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Agriculture & Food Security Tenders & Grants

Tenders and grants across agriculture and food security — crop production inputs, irrigation systems, agri-processing facilities, livestock programmes, rural extension services, food storage and logistics, and climate-smart agriculture. Curated for agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, rural development NGOs, agri-tech firms and food security consultancies.

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Agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, agri-input suppliers, irrigation contractors, rural development NGOs, food-systems consultancies, agri-tech firms.

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World Bank

Agriculture Global Practice — food systems, rural livelihoods and climate resilience.

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IFAD

International Fund for Agricultural Development — smallholder and rural programmes.

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FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization procurement and technical assistance.

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AfDB

Feed Africa strategy — agri-processing, value chains and rural infrastructure.

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USAID

Feed the Future and food security portfolio.

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WFP

World Food Programme — food procurement and supply chain.

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Tenders and grants across agriculture and food security — crop production inputs, irrigation systems, agri-processing facilities, livestock programmes, rural extension services, food storage and logistics, and climate-smart agriculture. Curated for agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, rural development NGOs, agri-tech firms and food security consultancies.

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Agriculture & Food Security Tenders

United States, USA 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 8 days) 12444526Q0081

Custer/Gallatin National Forest, located in Montana, has a need for Brand New Forestry Service Radio Accessories. Please see Attachment A for items needed. This is 100% total small business solicitation.

United States, USA 7 Oct 2026 (Closes in 9 days) 1240LP26Q0204

The USDA Forest Service, Cibola National Forest, requires galvanized corrugated metal culvert pipe, coupling bands, and shipping to the Magdalena Ranger District Supply Yard in Magdalena, New Mexico. See solicitation attachments for complete specifications and response requirements.

United Kingdom £14.5M 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) HHS/DF/HCWC - 2026

This Framework is designed to meet the Hot Chicken Wrap Concept needs of Haslingden High School it is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Eme...

United States, Massachusetts 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) BD-27-1046-DER-FWE01-133892

Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigations Items: - RFR DER MSA-2027/BD-26-1046-DER-FWE01-126259 for Technical services to advance ecological / habitat restoration and river revitalization within the Commonwealth.

United States, Massachusetts 5 Jan 2027 (Closes in 99 days) BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-133899

Items: - The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announces the availability of grant funds for municipalities and certain state agencies through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program. The LWCF is administered by Massachusetts on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS), an agency of the Department of the ...

United States, Oregon 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 18 days) S-62900-00018046

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to solicit for aerial seeding application services to reforest 5024 acres within the Willamette National Forest on land located East of Oakridge, Oregon. If interested in placing a Bid, please download and review all attachments then return all required documents before Bid Closing date and time. Items: - Willamette National Forest Aerial Seeding Application

Canada, Alberta 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) AB-2026-06543

Background: The reach extending from Ben’s Lake Diversion Structure to Lake Six conveys flows from the Vermilion River, as well as inflows from Watt Lake. The combined flows from the Vermilion River and Watt Lake are conveyed through this channel before discharging into Lake Six, located approximately 5 km downstream of the diversion structure. Recent inspections conducted by operations staff h...

United Kingdom 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) DN825916

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a single provider framework for the provision of supply and distribution of various foods for adult care homes and day centres. For the following four categories: Fresh Meat Frozen Groceries and Provisions Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Canada 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) NRCan-5000096799-1001607

Natural Resources Canada Forest Management at Valcartier and Farnham, Québec Tender # NRCan-5000096799 Closing Date : 10/22/2026 at 14:00 PM Contact: Anik Samson anik.samson@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca 613-350-7875 Details: Disclaimer: This bid is researched and provided for information purposes only. To participate in this bid opportunity, interested vendors are sometimes required to register on the Nat...

United States, Illinois 12 Nov 2026 (Closes in 45 days) 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54123
United States, Illinois 28 Oct 2026 (Closes in 30 days) 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54014
United States, Illinois 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 23 days) 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54012
United States, Illinois 4 Nov 2026 (Closes in 37 days) 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54069
United States, Oregon 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) S-63500-00017970
United States, Massachusetts 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) BD-27-1002-1003-001-133366
United Kingdom 30 Mar 2034 (Closes 2034) BBC EN 04237

As a Unitary Council we have responsibility for Grass cutting & land management and have a statutory duty regarding levels of grass cutting due to duty to maintain the highway specified in Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The requirement involves the outsourcing of this provision to a provider who will develop a programme, manage and carry out Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Grip mai...

