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.
Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2025
Amount
$25,000 – $500,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Projects may include feasibility studies, infrastructure improvements, cold storage, transportation, business development, labor, and training to support local and regional food systems.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, producer networks, and local governments involved in local or regional food systems.
Lasso Tip
Share your story this grant rewards personal motivation and long-term commitment.
Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2025
Amount
$25,000 – $500,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Projects may include feasibility studies, infrastructure improvements, cold storage, transportation, business development, labor, and training to support local and regional food systems.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, producer networks, and local governments involved in local or regional food systems.
Lasso Tip
Share your story this grant rewards personal motivation and long-term commitment.
Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)
Deadline
June 27, 2025
Amount
$25,000 – $500,000
Region
National
Eligible Projects
Projects may include feasibility studies, infrastructure improvements, cold storage, transportation, business development, labor, and training to support local and regional food systems.
Who should apply?
Agricultural businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, producer networks, and local governments involved in local or regional food systems.
Lasso Tip
Share your story this grant rewards personal motivation and long-term commitment.
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk (MPEM) Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Covers equipment and facility upgrades for slaughter, dairy, egg, and food processing, including contractor work and food safety improvements.
Who should apply?
Meat and poultry processors, producer groups, cooperatives, and ag-related nonprofits expanding processing capacity.
Lasso Tip
Applicants will be more competitive if their projects expand meat or poultry processing capacity, improve access to kosher or halal markets, or enhance food safety systems.
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk (MPEM) Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Covers equipment and facility upgrades for slaughter, dairy, egg, and food processing, including contractor work and food safety improvements.
Who should apply?
Meat and poultry processors, producer groups, cooperatives, and ag-related nonprofits expanding processing capacity.
Lasso Tip
Applicants will be more competitive if their projects expand meat or poultry processing capacity, improve access to kosher or halal markets, or enhance food safety systems.
AGRI Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk (MPEM) Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Covers equipment and facility upgrades for slaughter, dairy, egg, and food processing, including contractor work and food safety improvements.
Who should apply?
Meat and poultry processors, producer groups, cooperatives, and ag-related nonprofits expanding processing capacity.
Lasso Tip
Applicants will be more competitive if their projects expand meat or poultry processing capacity, improve access to kosher or halal markets, or enhance food safety systems.
AGRI Value-Added Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Eligible expenses include equipment and facility upgrades directly supporting value-added production, packaging, food safety, refrigeration, and renewable energy use.
Who should apply?
Farms expanding into value-added sales
Lasso Tip
You’ll need a feasibility plan and marketing strategy. Lasso can help with both.
AGRI Value-Added Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Eligible expenses include equipment and facility upgrades directly supporting value-added production, packaging, food safety, refrigeration, and renewable energy use.
Who should apply?
Farms expanding into value-added sales
Lasso Tip
You’ll need a feasibility plan and marketing strategy. Lasso can help with both.
AGRI Value-Added Grant
Deadline
August 7, 2025
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
Minnesota
Eligible Projects
Eligible expenses include equipment and facility upgrades directly supporting value-added production, packaging, food safety, refrigeration, and renewable energy use.
Who should apply?
Farms expanding into value-added sales
Lasso Tip
You’ll need a feasibility plan and marketing strategy. Lasso can help with both.
WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
Deadline
Coming soon!
Amount
$7,000-$75,000
Region
Washington
Eligible Projects
Post harvest infrastructure and market access with equipment, facility improvements, supply chain and market access coordination, food safety improvements, workforce development, and related operating costs
Who should apply?
Producers, ranchers, food processors, and food distributors
Lasso Tip
This grant prioritizes applicants who seek to expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain
WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
Deadline
Coming soon!
Amount
$7,000-$75,000
Region
Washington
Eligible Projects
Post harvest infrastructure and market access with equipment, facility improvements, supply chain and market access coordination, food safety improvements, workforce development, and related operating costs
Who should apply?
Producers, ranchers, food processors, and food distributors
Lasso Tip
This grant prioritizes applicants who seek to expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain
WSDA Local Food System Infrastructure Grant
Deadline
Coming soon!
Amount
$7,000-$75,000
Region
Washington
Eligible Projects
Post harvest infrastructure and market access with equipment, facility improvements, supply chain and market access coordination, food safety improvements, workforce development, and related operating costs
Who should apply?
Producers, ranchers, food processors, and food distributors
Lasso Tip
This grant prioritizes applicants who seek to expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain
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