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.
Growing Tomorrow Grant
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
OH
Eligible Projects
This grant supports new or early-stage Ohio agricultural businesses developing innovative projects that address challenges in sustainable employment, agricultural education, environmental stewardship, community sustainability, or public understanding of farming.
Who should apply?
Ohio Farm Bureau members in good standing who are at least 18 years old and own a new agricultural business, or have owned one for less than five years. Applicants may be individuals or married couples, and the business must be located in Ohio.
Lasso Tip
Emphasize how your project solves a clear agricultural challenge in Ohio and benefits the broader community. A strong application should show a solid business plan, measurable impact, and alignment with sustainable employment, education, or environmental stewardship goals.
Growing Tomorrow Grant
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
OH
Eligible Projects
This grant supports new or early-stage Ohio agricultural businesses developing innovative projects that address challenges in sustainable employment, agricultural education, environmental stewardship, community sustainability, or public understanding of farming.
Who should apply?
Ohio Farm Bureau members in good standing who are at least 18 years old and own a new agricultural business, or have owned one for less than five years. Applicants may be individuals or married couples, and the business must be located in Ohio.
Lasso Tip
Emphasize how your project solves a clear agricultural challenge in Ohio and benefits the broader community. A strong application should show a solid business plan, measurable impact, and alignment with sustainable employment, education, or environmental stewardship goals.
Growing Tomorrow Grant
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Region
OH
Eligible Projects
This grant supports new or early-stage Ohio agricultural businesses developing innovative projects that address challenges in sustainable employment, agricultural education, environmental stewardship, community sustainability, or public understanding of farming.
Who should apply?
Ohio Farm Bureau members in good standing who are at least 18 years old and own a new agricultural business, or have owned one for less than five years. Applicants may be individuals or married couples, and the business must be located in Ohio.
Lasso Tip
Emphasize how your project solves a clear agricultural challenge in Ohio and benefits the broader community. A strong application should show a solid business plan, measurable impact, and alignment with sustainable employment, education, or environmental stewardship goals.
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
Deadline
August 13, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports licensed dairy processors in the Northeast with funding for specialized equipment that expands processing capacity, improves efficiency, enhances packaging, or reduces environmental impact.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy processors based in eligible Northeast states that process raw milk, dairy components, or dairy mix into edible products for human consumption and are licensed for interstate sales. Applicants must source or produce dairy inputs from the region and manufacture products within the eligible states.
Lasso Tip
Focus your application on how the equipment purchase will modernize your operation, improve long-term business viability, and strengthen your regional dairy supply chain. Be prepared to show a 25% match commitment and clear project outcomes.
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
Deadline
August 13, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports licensed dairy processors in the Northeast with funding for specialized equipment that expands processing capacity, improves efficiency, enhances packaging, or reduces environmental impact.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy processors based in eligible Northeast states that process raw milk, dairy components, or dairy mix into edible products for human consumption and are licensed for interstate sales. Applicants must source or produce dairy inputs from the region and manufacture products within the eligible states.
Lasso Tip
Focus your application on how the equipment purchase will modernize your operation, improve long-term business viability, and strengthen your regional dairy supply chain. Be prepared to show a 25% match commitment and clear project outcomes.
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
Deadline
August 13, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Eligible Projects
This grant supports licensed dairy processors in the Northeast with funding for specialized equipment that expands processing capacity, improves efficiency, enhances packaging, or reduces environmental impact.
Who should apply?
Licensed dairy processors based in eligible Northeast states that process raw milk, dairy components, or dairy mix into edible products for human consumption and are licensed for interstate sales. Applicants must source or produce dairy inputs from the region and manufacture products within the eligible states.
Lasso Tip
Focus your application on how the equipment purchase will modernize your operation, improve long-term business viability, and strengthen your regional dairy supply chain. Be prepared to show a 25% match commitment and clear project outcomes.
