Grant Opportunities
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.
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.
On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant
Deadline
February 1, 2026
Amount
$15,000 - $50,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports purchasing and installing equipment that improves milk storage, handling, and energy efficiency on Northeast dairy farms, including storage tanks, pipelines, glycol chillers, and related supplies.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy farmers based in the Northeast who produce milk within the region. Projects must occur in the Northeast, and those supporting raw, unpasteurized milk sales are ineligible. Awarded applicants must meet state and federal standards and submit required documents.
Lasso Tip
Make sure your dairy license, insurance certificate, W-9, and UEI are ready early. Missing compliance documents is one of the most common reasons for delays.
On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant
Deadline
February 1, 2026
Amount
$15,000 - $50,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports purchasing and installing equipment that improves milk storage, handling, and energy efficiency on Northeast dairy farms, including storage tanks, pipelines, glycol chillers, and related supplies.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy farmers based in the Northeast who produce milk within the region. Projects must occur in the Northeast, and those supporting raw, unpasteurized milk sales are ineligible. Awarded applicants must meet state and federal standards and submit required documents.
Lasso Tip
Make sure your dairy license, insurance certificate, W-9, and UEI are ready early. Missing compliance documents is one of the most common reasons for delays.
On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant
Deadline
February 1, 2026
Amount
$15,000 - $50,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports purchasing and installing equipment that improves milk storage, handling, and energy efficiency on Northeast dairy farms, including storage tanks, pipelines, glycol chillers, and related supplies.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy farmers based in the Northeast who produce milk within the region. Projects must occur in the Northeast, and those supporting raw, unpasteurized milk sales are ineligible. Awarded applicants must meet state and federal standards and submit required documents.
Lasso Tip
Make sure your dairy license, insurance certificate, W-9, and UEI are ready early. Missing compliance documents is one of the most common reasons for delays.
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grants
Deadline
March 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $15,000
Region
IL, IN, MI, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects focus on capital improvements that strengthen farm operations and expand the availability of locally grown food, including greenhouses, refrigeration, wash stations, tractors, delivery vehicles, solar panels, and other equipment or infrastructure upgrades.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing foodSmall and mid-size farmers and ranchers in IL, IN, MI, and WI who sell food products to Chicago-area customers and have been in business for at least three years.for human consumption on agricultural land in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply for Restore Grants. All managers and owners of agricultural operations in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. Applicants must be producing food for human consumption.
Lasso Tip
Provide clear quotes or estimates for equipment and construction. Well-documented budgets reduce review friction and improve competitiveness.
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grants
Deadline
March 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $15,000
Region
IL, IN, MI, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects focus on capital improvements that strengthen farm operations and expand the availability of locally grown food, including greenhouses, refrigeration, wash stations, tractors, delivery vehicles, solar panels, and other equipment or infrastructure upgrades.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing foodSmall and mid-size farmers and ranchers in IL, IN, MI, and WI who sell food products to Chicago-area customers and have been in business for at least three years.for human consumption on agricultural land in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply for Restore Grants. All managers and owners of agricultural operations in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. Applicants must be producing food for human consumption.
Lasso Tip
Provide clear quotes or estimates for equipment and construction. Well-documented budgets reduce review friction and improve competitiveness.
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grants
Deadline
March 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $15,000
Region
IL, IN, MI, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects focus on capital improvements that strengthen farm operations and expand the availability of locally grown food, including greenhouses, refrigeration, wash stations, tractors, delivery vehicles, solar panels, and other equipment or infrastructure upgrades.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing foodSmall and mid-size farmers and ranchers in IL, IN, MI, and WI who sell food products to Chicago-area customers and have been in business for at least three years.for human consumption on agricultural land in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply for Restore Grants. All managers and owners of agricultural operations in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. Applicants must be producing food for human consumption.
Lasso Tip
Provide clear quotes or estimates for equipment and construction. Well-documented budgets reduce review friction and improve competitiveness.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program - Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Amount
$500 - $10,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Projects may include equipment and supplies that help Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers withstand extreme weather, such as water systems, fencing, shade structures, windbreaks, irrigation tools, soil sensors, mulch, cover crops, and hail protection.
Who should apply?
Principal operators of a Minnesota farm producing at least $1,000 in agricultural products annually, whether livestock or specialty crops. Qualifying operations range from common livestock species to fruits, vegetables, nuts, nursery crops, and floriculture.
Lasso Tip
Have proof of your operation’s annual production ready. Applications often stall when producers can’t quickly verify the $1,000 production requirement.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program - Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Amount
$500 - $10,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Projects may include equipment and supplies that help Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers withstand extreme weather, such as water systems, fencing, shade structures, windbreaks, irrigation tools, soil sensors, mulch, cover crops, and hail protection.
Who should apply?
Principal operators of a Minnesota farm producing at least $1,000 in agricultural products annually, whether livestock or specialty crops. Qualifying operations range from common livestock species to fruits, vegetables, nuts, nursery crops, and floriculture.
Lasso Tip
Have proof of your operation’s annual production ready. Applications often stall when producers can’t quickly verify the $1,000 production requirement.
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program - Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Amount
$500 - $10,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Projects may include equipment and supplies that help Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers withstand extreme weather, such as water systems, fencing, shade structures, windbreaks, irrigation tools, soil sensors, mulch, cover crops, and hail protection.
Who should apply?
Principal operators of a Minnesota farm producing at least $1,000 in agricultural products annually, whether livestock or specialty crops. Qualifying operations range from common livestock species to fruits, vegetables, nuts, nursery crops, and floriculture.
Lasso Tip
Have proof of your operation’s annual production ready. Applications often stall when producers can’t quickly verify the $1,000 production requirement.
Agricultural Water Optimization Grant
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Amount
Up to $1,000,000
Region
UT
Eligible Projects
Funding supports technologies and infrastructure that improve agricultural water use, including subsurface drip irrigation, automated surge valves, and similar upgrades designed to increase water savings and operational flexibility.
Who should apply?
Utah agricultural producers with legal water rights or irrigation shares. They must use agricultural water, complete a pre-filing consultation with DWRi, meet Utah Code 73-10g requirements, and propose projects that optimize water use with clear agricultural and environmental benefits.
Lasso Tip
Quantify projected water savings. Clear, data-backed estimates significantly strengthen water optimization proposals.
Agricultural Water Optimization Grant
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Amount
Up to $1,000,000
Region
UT
Eligible Projects
Funding supports technologies and infrastructure that improve agricultural water use, including subsurface drip irrigation, automated surge valves, and similar upgrades designed to increase water savings and operational flexibility.
Who should apply?
Utah agricultural producers with legal water rights or irrigation shares. They must use agricultural water, complete a pre-filing consultation with DWRi, meet Utah Code 73-10g requirements, and propose projects that optimize water use with clear agricultural and environmental benefits.
Lasso Tip
Quantify projected water savings. Clear, data-backed estimates significantly strengthen water optimization proposals.
Agricultural Water Optimization Grant
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Amount
Up to $1,000,000
Region
UT
Eligible Projects
Funding supports technologies and infrastructure that improve agricultural water use, including subsurface drip irrigation, automated surge valves, and similar upgrades designed to increase water savings and operational flexibility.
Who should apply?
Utah agricultural producers with legal water rights or irrigation shares. They must use agricultural water, complete a pre-filing consultation with DWRi, meet Utah Code 73-10g requirements, and propose projects that optimize water use with clear agricultural and environmental benefits.
Lasso Tip
Quantify projected water savings. Clear, data-backed estimates significantly strengthen water optimization proposals.
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