Funding/Grants
- Explore Grants & Financial Assistance
Funding Opportunities for Regenerative Farmers
Transitioning to regenerative farming often requires significant investment in new techniques, tools, and research. To support this shift, explore various funding opportunities for regenerative farmers, available at the state, regional, and federal levels. Additionally, private grants are available to help regenerative farmers enhance soil health, sustainability, and conservation efforts.
These funding resources play a critical role in enabling farmers to make the transition to regenerative practices and ensure long-term success.
- Grants, Networks & Events
Local Organizations: Regional Support in the Pacific Northwest
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest—Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Utah—can access regional organizations that provide technical support, funding guidance, and community advocacy tailored to local conditions.
- Idaho
- Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Soil Health Programs
- Snake River Farmers Association
- Oregon
- Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- OSU Extension Soil Health Initiative
- Oregon Organic Coalition
- Washington
- WA State Soil Health Initiative
- Tilth Alliance (Organic & Regenerative Farming)
- WA State Conservation Commission
- Montana
- Montana Dept. of Agriculture Soil Health Programs
- Northern Plains Resource Council
- Utah
- Utah Conservation Districts
- Utah State University Extension Sustainable Ag Program
- Access National Agencies & Programs
Federal Resources for Sustainable Agriculture
National agencies offer technical assistance, research grants, and policy guidance for regenerative and sustainable agriculture.
- USDA NRCS – Technical & financial conservation support
- USDA ARS – Research & innovation for soil health
- USDA SARE – Sustainable agriculture education & grants
- EPA Agriculture Programs – Sustainable chemical use & environmental protection
- USDA Organic Program (NOP) – Organic certification support
- Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART – Grants for water efficiency
- Connect with Commodity Groups
Crop-Specific Associations & Industry Networks
From potatoes to specialty crops, commodity groups offer research, sustainability programs, and market connections for regenerative growers.
Potatoes
- Potato Sustainability Alliance – Focused on sustainable potato farming
- National Potato Council – Policy & sustainability research
Onions
- National Onion Association – Market insights & sustainability
Grains & Legumes
- U.S. Dry Pea & Lentil Council – Regenerative pulse crop support
- National Corn Growers Association – Sustainable corn initiatives
Vegetables & Specialty Crops
- United Fresh Produce Association – Sustainability programs for fresh produce
- Organic Trade Association – Supporting organic market growth