Electric Farm Equipment Grant Program
Deadline
August 11, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Supports the purchase of electric farm equipment used for agricultural production, harvesting, or processing. Funding can also cover the purchase and installation of electric charging infrastructure needed to operate eligible equipment. Projects must be located in Minnesota and cannot begin before the grant contract is fully executed.
Who should apply?
Minnesota farmers, livestock operations, farm businesses, and organizations that train or support farmers. Applicants must be in good standing with state and federal requirements and able to provide the required 25% cash match.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong fit for farms ready to replace fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives. Because it is reimbursement-based, applicants should confirm cash flow, vendor timing, and charging infrastructure needs before applying.
Electric Farm Equipment Grant Program
Deadline
August 11, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Supports the purchase of electric farm equipment used for agricultural production, harvesting, or processing. Funding can also cover the purchase and installation of electric charging infrastructure needed to operate eligible equipment. Projects must be located in Minnesota and cannot begin before the grant contract is fully executed.
Who should apply?
Minnesota farmers, livestock operations, farm businesses, and organizations that train or support farmers. Applicants must be in good standing with state and federal requirements and able to provide the required 25% cash match.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong fit for farms ready to replace fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives. Because it is reimbursement-based, applicants should confirm cash flow, vendor timing, and charging infrastructure needs before applying.
Electric Farm Equipment Grant Program
Deadline
August 11, 2026
Amount
Up to $150,000
Region
MN
Eligible Projects
Supports the purchase of electric farm equipment used for agricultural production, harvesting, or processing. Funding can also cover the purchase and installation of electric charging infrastructure needed to operate eligible equipment. Projects must be located in Minnesota and cannot begin before the grant contract is fully executed.
Who should apply?
Minnesota farmers, livestock operations, farm businesses, and organizations that train or support farmers. Applicants must be in good standing with state and federal requirements and able to provide the required 25% cash match.
Lasso Tip
This is a strong fit for farms ready to replace fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives. Because it is reimbursement-based, applicants should confirm cash flow, vendor timing, and charging infrastructure needs before applying.
HFFI FARE Fund
Deadline
August 18, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
Supports food retail and supply chain projects that expand access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. Funding can support planning, equipment, construction, site acquisition, food aggregation, distribution, processing, marketing, and community engagement.
Who should apply?
For-profit businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, higher education institutions, governments, tribal entities, and food policy councils. Best fit for dairy co-ops, value-added dairy businesses, food hubs, or retail/supply chain partners serving underserved communities. Individuals are not eligible.
Lasso Tip
Best fit for projects with a clear food access purpose, especially retail, distribution, or supply chain infrastructure serving underserved communities. Applicants should show local demand, a practical execution plan, and why this funding fills a financing gap.
HFFI FARE Fund
Deadline
August 18, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
Supports food retail and supply chain projects that expand access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. Funding can support planning, equipment, construction, site acquisition, food aggregation, distribution, processing, marketing, and community engagement.
Who should apply?
For-profit businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, higher education institutions, governments, tribal entities, and food policy councils. Best fit for dairy co-ops, value-added dairy businesses, food hubs, or retail/supply chain partners serving underserved communities. Individuals are not eligible.
Lasso Tip
Best fit for projects with a clear food access purpose, especially retail, distribution, or supply chain infrastructure serving underserved communities. Applicants should show local demand, a practical execution plan, and why this funding fills a financing gap.
HFFI FARE Fund
Deadline
August 18, 2026
Amount
Up to $250,000
Region
All U.S. States
Eligible Projects
Supports food retail and supply chain projects that expand access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. Funding can support planning, equipment, construction, site acquisition, food aggregation, distribution, processing, marketing, and community engagement.
Who should apply?
For-profit businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, higher education institutions, governments, tribal entities, and food policy councils. Best fit for dairy co-ops, value-added dairy businesses, food hubs, or retail/supply chain partners serving underserved communities. Individuals are not eligible.
Lasso Tip
Best fit for projects with a clear food access purpose, especially retail, distribution, or supply chain infrastructure serving underserved communities. Applicants should show local demand, a practical execution plan, and why this funding fills a financing gap.
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