Food Systems grants
34 listings tracked right now
Grants and contracts for sustainable food production, supply-chain resilience and nutrition. Funded by the USDA, EU CAP and Horizon Cluster 6, the World Bank and IFAD, and food-systems philanthropy such as the Rockefeller and Bezos Earth funds. Listed below are the open food systems grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
This is the most fragmented funding landscape on the site. Money comes from agriculture and environment ministries, the EU Common Agricultural Policy and Horizon Cluster 6, the World Bank and IFAD, and a large conservation philanthropy sector including the Global Environment Facility and the major nature foundations. Cheque sizes span four orders of magnitude, and eligibility frequently turns on land tenure, on partnership with a local organisation, or on both.
This page lists open food systems grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 34 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is food systems work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
21 distinct funders are publishing the food systems grants on this page. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls, which is why the listing names the funder on every opportunity it opens.
Geographic coverage on this page spans GLOBAL, EUROPE, LATAM, AFRICA, ASIA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
10 of these close within the next 30 days. Deadlines are taken from the source listing and re-checked on every refresh, but the originating funder remains the authority — always confirm against the official notice before you submit.
Future Fit Dairy Initiative Landscape Call
EIT Food
This call funds development of science-based frameworks and cost-benefit analysis models to set thresholds and targets for regenerative dairy farming, and to assess farm-level economics for financing and scaling. It targets researchers, consultants, and agrifood organizations working on sustainable dairy production.
Local Adaptation Fund for Guadeloupe (FLAG) 2.0
Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME)
FLAG 2.0 is a co-financing fund created by ADEME Guadeloupe that supports systemic climate adaptation projects in Guadeloupe across agriculture, food systems, biodiversity and tourism. It is aimed at local actors developing multi-sector, cooperative projects addressing droughts, floods, hurricanes, high temperatures and coastal erosion.
ADOPT Facilitator support grant: round 12
Innovate UK
This grant provides £2,500 to farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England to hire an external Project Facilitator who will help develop a Full ADOPT Grant application. It is a preparatory funding stream for businesses seeking larger innovation grants.
Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument
EIT Food
EIT Food's Co-Financing Instrument supports agrifood startups in de-risking and scaling pilot projects through co-investment, fostering innovation and collaboration with industry partners. The instrument targets early-stage ventures seeking to validate business models and accelerate commercialization in the food and agriculture sector.
Foundation grant in worldwide: Catalyst Grants, closes 1 Dec 2026
Foundation
Catalyst Grants fund nonprofits working in agriculture, biodiversity, and pollinator health aligned with the focus areas of a private foundation. Applicants submit full proposals directly with no letter-of-intent stage required.
Alternatives to Industrial Animal Agriculture
Thrive Philanthropy
Thrive Philanthropy funds non-profit organizations outside the US working to transition food systems away from industrial animal agriculture through plant-based diet promotion, plant-food access, and sustainable alternatives awareness. Mid-sized or larger nonprofits with proven track records are eligible for grants ranging from US$10,000 upward.
Full ADOPT grant: round 10
Innovate UK
Round 10 of Innovate UK's ADOPT grant funds on-farm trial and demonstration projects that help new agricultural ideas and solutions get adopted. Eligible applicants are farming, growing and forestry businesses based in England.
Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund in India
ACCESS Development Services
This grant funds catalytic investments in agroecology enterprises and farmer producer organizations across India to scale sustainable farming practices, improve smallholder farmer livelihoods, and build resilient food systems. Priority is given to youth and women entrepreneurs in agri-value chains, with grants ranging from INR 20 lakhs to 1 crore (approximately $24K–$120K USD equivalent) across 10 Indian states.
Biowaste Study
Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME)
ADEME funds preliminary diagnostic and feasibility studies that structure biowaste sorting, valorisation, composting and animal by-product (SPAN) treatment projects before investment. Eligible applicants include waste producers, collection actors and private operators in the biowaste sector, with funding covering up to 80% of study costs.
