Food Systems grants — page 12
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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 — 827 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.
The funders publishing food systems grants here include THRIVE AgTech Programs, ClimateWorks Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, among 2 others. 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.
Geographic coverage on this page spans GLOBAL, ASIA, SE-ASIA, SOUTH-ASIA, EAST-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.
6 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.
Global Impact Challenge
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THRIVE's annual challenge funds Seed to Series A startups developing sustainable agriculture technologies and practices globally. The multi-year programme (2022–2026) supports early-stage agrifoodtech companies advancing food-systems sustainability.
A Regional Agri-Tech Export Programme
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THRIVE Go Global supports Quebec-based agri-tech companies in scaling and expanding into the US market through partnerships and commercial traction. The program targets early-to-growth stage agtech startups seeking market expansion support beyond their home region.
Global Incubator Programme
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A Go Global programme supporting high-potential agri-tech companies to expand into the US market, with emphasis on scaling, partnerships, and commercial traction. Designed for companies ready to internationalise and achieve market penetration in North America.
APAC Accelerator
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APAC Accelerator is a seed-to-Series A stage accelerator program for agrifoodtech startups in the Asia-Pacific region, offering go-to-market planning, investment access, and mentorship. It targets early-stage companies developing agricultural and food-system innovations.
Canada Accelerator
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This is a seed-to-Series A accelerator program that supports Canadian agrifoodtech startups with go-to-market strategy, customer access, investment connections, and expert mentorship. It targets early-stage companies in the agriculture and food technology sector.
Food & Agriculture
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The funder supports sustainable food systems and agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience. The grant targets organizations working on transforming food and agriculture to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts.
Grants for nutritious and sustainable food systems
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The funder is offering grants to support the creation of nutritious and sustainable food systems. This funding targets organizations and initiatives working to improve food supply chains, agricultural practices, and food security through sustainability and nutrition lenses.
Climate Ventures (Bootstrap to Seed)
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The funder invests financial and human capital in early-stage climate tech companies from bootstrap to seed stage, providing co-building services in strategy, sales, fundraising, hiring, and culture. The fund focuses on energy, e-mobility, and agrifoodtech sectors.
First Bite
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First Bite provides small grants (up to $100k) to founders at the ideation or formation stage in food, agriculture, and climate-tech sectors, before they raise a formal pre-seed round. The programme targets very early-stage founders who are still developing their ideas and initial business structure.
Food & Agriculture
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This grant supports projects that build agricultural systems improving soil health, water quality, and animal welfare while addressing environmental challenges. It funds organizations working across the food and agriculture sector to advance regenerative and sustainable practices.
Agricultural Technology Co-Creation Grant
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This grant funds the development of agricultural technology co-created with farmers and food systems workers, with a focus on meeting the needs of small-holder producers. It supports innovation at the intersection of agriculture and technology to improve food systems resilience and productivity.
Conservation and Markets Initiative
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This grant funds initiatives that transform commodity supply chains and market systems to reduce deforestation and protect biodiversity across tree crops, cattle, and mining sectors. It targets organizations working on conservation through sustainable market transformation and supply-chain interventions.
Bharat Shubharambh Fund
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India-focused impact investment fund deploying up to $75M in growing SMEs that advance climate action, livelihood for underserved communities, and gender equity through their business models. Targets profitable, scalable enterprises demonstrating measurable social and environmental impact.
Asia Fund for impact investment
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Impact investment fund deploying USD 30 million across South and Southeast Asia to support ESG-committed, purpose-driven SMEs in climate, livelihoods, and gender equity. Prioritizes women-owned or women-led enterprises with focus on clean energy, food systems, waste management, and related sustainable sectors.
a US food-sector venture fund
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The funder invests in disruptive technologies and strategic partnerships advancing protein innovation, alternative proteins, and sustainable food systems. The fund targets startups and companies developing solutions that reshape the future of food production and supply chains.
11th Hour Project
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The 11th Hour Project funds community-led initiatives advancing renewable energy, resilient food systems, healthy oceans, and human rights protection globally. It partners with organizations working at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social justice.
