Grants to Montana nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, producer associations, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to develop growth markets within the state. Funding is intended to enhance the competitiveness of specific specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets, and to benefit crop...

Grants of $15,000 to USA public K-12 school districts in eligible regions to support new and existing STEM programs. Applicants must be nominated by local farmers to participate. Funding is intended for programs that increase interest or improve learning and instruction in science, technology, engineering and math. The pur...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, tribal entities, groups, and individuals for the management of natural resources. Funding is intended to increase crop production and sustain, expand, develop, and enhance irrigation.

Awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: Sustaining Water Systems, Ensuring Economic Opportunities, ...

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may include both crop and livestock research.

Grants to USA organizations in eligible states for programs and projects to educate the public on the value of agricultural cooperatives through practical experience, professional development, and educational opportunities. Special consideration is given to programs that teach middle, high school and college students about...

Grants to Montana organizations, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and individuals for market development projects related to the state’s pulse crop industry. Funding is intended for activities that have close-to-term and practical application involving practices or organizational arrangements th...

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents of local communities. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. Past areas of support include community development, arts and humanities, education, city and government agencies, environment, human services, and health and ...

Grants to USA researchers at qualified institutions for research projects in eligible subject areas. Funding is intended to support new ideas and initiatives that will impact areas such as sustainable water management, soil health, and animal systems. The purpose of the program is to launch new faculty members into success...

Grants to USA agricultural producers, groups, and other eligible businesses for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to assist agricultural producers to enter into value-added activities rela...

Grants to USA and Territories colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants should contact program staff and register with the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is i...

Grants starting at $1,500 and loan guarantees starting at $5,000 to USA, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico agricultural producers and small rural businesses to improve energy efficiency by installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency enhancements. Funds may be used for the purchase, installation, and const...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for conservation programs serving eligible regions. Funding is intended to support campaigns and projects in the areas of environmental advocacy, research and education, sustainable agriculture and communities, public and private land conservati...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardship.

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Grants to USA colleges and universities, research institutions, national laboratories, Federal agencies, private corporations or organizations, and individuals for education, research, and extension projects in the agricultural and food sciences. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be use...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. Priority will be given to programs that demonstrate a need for financial support. The intent is to build capaci...

Grants to USA and Israel companies for collaborative commercial technology projects. Applicants are required to submit an executive summary prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the collaborative development of non-defense innovative projects and processes in areas such as electronics, commu...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana conservation districts for the implementation of a broad range of projects to protect natural resources. Qualifying projects must be part of a conservation district plan and must demonstrate a conservation and public benefit.

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and institutions of higher education to improve K-14 science education in eligible disciplines to prepare students for the workforce. Funding is intended to support the preparation of teaching methods and learning materials to encourage increasing numbers of students to ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies to benefit American Indian nations through land-related initiatives. Program areas include cultural awareness, legal reform, education, and economic opportunity. The Foundation works to ensure that American Indian people recover and maintain control ove...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools to build sustainable schoolyard gardens to emphasize the values of education, volunteerism, and care for the environment. Funding is intended to foster a culture of giving and partner with local leaders to build stronger, supportive communities. The Foundation invests in p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of basic human needs, human resources development, and the promotion of international cooperation. Within this funding category, the Foundation will especially respect trans-national, cross-border activities, local and regional under...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that focus on human, animal, and plant welfare. Funding is intended for project support as well as general support. Applications of the highest interest are those with quantitatively measurable and direct impact on the focus area.

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofits, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide a source of healthy nutrition for the community. FTPF programs...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations to foster resilience to climate change in Indigenous communities. Applications are invited from Native led and managed organizations for initiatives that promote resilient food and energy economies. Resilience Theory is a discussion...

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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

An indemnity program is available to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. Owners of the following types of livestock ...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or land planted specifically for ...

Financial assistance is available to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to rehabilitate and replace qualifying trees, vines, and bushes that have been damaged in natural disasters. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Nursery trees include ornamental, fruit, nut and Chris...

Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which insurance coverage is not available. The Noninsure...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofits, district organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state, county, and city governments in eligible counties to develop and implement distaster recovery plans. Funding is intended to address economic issues resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disa...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana conservation districts to enhance pollinator habitats across the State. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit the public, including pollinator products, farm related projects, educational programs, seed mixes, and demonstration plots. Eligible projects must demonstrate a co...