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Rhode Island at a glance

41 active opportunities

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State-specific: 37
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Closing in 45 days: 21
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Funding type mix

41programs

Payment program15
Loan9
Cost-share7
Grant7
Grant + loan guarantee1
Loan guarantee1
Reimbursement1

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Funding for Rhode Island

4 state-specific · 37 national

Rhode Island programGrant

Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program

Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, with Department of Environmental Management

Funding: Up to $20,000 per applicant per calendar year • One award per calendar year and at least one year between applications following an award; maximum three awards per agribusiness, subject to renewable/efficiency category limits. Initial 50% after contract and documented material payments; balance after completion and inspection. Costs before an executed OER contract are ineligible. RGGI-funded.
Who it is for: producer, Rhode Island farms and agricultural operations with a physical RI location that can enter a legal agreement with the State, installing the improvement at that site

Apply by Nov 6, 2026

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Rhode Island programCost-share

Agricultural Management Assistance

USDA NRCS

Funding: Up to 75% of the cost of installing the conservation practice; higher rate for historically underserved producers • Cost-share support for risk-reducing and conservation practices; total AMA payments may not exceed $50,000 per participant per fiscal year
Who it is for: producer

NRCS accepts applications year-round; state ranking cutoffs are posted on the NRCS Application Cutoff Dates page, which lists AMA among the programs it covers. Its FY2027 table rows are labeled ACEP/CSP/EQIP, so confirm the AMA cutoff with your state NRCS office.

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Rhode Island programGrant

Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers

New England Dairy (New England Dairy & Food Council)

Funding: Up to $2,400 annually • Promotion/education events only; apply at least six weeks before the event.
Who it is for: dairy producer, other, dairy farmers (cow's milk) in CT, MA, NH, RI, VT, retired dairy farmers or agriculture advocates, in partnership with an active dairy producer, agriculture organizations (FFA, Farm Bureau, 4 H, etc.) in CT, MA, NH, RI, VT

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Rhode Island programGrant

Leopold Conservation Award

Sand County Foundation

Funding: $10,000 award • Recognition award for exceptional soil, water, and habitat stewardship on working lands
Who it is for: producer, private working land owners (farmers, ranchers, forestland owners) in 28 participating states; self nomination allowed

Rolling applications

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NationalGrant

For Farmers Grant (Foundational, Land Stewardship & Transformational)

For Farmers Movement

Funding: $500 - $10,000 • Three tiers: Foundational Grants of $500-$1,000 for infrastructure, equipment, supplies, innovation, or making up for a loss (a minimum of 100 awarded); one Land Stewardship Grant of $5,000 for a farm committed to caring for the land in ways that strengthen soil, protect natural resources, and support long-term farm and ecosystem health; and at least one Transformational Grant of $10,000 for a farm project with profound impact on farm operations and community. All tiers use the same application, and applicants for the Land Stewardship and Transformational grants must also apply for a Foundational grant.
Who it is for: producer, Commercial farmers located in the 50 US states, Washington DC, or US territories whose operation sells most of its products; homesteads and animal sanctuaries are excluded, and past For Farmers grant recipients may reapply alone or with up to two partner farms.

Apply by Oct 12, 2026

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NationalPayment program

2026 Crop Year Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

USDA

Funding: ARC provides support when covered farm revenue falls below its guarantee; PLC when covered commodity prices fall below the effective reference price.
Who it is for: producer, Agricultural producers with a share interest in covered commodities grown on a farm with base acres

Apply by Dec 11, 2026

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Community Roots: Farm Grant

Rooted Farmers

Funding: $500–$1,500 • Eligible community-improvement equipment, marketing, infrastructure or technology, plus a year of Rooted Farmers Pro for Farms and coaching.
Who it is for: producer, US based farms/producers with at least 3 years owning or running farming operations; community access project must have the potential to benefit at least 3 farms

Apply by Dec 15, 2026

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NationalReimbursement

Organic Certification Cost Share Program

USDA Farm Service Agency

Funding: Up to 75% of certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $750 per certification scope (crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling, and state organic program fees).
Who it is for: producer, certified organic handlers

Apply by Dec 31, 2026

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NationalGrant

Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program

Virginia Tech Agroforestry with regional partners (funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation and Southern SARE)

Funding: Field practices up to $1,500/acre (first 4 acres), $1,000/acre (acres 5-8), $750/acre beyond; forest farming up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre plus up to $500/acre site prep • Reimbursement of documented project expenses after project completion, capped per acre by practice • Projects must be completed within 18 months of award. Allowed expenses: site preparation, planting stock, equipment rentals, tree protection, contractor labor; excludes livestock purchases, personal producer time, woodland thinning, and major machinery such as tractors.
Who it is for: producer, nonprofit, other, farmers, future and current producers, community agroforestry projects

Apply by Mar 1, 2027

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