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.
Practical farmers Cover Crop Cost-Share
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Amount
Varies
Region
IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include planting fall cover crops, either as single-species or multi-species mixes, with species that may winterkill or overwinter.
Who should apply?
Any farmer, regardless of experience level with cover crops, is eligible to apply. Applicants must be involved in cover crop activities and must provide documentation such as cover crop receipts or Farm Service Agency (FSA) documentation.
Lasso Tip
You can apply before you seed the cover crop!
Practical farmers Cover Crop Cost-Share
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Amount
Varies
Region
IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include planting fall cover crops, either as single-species or multi-species mixes, with species that may winterkill or overwinter.
Who should apply?
Any farmer, regardless of experience level with cover crops, is eligible to apply. Applicants must be involved in cover crop activities and must provide documentation such as cover crop receipts or Farm Service Agency (FSA) documentation.
Lasso Tip
You can apply before you seed the cover crop!
Practical farmers Cover Crop Cost-Share
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Amount
Varies
Region
IA, IL, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include planting fall cover crops, either as single-species or multi-species mixes, with species that may winterkill or overwinter.
Who should apply?
Any farmer, regardless of experience level with cover crops, is eligible to apply. Applicants must be involved in cover crop activities and must provide documentation such as cover crop receipts or Farm Service Agency (FSA) documentation.
Lasso Tip
You can apply before you seed the cover crop!
Zero Foodprint - Restore Grants
Deadline
October 8, 2025
Amount
$1,500 - $25,000
Region
CA, CO, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects must implement at least one approved management practice listed in the program Appendix. Approved practices include Alley Cropping, Compost Application (various types), Conservation Cover, Cover Crop, No-Till, Prescribed Grazing, and others listed in the guidelines. Practices must be designed to sequester atmospheric carbon and improve soil health.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing food 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
Bundle multiple practices only if they strengthen your carbon outcome-to-cost ratio. Adding practices doesn’t inherently improve your chances unless they enhance efficiency.
Zero Foodprint - Restore Grants
Deadline
October 8, 2025
Amount
$1,500 - $25,000
Region
CA, CO, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects must implement at least one approved management practice listed in the program Appendix. Approved practices include Alley Cropping, Compost Application (various types), Conservation Cover, Cover Crop, No-Till, Prescribed Grazing, and others listed in the guidelines. Practices must be designed to sequester atmospheric carbon and improve soil health.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing food 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
Bundle multiple practices only if they strengthen your carbon outcome-to-cost ratio. Adding practices doesn’t inherently improve your chances unless they enhance efficiency.
Zero Foodprint - Restore Grants
Deadline
October 8, 2025
Amount
$1,500 - $25,000
Region
CA, CO, OR, WA
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects must implement at least one approved management practice listed in the program Appendix. Approved practices include Alley Cropping, Compost Application (various types), Conservation Cover, Cover Crop, No-Till, Prescribed Grazing, and others listed in the guidelines. Practices must be designed to sequester atmospheric carbon and improve soil health.
Who should apply?
Farmers and ranchers producing food 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
Bundle multiple practices only if they strengthen your carbon outcome-to-cost ratio. Adding practices doesn’t inherently improve your chances unless they enhance efficiency.
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Deadline
December 4, 2025
Amount
$15,000 - $100,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant focuses on projects that update outdated systems or try new and innovative solutions, with the goal of enhancing farm viability, reducing climate impacts, improving milk quality or value, improving worker conditions, and strengthening the farm’s ability to respond to challenges.
Who should apply?
Eligible applicants include dairy farmers, producer cooperatives or service providers applying on behalf of groups of farmers , and milk buyers (if the project focuses on on-farm milk production or transfer).
Lasso Tip
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve labor conditions, or enhance milk quality/value align tightly with funder priorities—make sure these benefits are quantified.
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Deadline
December 4, 2025
Amount
$15,000 - $100,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant focuses on projects that update outdated systems or try new and innovative solutions, with the goal of enhancing farm viability, reducing climate impacts, improving milk quality or value, improving worker conditions, and strengthening the farm’s ability to respond to challenges.
Who should apply?
Eligible applicants include dairy farmers, producer cooperatives or service providers applying on behalf of groups of farmers , and milk buyers (if the project focuses on on-farm milk production or transfer).
Lasso Tip
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve labor conditions, or enhance milk quality/value align tightly with funder priorities—make sure these benefits are quantified.
Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
Deadline
December 4, 2025
Amount
$15,000 - $100,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant focuses on projects that update outdated systems or try new and innovative solutions, with the goal of enhancing farm viability, reducing climate impacts, improving milk quality or value, improving worker conditions, and strengthening the farm’s ability to respond to challenges.
Who should apply?
Eligible applicants include dairy farmers, producer cooperatives or service providers applying on behalf of groups of farmers , and milk buyers (if the project focuses on on-farm milk production or transfer).
Lasso Tip
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve labor conditions, or enhance milk quality/value align tightly with funder priorities—make sure these benefits are quantified.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Amount
$2,500 - $1,000,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Funds can be used for renewable energy systems like solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen, and ocean-based generation. They also support energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, insulation, lighting, refrigeration, doors/windows, and pumps. Additionally, funds cover upgrades from diesel to electric motors and replacing outdated, inefficient equipment.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers and Rural Small businesses may apply for this grant.
Lasso Tip
Applications require SAM.gov registration, UEI numbers, and interconnection approvals. Get these in order early to avoid delays.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Amount
$2,500 - $1,000,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Funds can be used for renewable energy systems like solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen, and ocean-based generation. They also support energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, insulation, lighting, refrigeration, doors/windows, and pumps. Additionally, funds cover upgrades from diesel to electric motors and replacing outdated, inefficient equipment.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers and Rural Small businesses may apply for this grant.
Lasso Tip
Applications require SAM.gov registration, UEI numbers, and interconnection approvals. Get these in order early to avoid delays.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Amount
$2,500 - $1,000,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Funds can be used for renewable energy systems like solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen, and ocean-based generation. They also support energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, insulation, lighting, refrigeration, doors/windows, and pumps. Additionally, funds cover upgrades from diesel to electric motors and replacing outdated, inefficient equipment.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers and Rural Small businesses may apply for this grant.
Lasso Tip
Applications require SAM.gov registration, UEI numbers, and interconnection approvals. Get these in order early to avoid delays.
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