are grants out there to help. Lasso helps you make sense of them—and take advantage.
Explore a sample of active and upcoming opportunities below.
We update this list regularly, so check back often or get in touch to find out what you're eligible for.
Grant Opportunities
Helping You Find the Money to Grow
From planting new crops to upgrading equipment or improving soil health, there are grants out there to help. Lasso helps you make sense of them—and take advantage.
Explore a sample of active and upcoming opportunities below.
We update this list regularly, so check back often or get in touch to find out what you're eligible for.
Grant Opportunities
Helping You Find the Money to Grow
From planting new crops to upgrading equipment or improving soil health, there are grants out there to help. Lasso helps you make sense of them—and take advantage.
Explore a sample of active and upcoming opportunities below.
We update this list regularly, so check back often or get in touch to find out what you're eligible for.
AgWest New Producer Grant
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Amount
$15,000
Region
AR, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
This grant provides funding to beginning agricultural producers to help start or expand farming or ranching operations, supporting early-stage business growth and sustainable agricultural development.
Who should apply?
Beginning agricultural producers with two years or less of experience or those planning to start within two years, located in AgWest’s service area. Applicants must be at least 18, not current AgWest lending customers, and able to submit a business plan and cash flow budget.
Lasso Tip
Prepare a clear business plan and cash flow budget early, as these are required for the application. Highlight how your project will grow your operation and benefit the local community.
AgWest New Producer Grant
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Amount
$15,000
Region
AR, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
This grant provides funding to beginning agricultural producers to help start or expand farming or ranching operations, supporting early-stage business growth and sustainable agricultural development.
Who should apply?
Beginning agricultural producers with two years or less of experience or those planning to start within two years, located in AgWest’s service area. Applicants must be at least 18, not current AgWest lending customers, and able to submit a business plan and cash flow budget.
Lasso Tip
Prepare a clear business plan and cash flow budget early, as these are required for the application. Highlight how your project will grow your operation and benefit the local community.
AgWest New Producer Grant
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Amount
$15,000
Region
AR, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
This grant provides funding to beginning agricultural producers to help start or expand farming or ranching operations, supporting early-stage business growth and sustainable agricultural development.
Who should apply?
Beginning agricultural producers with two years or less of experience or those planning to start within two years, located in AgWest’s service area. Applicants must be at least 18, not current AgWest lending customers, and able to submit a business plan and cash flow budget.
Lasso Tip
Prepare a clear business plan and cash flow budget early, as these are required for the application. Highlight how your project will grow your operation and benefit the local community.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) – Meat, Poultry, Egg & Milk Processing Grant
Deadline
June 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
This grant supports processing businesses in Minnesota looking to start, modernize, or expand meat, poultry, egg, or milk processing operations. Funding can be used for equipment purchases, installation, and facility upgrades that increase processing capacity, improve food safety, and expand market access. Priority is given to projects that boost slaughter capacity, support value-added processing, or open access to specialized markets like kosher or halal.
Who should apply?
Farmers, processors, cooperatives, nonprofits, and businesses engaged in livestock or dairy processing in Minnesota. Applicants must be in good standing with the state and compliant with regulations. This is especially relevant for dairy operations investing in creamery equipment or on-farm processing expansion.
Lasso Tip
Plan for a significant cost share. This grant requires a 50% match on the first $50K and 75% beyond that. Since funding is reimbursement-based, ensure you have upfront capital and focus your proposal on clear capacity expansion or market access outcomes.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) – Meat, Poultry, Egg & Milk Processing Grant
Deadline
June 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
This grant supports processing businesses in Minnesota looking to start, modernize, or expand meat, poultry, egg, or milk processing operations. Funding can be used for equipment purchases, installation, and facility upgrades that increase processing capacity, improve food safety, and expand market access. Priority is given to projects that boost slaughter capacity, support value-added processing, or open access to specialized markets like kosher or halal.
Who should apply?
Farmers, processors, cooperatives, nonprofits, and businesses engaged in livestock or dairy processing in Minnesota. Applicants must be in good standing with the state and compliant with regulations. This is especially relevant for dairy operations investing in creamery equipment or on-farm processing expansion.
Lasso Tip
Plan for a significant cost share. This grant requires a 50% match on the first $50K and 75% beyond that. Since funding is reimbursement-based, ensure you have upfront capital and focus your proposal on clear capacity expansion or market access outcomes.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) – Meat, Poultry, Egg & Milk Processing Grant
Deadline
June 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
This grant supports processing businesses in Minnesota looking to start, modernize, or expand meat, poultry, egg, or milk processing operations. Funding can be used for equipment purchases, installation, and facility upgrades that increase processing capacity, improve food safety, and expand market access. Priority is given to projects that boost slaughter capacity, support value-added processing, or open access to specialized markets like kosher or halal.
Who should apply?