Climate Tech Seed Fund III
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Active Impact's seed fund invests in early-stage climate tech companies that innovate in production and consumption to address supply constraints across clean energy, transportation, food, water, and circular economy sectors. The fund targets pre-revenue and prototype-stage startups in Canada with climate and sustainability solutions.
Special Opportunities
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The funder offers non-traditional investment structures (beyond standard venture and growth equity) targeting companies in food & agriculture, energy, and oceans sectors. The fund is designed for innovative businesses seeking flexible capital arrangements aligned with sustainability and impact outcomes.
Venture & Growth
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The funder makes equity investments in venture and growth-stage companies developing market-based solutions across food & agriculture, energy, and oceans sectors, targeting system-wide change at critical sector intersections. The fund is open to startups and growth companies in climate-tech and sustainability.
Sustainable Food
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Investment solutions targeting sustainable food systems and agriculture, offered to professional and retail investors with ESG risk assessment and impact frameworks. Eligible for organizations working across the food supply chain and sustainable agriculture sectors.
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
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The funder funds climate action projects that address climate risks in agriculture, energy, and water systems for vulnerable populations. The grant supports both mitigation and adaptation interventions across agri-food, energy, and water sectors.
Agri-Food: Supports the equitable transition to a sustainable and resilient agri-food system across Africa and Asia
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This grant supports organizations working to transition agri-food systems in Africa and Asia toward sustainability, equity, and resilience. It funds projects that address food-system sustainability, agricultural innovation, and climate-resilient farming practices across these regions.
Funding from a Belgian sustainable-finance institution
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The funder provides short- and medium-term financing to microfinance institutions and sustainable smallholder agriculture organisations across Latin America, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund offers both direct financing and technical assistance to strengthen partner capabilities in sustainable development.
Loans and equity from a French development-finance institution
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The funder provides loans, equity investment, guarantees, and technical assistance to businesses and financial institutions in emerging and developing markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, and the Middle East. The financing targets enterprises of all sizes—from startups to large companies—operating in sectors including agriculture, energy, education, healthcare, sustainable industries, and financial services, with a focus on advancing the SDGs.
Equity investment from an impact investor
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The funder provides equity investment and subordinated convertible debt to food processing companies in Africa and Asia that add local value to agricultural raw materials. The fund targets companies led by strong entrepreneurs and offers active business partnership support including strategy, finance, governance, and impact measurement.
Impact investment from a Dutch impact investor
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The funder provides patient capital and active partnership to innovative, scalable companies in East Africa working in sustainable food systems, renewable energy, and water & sanitation services. The firm targets businesses that deliver measurable social and environmental impact while achieving long-term profitability, aligned with UN SDGs.
Grants from a European sustainability foundation
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The funder provides grants for innovative projects in the Netherlands that restore nature, enhance biodiversity, and transform agricultural and food systems. Eligible activities include practical research, policy influence, public campaigns, and pilot projects with scaling ambition.
Community Investment Programme
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The funder provides grants, employee matching, in-kind contributions, and pro-bono technical assistance across food security, water stewardship, and local community development. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, schools, health agencies, and community organizations working on agricultural development, watershed restoration, hunger relief, and disaster response.
Support from a UK development-finance organisation
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The funder supports agricultural and rural development projects that improve water access, food security, and economic livelihoods in developing regions. The grant targets entrepreneurs and organizations implementing sustainable water and agricultural solutions in underserved communities.
Loans from a fair-trade financing programme
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The funder provides short- and long-term loans to smallholder farmers, agricultural SMEs, and agro-microfinance institutions across Latin America and Africa to finance working capital, produce purchasing, and growth investments in fair-trade certified commodity value chains. The fund emphasizes social and environmental sustainability aligned with UN SDGs and includes capacity-building support alongside financing.
Grants from a US foundation supporting conservation, food systems, and health
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The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation offers grants to organizations working at the intersection of conservation, food systems, and health through a competitive two-phase application process. Both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations can apply, with concept applications reviewed twice annually.
Major Foundation Grant
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The funder funds locally-led initiatives that provide access to clean water, sanitation, or food security through irrigation in Australia, overseas, and currently prioritizes flood-affected communities in Texas. Eligible applicants must propose specific projects with defined timelines and budgets, excluding general maintenance or donations.
