Farmer to Farmer 2025
This grant funds projects that partner with farmers to improve water quality and habitats in the Gulf of America, supporting EPA goals and the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: June 19, 2026 (Full application due by 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $1.5M–$2.5M per award | ~30 awards | Total program funding: $50M | Project period: up to 5 years
Summary: Supports projects to improve water quality and/or habitat in the Gulf of America watershed through collaboration with farmers and adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.
Key Information: Activities must occur within the Gulf of America watershed or contiguous zone; cost sharing is not required.
Description
This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding opportunity, administered by the Gulf of America Division, aims to support projects that protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America. The focus is on improving water quality and enhancing, restoring, or protecting natural habitats, particularly through collaboration with America's farmers. Projects must align with the Administration’s "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative and EPA statutory authorities, with an emphasis on preventing, reducing, or eliminating nutrient pollution while supporting the economic well-being of the region.
The program encourages applications that propose innovative, demonstration-based approaches to regenerative agriculture and habitat improvement, including the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and precision agriculture tools. Four primary focus areas are available: Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship, Demonstrating Regenerative Farming Benefits through Monitoring, Innovative Technologies for Regenerative Farming, and Habitat Improvement for Nutrient and Soil Management.