Investissement "Ecoconception"
Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME)
ADEME's Investissement Écoconception offers grants of 15% to 60% of eligible costs, capped at €300,000 per project, for French companies investing in eco-designed products or services that follow a diagnostic. It also covers organic (AB) or HVE level 3 food product ranges and certain breakthrough product-service innovations.
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
This fellowship funds applied research on blue foods (aquatic food systems) with a focus on climate, biodiversity, trade, and equity outcomes, bridging science and policy. Researchers receive $10,000 in funding plus travel support for a six-month fellowship with mentorship and publication opportunities.
All Agritech Startups to collaborate with Farmers (India)
Kerala Startup Mission
Kerala Startup Mission invites agritech startups to collaborate with farmers and address agricultural challenges in rural Kerala through innovative solutions. The programme funds startups addressing crop damage, pest management, irrigation, machinery costs, organic farming, bio-inputs, fair pricing, logistics, and labour challenges.
Fast-Track To Impact Programme
ProVeg
The Fast-Track To Impact Programme provides mentorship, networking, and resources to alternative protein startups to accelerate sustainable food innovation. It supports registered companies with a minimum viable product in plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated protein categories, offering expert guidance on pitching, fundraising, brand development, and market expansion.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
USDA-NIFA
USDA-NIFA's AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program funds competitive research, extension, and integrated projects advancing knowledge in agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities across six priority areas. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations conducting work in plant health, animal health, food safety, bioenergy, agriculture systems, and rural economics.
Seedbed Venture Catalyst Call for Startups
EIT Food
This call funds early-stage startups created through the EIT Food Venture Builders programme, supporting innovation in the agrifood sector. It targets teams ready to scale their ventures with mentorship and investment from the Seedbed Venture Catalyst initiative.
Project Funding
Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)
The STDF provides project funding to strengthen food safety, animal health, and plant health (SPS) capacity in developing countries, enabling safer trade and supporting sustainable economic growth and food security. Eligible applicants from developing countries can apply in English, French, or Spanish using official application forms.
Katapult Africa Accelerator
Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA)
Katapult Africa is an accelerator programme supporting early-stage agritech, foodtech, and climate tech companies operating across the African continent. The programme provides acceleration support to ventures with positive climate and food-systems impact in Africa.
Horizon Europe - Cluster 6 Food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 is an EU co-funded research and innovation programme for researchers, universities, industry and NGOs developing solutions that reduce pressure on soil, air, water, biodiversity and natural resources. Calls are administered in the Netherlands by RVO and submission windows vary by call.
Pre-announcement AGROECOLOGY4 2027 – "Accelerating the Transitions of Agroecological Systems for Resilient and Competitive Agricultural and Food Systems"
Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)
A pre-announcement for the 4th AGROECOLOGY Partnership call funding collaborative research and innovation projects that accelerate agroecological transitions across European farming systems, value chains and food systems. It targets multi-actor consortia using Living Labs or similar co-creation structures, with a programme budget of about €25M across 19 participating countries and regions.
Pre-announcement: Third call for projects under the European FutureFoodS partnership
Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)
FutureFoodS is a Horizon Europe co-funded partnership call supporting research and innovation projects that advance sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems in Europe, with emphasis on post-harvest food, green and digital transitions, and alignment with the EU Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork strategy. The call targets complex food-system challenges including climate adaptation, food waste, soil health, biodiversity, nutrition, and socio-economic equity across production, processing, distribution, and consumption.
Experimental Sites for the Agricultural Sector
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
This grant funds collaborative practical field trials where farmers, horticulturists, and research organisations test new technical and social innovations to develop sustainable agriculture. Eligible activities include setting up cooperatives, running trials, making investments in experimental sites, and sharing results, with funding covering up to 80% of trial costs and up to 100% of knowledge-sharing activities.