United States, Oregon 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 8 days) S-C01010-00017929
United Kingdom 4 Dec 2026 (Closes in 66 days) C1222

The council is preparing for the planting season winter 2026-2027 and is seeking quotations for the supply of 262 trees of various species.

Australia, Western Australia 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) WA-CRTF260000673

Agency: Central Regional TAFE. Category: Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Machinery and Accessories. Type: Tender

United States, Illinois 14 Nov 2026 (Closes in 47 days) 27-406AGR-AGIND-B-53762
United States, Massachusetts 30 Mar 2031 (Closes in 1643 days) BD-21-1002-1003-001-62822
United States, Oregon 7 Oct 2026 (Closes in 9 days) S-C25102-00017908
United Kingdom £12K 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) ocds-h6vhtk-06f05a

Peatland restoration works on lowland ex arable land

Australia, Western Australia 31 Dec 2026 (Closes in 94 days) WA-RFP112025FSa

Agency: Forest Products Commission. Category: Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services. Type: Tender

Agriculture & Food Security Grants

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. 

Awarding agency: Department Of Natural Resources. Application period: 02/26/2025 - No end date. Award range: $0 - $0.

United States

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) seeks to provide financial assistance to help build a program focusing on reclamation sciences to support energy development, critical minerals, and streamlining regulation. This program should identify opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency of reclamation through (1) surveys of reclamation outcomes, analysis of existing experiments, and literature synthesis; (2) developing tools and maps to support reclamation; and (3) communicating new insights to stakeholders, including industry partners. There are currently significant challenges for management of lands following oil, gas, and mineral development, and other land disturbing activities in arid landscapes.

The purpose of the Culvert AOP Competitive Grant Program is to provide funding to eligible entities for the replacement, removal, and repair of culverts or weirs that meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. Anadromous fish are born in freshwater and spend most of their lives in saltwater, returning to freshwater to spawn. Salmon are a well-known example of anadromous fish.

Open US USDA-AMS-TM-RFSP-G-26-0006

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (FY) Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. RFSP purpose is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and regional food systems.RFSP is part of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) umbrella program. AMS welcomes applications that meet LAMP goals (see section 3.1) to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets and enterprises, and value-added agricultural products.Approximately $4.71 million is available to fund applications under this solicitation. In FY2025, AMS funded 7 (6.5%) of the eligible applications...

Open Community GB climate-action-fund-food-systems
United Kingdom $2,500,000 - $7,000,000

We want to fund projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. We want to support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. We will do this by supporting work that: works with nature to create resilient, sustainable and equitable food systems (this is called agroecology) addresses the root cause of long-term problems, not just the symptoms (this is called systems change) You must meet one or more of our aims Your project must work towards systems change in the way that: community organisations grow and produce food – using agroecological methods food gets distributed – aiming for equitable access to healthy, affordable food for all offers people and communities different food options – especially those ...

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource management, enhanced public engagement, and training/education opportunities – along with other related services.USACE is particularly interested in organizations that offer challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults, and support for formal post-high school education. This agreement aims to provide effective resource management, enhance public engagement, and offer training and education, all while promoting responsible stewardship of public lands and resources and developing future water and natural resource professionals.Statutory A...

Open US USDA-NIFA-OP-011756

The SAC program, Assistance Listing Number 10.200, supports projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acreage in the United States of alternative crops grown for food/feedstuff, oil, and feedstocks for industrial value-added products. Such crops are important to U.S. agriculture in that these can provide new and profitable cropping options in response to low commodity prices and changes in consumer demand for new agricultural-based products. Oilseed, grain, and feedstock crops have major uses in healthy human foods and animal feeds, as natural pest control when used as cover crops, and as a feedstock in industrial chemical manufacture and biofuel production. Grains/pseudocereals and legumes/pulses can play an important role in the cropping rotation for food/feedstuff and/o...

The AFG Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs) to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, provide funding to retrofit or modify facilities to protect personnel from known health hazards, acquire emergency response vehicles, design and implement health, wellness and resiliency programs that prepare responders for incident response, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. 

Open US USDA-NIFA-OTHER-011816

The purpose of ODF, under assistance listing 10.233, is to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation, support technological progress, profitability, and increase production efficiencies. The program prioritizes frameworks that address farm and ranch profitability, new markets and uses for agricultural products, invasive species, soil health to regenerate long-term productivity, or improving human health through precision nutrient and food quality. 

