Every grant, cost-share, loan and disaster program we track for farmers and ranchers, with deadlines from November 2026 to December 2027. 46 programs: 20 federal, 15 california, 9 national nonprofit, 2 private.
Last checked Oct 28, 2026. Dates and amounts change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. "Expected" means the usual timing from past rounds, not a posted date.
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DeadlineACEP Agricultural Land Easements (California): Up to 50% of the easement's fair market value (up to 75% for grasslands of special environmental significance) (California FY2027 ranking cutoff, 5 p.m. PT)
Reimburses losses and recovery costs from extreme weather.
Amount
$5,000–$20,000 (CUSP limit $40,000 combined in 12 months)
Who can apply
California underserved and small producers hit by extreme weather. Certified organic operations get priority; non-certified may apply.
Cost share / match
None
Deadline / cycle
Dec 11, 2026 Quarterly windows. Current window Oct 5 – Dec 11, 2026; later 2027 windows close Mar 10, Jun 10, Sep 10 and Dec 10 (confirm on the page; CDFA lists provider projects through Dec 2026).
Paperwork
easy
Tip Have photos, dates and receipts for the weather damage ready; the form is short.
Equipment, infrastructure or services for land access or succession, regenerative practices, or business stability.
Amount
Up to $10,000
Who can apply
For-profit U.S. farmers and ranchers with over $1,000 in sales. Priority for beginning, limited-resource and veteran producers. Not open to 2025+ AFT grantees.
Cost share / match
None
Deadline / cycle
Dates not yet posted (as of Oct 28, 2026). The 2026 window was Jun 8–18.
Paperwork
medium
Tip The window is only 10 days. Draft your answers from the guidelines document ahead of time.
One page listing the funding programs Chico State runs or supports with partners, including cost-share for adaptive grazing and other soil health practices.
Amount
Varies by program
Who can apply
California farmers and ranchers looking for cost-share and incentive programs.
Cost share / match
Varies
Deadline / cycle
Rolling
Paperwork
easy
Tip Check it alongside your local RCD; programs here often come with free planning help.
Conservation practices: cross fencing, livestock water, prescribed grazing, brush management, virtual fence (practice 382, then 528 for subscriptions).
Amount
Set rate per practice from the state payment schedule
Who can apply
Farmers and ranchers who own or lease ag land, with an FSA farm number and eligibility forms on file.
Cost share / match
Partial payment. Historically underserved producers (beginning, limited-resource, socially disadvantaged, veteran) get rates at least 25% higher, up to 90% of costs, and can ask for an advance of 50% or more.
Deadline / cycle
Applications taken year-round; California ranks them in batches. FY2027 California cutoff: Nov 6, 2026, 5 p.m. PT.
Paperwork
medium
Tip Get the application (CPA-1200) in before the cutoff even if your plan isn't final; the planner refines practices with you.
Chico State CRARS with USDA NRCS (Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative)
Rolling
Pays for
A no-cost, customized grazing management plan from Chico State's technical assistance team, which producers can use to apply for EQIP and CDFA Healthy Soils funding.
Amount
Free technical help
Who can apply
Ranchers and producers in Northern California who want to start or improve regenerative grazing.
Cost share / match
None
Deadline / cycle
Rolling (project launched September 2025)
Paperwork
easy
Tip Get the grazing plan done first; a written plan makes EQIP and Healthy Soils applications stronger.
Chico State CRARS with USDA, NRCS and CDFA partners
Rolling
Pays for
Free conservation and grazing plans, help with cover crops, compost, hedgerows and adaptive grazing, and support applying for EQIP and Healthy Soils. Chico State also has no-till seed drills and roller-crimpers; its equipment reservation system is listed as coming soon.
Amount
Free technical help
Who can apply
Producers in Northern California enrolled in Chico State programs.
Cost share / match
None
Deadline / cycle
Rolling
Paperwork
easy
Tip The request form is for technical help only; email regenerativeag@csuchico.edu about equipment.
Renewable energy (e.g., solar pumping) and energy-efficiency projects.
Amount
Set in each notice
Who can apply
Ag producers and rural small businesses.
Cost share / match
Grant covers part; loan guarantees available
Deadline / cycle
Grant applications are closed (as of Oct 28, 2026); guaranteed loans remain open. The revised rule (effective Oct 16, 2026) requires projects to be built and running, with 12 months of performance data, before you apply.
Paperwork
hard
Tip Read the new rule before buying equipment. It changed who qualifies and when.
One to four carbon-farming practices (compost, cover crops, managed grazing and more).
Amount
$1,500–$25,000
Who can apply
Farmers and ranchers in CA, CO, OR and WA.
Cost share / match
None
Deadline / cycle
Due Nov 4, 2026.
Paperwork
easy
Tip Projects are ranked by cost per ton of carbon. Keep the budget tight and use COMET-Planner numbers.
Looked at but not listed
Patagonia environmental grants: Invitation-only, for 501(c)(3) groups, not individual producers.
A Greener World grants: No current producer grant program found.
CDFW wolf deterrence grants: Not being offered right now; direct-loss compensation is listed above.
REAP grants: Closed for now; listed above for the guaranteed loans and the new rule.
Status (Open, Opening soon, Rolling, Closed) is worked out from the dates above and updates in your browser each day. Difficulty is our rough guide to the paperwork: easy (a short form), medium (a plan or narrative), hard (federal registration, match, or a partner). Missing a program? Tell us and we'll check it. Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
