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.
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
IA
Eligible Projects
This grant supports Iowa dairy farmers in expanding on-farm processing, adopting labor-saving technologies, and developing new products to increase market access and drive innovation.
Who should apply?
Iowa-based dairy farmers, businesses, cooperatives, or organizations with fewer than 50 employees in good standing with the state.
Lasso Tip
Focus on projects that clearly expand processing capacity or reduce labor, as these are key priorities for funding.
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
IA
Eligible Projects
This grant supports Iowa dairy farmers in expanding on-farm processing, adopting labor-saving technologies, and developing new products to increase market access and drive innovation.
Who should apply?
Iowa-based dairy farmers, businesses, cooperatives, or organizations with fewer than 50 employees in good standing with the state.
Lasso Tip
Focus on projects that clearly expand processing capacity or reduce labor, as these are key priorities for funding.
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
IA
Eligible Projects
This grant supports Iowa dairy farmers in expanding on-farm processing, adopting labor-saving technologies, and developing new products to increase market access and drive innovation.
Who should apply?
Iowa-based dairy farmers, businesses, cooperatives, or organizations with fewer than 50 employees in good standing with the state.
Lasso Tip
Focus on projects that clearly expand processing capacity or reduce labor, as these are key priorities for funding.
Value-Added Producer Planning Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $50,000
Region
All U.S. states
Eligible Projects
This grant supports agricultural producers in planning value-added ventures by funding business plans, feasibility studies, and marketing strategies to expand revenue opportunities.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers, cooperatives, and producer-based businesses that own at least 50% of the commodity used in the project. Priority is given to beginning, veteran, and small to mid-sized family farms.
Lasso Tip
Be ready to document your 1:1 match and clearly define your value-added concept
Value-Added Producer Planning Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $50,000
Region
All U.S. states
Eligible Projects
This grant supports agricultural producers in planning value-added ventures by funding business plans, feasibility studies, and marketing strategies to expand revenue opportunities.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers, cooperatives, and producer-based businesses that own at least 50% of the commodity used in the project. Priority is given to beginning, veteran, and small to mid-sized family farms.
Lasso Tip
Be ready to document your 1:1 match and clearly define your value-added concept
Value-Added Producer Planning Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $50,000
Region
All U.S. states
Eligible Projects
This grant supports agricultural producers in planning value-added ventures by funding business plans, feasibility studies, and marketing strategies to expand revenue opportunities.
Who should apply?
Agricultural producers, cooperatives, and producer-based businesses that own at least 50% of the commodity used in the project. Priority is given to beginning, veteran, and small to mid-sized family farms.
Lasso Tip
Be ready to document your 1:1 match and clearly define your value-added concept
Dairy Business Builder Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
IL, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
This grant supports small to mid-sized dairy farms and processors in developing value-added products, diversifying operations, and expanding market opportunities, including exports and by-product innovation.
Who should apply?
Small to mid-sized dairy farmers, processors, or manufacturers operating in eligible Midwest states. Applicants must have a dairy-related business, an EIN, and be in good standing with the IRS.
Lasso Tip
Plan for upfront costs since funding is reimbursement-based, and focus your proposal on clear value-added products or diversification that can drive new revenue or market expansion.
Dairy Business Builder Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
IL, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
This grant supports small to mid-sized dairy farms and processors in developing value-added products, diversifying operations, and expanding market opportunities, including exports and by-product innovation.
Who should apply?
Small to mid-sized dairy farmers, processors, or manufacturers operating in eligible Midwest states. Applicants must have a dairy-related business, an EIN, and be in good standing with the IRS.
Lasso Tip
Plan for upfront costs since funding is reimbursement-based, and focus your proposal on clear value-added products or diversification that can drive new revenue or market expansion.
Dairy Business Builder Grant
Deadline
April 22, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
IL, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, WI
Eligible Projects
This grant supports small to mid-sized dairy farms and processors in developing value-added products, diversifying operations, and expanding market opportunities, including exports and by-product innovation.
Who should apply?
Small to mid-sized dairy farmers, processors, or manufacturers operating in eligible Midwest states. Applicants must have a dairy-related business, an EIN, and be in good standing with the IRS.
Lasso Tip
Plan for upfront costs since funding is reimbursement-based, and focus your proposal on clear value-added products or diversification that can drive new revenue or market expansion.
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