USA Grants and Rebates

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Part of USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, this offers cost-share assistance to install high tunnels (seasonal hoop houses). This support can extend your growing season, reduce costs, and improve soil and water conservation. 

 Offers both grant funding and guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers—especially greenhouse operations—purchase renewable energy systems or upgrade energy efficiency (e.g., HVAC, lighting, insulation). Ideal for growers in rural areas under 50,000 population, or operations linked to rural sites. 

 Through USDA NIFA, UAIP provides grants for urban or small-scale greenhouse projects. They also offer grant-writing assistance and technical support for applicants. 

Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like greenhouse-grown vegetables and floriculture 

Supports programs that facilitate purchasing local food, enhance agricultural education, and build school–farm partnerships. 

 The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), administered by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), supports direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities—like farmers markets, roadside stands, CSAs, agritourism, and online sales—to enhance access and demand for locally produced goods.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides funding to support agricultural research, education, and extension activities. NIFA grants aim to address national challenges in agriculture and food systems, fostering innovation and sustainability. 

The Therapeutic Garden Grant Program, initiated by the National Garden Bureau (NGB), aims to support the development and expansion of therapeutic gardens across North America. These gardens play a vital role in promoting health and wellness through horticultural therapy, offering benefits such as rehabilitation, socialization, and skill-building for various populations.