UFA Funds 4-H
UFA Agricultural Community Foundation
This grant provides annual funding to local 4-H Clubs and Districts in Alberta and Saskatchewan to support youth-led agricultural and community projects. Eligible organizations can receive up to $300 per application on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rural Women's Award
AgriFutures Australia
National award recognising and supporting rural women leaders in Australian agriculture and natural resource management. Eligible applicants are women working in or leading agricultural and natural resource sectors in rural Australia.
Protein Diversification and Healthy Ageing Think and Do Tanks Coordination & Content Creation Support Call
EIT Food
This call supports coordination, knowledge sharing, and content creation within EIT Food's Protein Diversification and Healthy Ageing Think & Do Tanks network. It funds strategic collaboration and high-quality content development aligned with the tanks' objectives, targeting organizations that can strengthen the agrifood innovation ecosystem.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
USDA-NIFA
This USDA-NIFA grant supports Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture in building capacity for education, research, outreach, and integrated activities in agriculture and renewable resources. Eligible institutions can use funds for equipment, faculty development, graduate assistantships, and matching funds to compete for additional federal grants.
Open source solutions for edge, cloud and mixed model applications to strengthen production and administrative capacities in agriculture
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
This Horizon Europe open call funds open-source digital applications that make agriculture more sustainable and efficient across edge, cloud and mixed-model deployments. It is aimed at developers, SMEs, startups and research organisations building digital tools for farm production and administration.
Expression of Interest for Venture Studio Founders
EIT Food
EIT Food is calling for expressions of interest from ambitious entrepreneurs to build new agrifood tech venture studios in Europe's underserved regions. It is aimed at founders who want to lead studios that create and scale agrifood startups.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Kerala Startup Mission
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provides early-stage grants (up to Rs. 20 lakhs) and debt/convertible funding (up to Rs. 50 lakhs) to help startups validate ideas, develop prototypes, and commercialize products. Eligible startups must be DPIIT-recognized, incorporated within two years, and focused on innovative solutions in priority sectors including waste management, water, agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, and mobility.
New forms of cooperation in agriculture and the forest-based sector
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
This EU call funds scaling-up and piloting of new cooperation models across agriculture and the forest-based bioeconomy, with projects expected to be delivered by consortia. It targets consortia, businesses, cooperatives and research organisations working on bioeconomy value chains.
Catalyse NEB Call 2027
EIT Food
EIT Food's Catalyse NEB Call 2027 offers start-ups mentoring, business support and access to European networks to advance sustainability, inclusion and beauty. It targets early-stage and growing companies working on the New European Bauhaus agenda.
Support to the re-evaluation of approved food additives under Regulation (EU) No 257/2010
EU agency (EFSA)
This grant supports scientific re-evaluation of approved food additives under EU Regulation 257/2010, funding literature reviews, risk assessment, toxicology studies, dietary exposure analysis, and data collection. It is open to research institutions, universities, and organizations capable of conducting rigorous food-safety science for the European Food Safety Authority.
Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program
USDA-RBCS
This USDA grant funds Agriculture Innovation Centers to provide technical assistance to agricultural producers on marketing value-added agricultural products. Centers can receive awards to strengthen rural agricultural innovation and commercialization capacity.
Grant in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA and 2 more: Multilateral Trade-Standards Facility Project Funding, closes 1 Mar 2027
organisation
A multilateral trade-standards facility funds projects that help developing countries strengthen food safety, animal health, and plant health capacity to facilitate safe international trade. Eligible applicants from developing nations can apply in English, French, or Spanish using official application forms.
Financing projects related to rural development
Dinan Agglomération
LEADER is an EU rural development programme run locally by Dinan Agglomération that funds local public and private initiatives advancing ecological transition, such as sustainable food, renewable energy, water protection, circular economy and soft mobility, plus cross-territory cooperation. It targets local actors and projects carried out within the eligible communes of Dinan Agglomération between 2023 and 2027.