Federal grants and contracts for agriculture and food businesses
USDA and other agencies fund farm and food businesses, value-added processing, rural expansion and research, and federal buyers purchase food for the military, schools and nutrition programs.
62open federal bids in this field right now, updated Oct 27, 2026
28of those set aside for small, veteran-owned, woman-owned or HUBZone firms
317open and upcoming federal grants mention this work on Grants.gov
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Can a small agriculture & food company win federal money?
Yes. Many federal bids are reserved for small businesses, and research awards (SBIR/STTR) are only open to them. Right now 62 federal bids in this field are open, 28 of them set aside for small or certified businesses.
What's the difference between a grant and a contract?
A grant funds a project the government wants to support, and you don't deliver a product to the agency. A contract buys goods or services from you. Many companies use grants to develop a product and contracts to sell it.
How do I find the opportunities that fit my company?
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