Grants from a US philanthropic fund
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The craigslist Charitable Fund provides grants to organizations and initiatives working to reduce the harms of industrial animal agriculture, including animal welfare, climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health impacts. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, social enterprises, and research institutions advancing alternatives to factory farming and systemic reform of food systems.
Research funding from a major foundation
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The funder funds research activities to achieve food security and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries through research projects, travel grants for master's students, and doctoral funding at specific German institutions. The foundation also supports scientific exchange through workshops and conferences to advance research agendas in agricultural and nutritional development.
£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability
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This grant provides up to £50 million to support UK farmers in purchasing equipment and adopting technology that increases production, profitability, and environmental outcomes. Eligible farmers can apply for funding to invest in farm modernization and agri-tech solutions.
From precision-bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England
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This £21.5m grant funds 15 England-wide projects developing new crop varieties (like hemp and tomatoes) and low-emission farm technologies to boost agricultural productivity. It supports applied research and innovation across the farming sector to translate new crops and sustainable practices into ready-to-use tools.
Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment
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This grant funds the commercialization and deployment of breakthrough agricultural technologies to farms, with a focus on boosting productivity and sustainability across the sector. It is open to technology developers and agri-tech innovators working with the funder.
£12m 'Dragons Den' farming innovation boost
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This £12.6m grant from the funder supports agricultural technology innovations that reduce costs, increase productivity, and enhance farming sustainability. It targets UK agri-tech companies and innovators developing solutions to modernize and secure the farming sector.
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
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This USDA grant funds cold storage infrastructure equipment and related improvements within the food supply chain to enable food banks, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits to store and distribute nutritious food to low-income populations. The program operates as a subaward mechanism where primary recipients manage and distribute funds to eligible food assistance organizations.
Technical Assistance Facility
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This grant provides technical assistance funding to help commodity sector projects and enterprises in developing countries improve operations and sustainability. It targets agricultural and commodity-based businesses seeking expert support to strengthen their competitiveness and environmental performance.
Support to a National Food Safety Authority in Strengthening SPS Systems and Food Safety Control in the Horticulture Sector in The Gambia
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This grant supports the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) in The Gambia to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems and food safety controls in the horticulture sector. It targets institutional capacity-building and regulatory infrastructure for agricultural food safety and quality assurance.
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program
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This funder grant funds education equity initiatives at tribal colleges, supporting sustainability and agricultural innovation in Native American higher education. The program targets tribal institutions to advance equitable access to education and sustainable practices.
Scientific and technical assistance on a foresight activity in the field of plant health to enhance crisis preparedness for the EU territory.
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This call funds scientific and technical assistance for a foresight activity focused on plant health to strengthen crisis preparedness across the EU. It supports research and planning to anticipate and mitigate plant health threats at the European level.
UK Research Funder: Bioscience Translation Grant 2026
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BBSRC Proof of Concept funding translates bioscience research into commercial innovations (products, services, solutions) with economic, societal, and environmental impact. Eligible applicants must be based at UK research organisations funded by BBSRC.
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
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This funder grant strengthens food and agricultural sciences education at the master's, doctorate, and veterinary professional degree levels through curriculum development, faculty enhancement, and student recruitment. Eligible institutions can fund formal education programs, scientific instrumentation, and capacity-building in agricultural sciences.
Strengthening and structuring of soya, shea and poultry value chains in Benin
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This grant strengthens and structures soya, shea, and poultry value chains in Benin through agricultural development and supply-chain improvements. It targets smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses seeking to enhance productivity, market access, and sustainability in West African agricultural sectors.
International Development Cooperation Grants
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This grant supports international development projects in South Asia and East Africa focused on education, livelihoods, and ecological farming. Eligible applicants are German or Austrian nonprofits partnering with locally registered organizations in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, or Uganda.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
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This funder grant funds capacity-building initiatives at non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, with a focus on renewable energy and agricultural innovation. The program supports institutional development and research infrastructure at eligible agricultural education institutions.