United States

This notice announces the intention of the Maritime Administration to provide grants to small shipyards. Under the Small Shipyard Grant Program, there is currently $35,000,000 available for grants for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities that will be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. Potential applicants are advised that it is expected, based on experience, that the number of applications will far exceed the funds available and that only a small percentage of applicants will be funded. Applications (SF-424 and the Addendum) will be accepted online through Grants.gov by 12:00:00 pm (Noon Eastern Time) on the closing date (May 11, 2026). See full text under Related Documents T...

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in seafood best practices, marketing, and fishery management; technological innovation in fishing practices; outreach and education for consumers on quality and sustainability of wild caught fish or products farmed through aquaculture/mariculture; enhanced regionally-specific management of fishery resources based on local knowledge; and strengthening the seafood supply chain through partnerships with industry, researchers, and community organizations to build relationships that inc...

Open US EPA-I-R4-SFL-2025-01

The EPA’s South Florida Program supports projects within the 16 counties that overlap with the South Florida Water Management District. Demonstration projects that generate tangible and practical results through applied science frameworks that seek to advance and scale future interventions will be prioritized. Projects should also include scientifically and statistically rigorous studies, surveys, research, investigations, or pre- and post-monitoring data collection and dissemination where appropriate, to effectively evaluate project outcomes and develop subsequent research questions that inform and improve decision making by the Agency and its partners working to restore water quality and aquatic habitat within the South Florida ecosystem.

Open US NOAA-NMFS-GARFO-2026-31286

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting proposals under the Scallop RSA Program. Projects funded under the Scallop RSA Program must enhance the knowledge of the scallop fishery resource or contribute to the body of information on which scallop management decisions are made. Priority will be given to proposals that investigate research priorities developed by the Council, which are detailed under the Program Priorities section of this announcement Successful applicants will be awarded scallop RSA quota. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate scallop vessel owners.

The long-term goal of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to increase agricultural production while enhancing farmer prosperity. Achieving this goal will require transdisciplinary approaches to address current and future food and agricultural challenges within the context of the economic viability of farm operations, quality of life for farmers and society as a whole, and the most efficient use of resources. NIFA is soliciting applications to support:1. At least one of the following Strengthening Agricultural Systems sub-priorities:a. New Uses and Expanding Markets for Agriculture and Forestry Productsb. Solutions to Pests and Diseases of Pl...

The purpose of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, under Assistance Listing number 10.308, is to promote and strengthen the ability of eligible institutions in the Insular Areas to carry out education and research, respectively, within the food and agricultural sciences.

United States

The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and which is of broader benefit to other U.S. government agencies and industry. Please note that this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for cross-cutting R&D and domestic supplier development and that program-specific AS&T R&D is supported though NOFOs issued by each SC program.

Pipeline safety and associated environmental protection are a shared responsibility and informed communities play a vital role in the safety and reliability of pipeline operations. The Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities: Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program (Assistance Listing 20.710) provides funding to local communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to pipeline safety. The program also provides opportunities that strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities. Technical assistance is defined as engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues.

​​This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies Program. This program will fund one entity to provide rural stakeholders with timely access to data analysis on pressing rural health issues. The goal of this award is to fund analysis that furthers understanding on emerging factors that affect rural health to improve health care in rural America. ​

The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities.Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding variousbusiness and community projects that serve rural areas.

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory or local programs that protect, manage and restore wetlands. The goals of the EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, the EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. This is done using the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program, the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework and for states and Tribes the development of Wetl...

United States

Testing funding opportunity and providing approval.

United States $10,000 - $800,000

Awarding agency: Department Of Natural Resources. Application period: 12/16/2024 - No end date. Award range: $10000 - $800000.

Open US USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through competitively funded projects. A multi-state partnership is a project that implements activities with measurable outcomes that benefit two or more U.S. States and/or Territories along with non-profit entities. The focus is to address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including, but not limited to, food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, and marketing and promotion. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. t...

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource management, enhanced public engagement, and training/education opportunities – along with other related services. USACE is particularly interested in organizations that offer challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults, and support for formal post-high school education. This agreement aims to provide effective resource management, enhance public engagement, and offer training and education, all while promoting responsible stewardship of public lands and resources and developing future water and natural resource professionals.&nbsp...

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues agriculture tenders?

Ministries of agriculture, rural development agencies, donor-funded PMUs (IFAD, World Bank, AfDB), WFP, FAO, and large agri-processing parastatals.

Are agri-tech companies eligible for these opportunities?

Yes — digital agriculture, precision farming, satellite-based crop monitoring and e-extension platforms are increasingly funded by donors and procured by governments modernising their agriculture sectors.

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