Farmers, processors, cooperatives, nonprofits, and businesses engaged in livestock or dairy processing in Minnesota. Applicants must be in good standing with the state and compliant with regulations. This is especially relevant for dairy operations investing in creamery equipment or on-farm processing expansion.
Lasso Tip
Plan for a significant cost share. This grant requires a 50% match on the first $50K and 75% beyond that. Since funding is reimbursement-based, ensure you have upfront capital and focus your proposal on clear capacity expansion or market access outcomes.
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Amount
Up to $200,000
Region
NY
Eligible Projects
This program supports new and early-stage farmers in launching, improving, or expanding agricultural operations. Funding can be used for equipment, livestock, land acquisition, infrastructure, marketing, and workforce training. Projects must focus on building a financially sustainable farm business, including dairy operations, and demonstrate clear commercial viability.
Who should apply?
Beginning farmers (≤10 years of experience) operating or planning to operate a farm in New York. Applicants must be actively involved in the business and committed to building an independent, revenue-generating agricultural enterprise. Ideal for newer dairy producers investing in herd expansion, infrastructure, or go-to-market capabilities.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong entry-point grant with only a 5% match requirement, but it’s still reimbursement-based. Keep your proposal tightly scoped. Applications that try to bundle land, infrastructure, and equipment into one project are less competitive than focused, execution-ready plans.
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Amount
Up to $200,000
Region
NY
Eligible Projects
This program supports new and early-stage farmers in launching, improving, or expanding agricultural operations. Funding can be used for equipment, livestock, land acquisition, infrastructure, marketing, and workforce training. Projects must focus on building a financially sustainable farm business, including dairy operations, and demonstrate clear commercial viability.
Who should apply?
Beginning farmers (≤10 years of experience) operating or planning to operate a farm in New York. Applicants must be actively involved in the business and committed to building an independent, revenue-generating agricultural enterprise. Ideal for newer dairy producers investing in herd expansion, infrastructure, or go-to-market capabilities.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong entry-point grant with only a 5% match requirement, but it’s still reimbursement-based. Keep your proposal tightly scoped. Applications that try to bundle land, infrastructure, and equipment into one project are less competitive than focused, execution-ready plans.
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Amount
Up to $200,000
Region
NY
Eligible Projects
This program supports new and early-stage farmers in launching, improving, or expanding agricultural operations. Funding can be used for equipment, livestock, land acquisition, infrastructure, marketing, and workforce training. Projects must focus on building a financially sustainable farm business, including dairy operations, and demonstrate clear commercial viability.
Who should apply?
Beginning farmers (≤10 years of experience) operating or planning to operate a farm in New York. Applicants must be actively involved in the business and committed to building an independent, revenue-generating agricultural enterprise. Ideal for newer dairy producers investing in herd expansion, infrastructure, or go-to-market capabilities.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong entry-point grant with only a 5% match requirement, but it’s still reimbursement-based. Keep your proposal tightly scoped. Applications that try to bundle land, infrastructure, and equipment into one project are less competitive than focused, execution-ready plans.
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2026
Amount
Up to $500,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
This program supports projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets. Eligible activities include farmers markets, roadside stands, CSAs, agritourism, online sales, market analysis, strategic planning, training, recruitment, promotion, and food safety improvements tied to local market development.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, producer associations, local governments, food councils, and Tribal governments. Projects must benefit more than one producer or vendor, making this best suited for dairy groups, co-ops, producer networks, or market partners expanding direct sales channels.
Lasso Tip
This is not a farm equipment or production grant. Position the project around market access, local food sales, producer training, or direct-to-consumer expansion. Be ready for a 25% non-federal match and reimbursement-based funding.
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2026
Amount
Up to $500,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
This program supports projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets. Eligible activities include farmers markets, roadside stands, CSAs, agritourism, online sales, market analysis, strategic planning, training, recruitment, promotion, and food safety improvements tied to local market development.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, producer associations, local governments, food councils, and Tribal governments. Projects must benefit more than one producer or vendor, making this best suited for dairy groups, co-ops, producer networks, or market partners expanding direct sales channels.
Lasso Tip
This is not a farm equipment or production grant. Position the project around market access, local food sales, producer training, or direct-to-consumer expansion. Be ready for a 25% non-federal match and reimbursement-based funding.
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2026
Amount
Up to $500,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
This program supports projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets. Eligible activities include farmers markets, roadside stands, CSAs, agritourism, online sales, market analysis, strategic planning, training, recruitment, promotion, and food safety improvements tied to local market development.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, producer associations, local governments, food councils, and Tribal governments. Projects must benefit more than one producer or vendor, making this best suited for dairy groups, co-ops, producer networks, or market partners expanding direct sales channels.
Lasso Tip
This is not a farm equipment or production grant. Position the project around market access, local food sales, producer training, or direct-to-consumer expansion. Be ready for a 25% non-federal match and reimbursement-based funding.
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