Farmer to Farmer 2025 Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Gulf of America Division, has announced the Farmer to Farmer 2025 Grant Program funding opportunity. The program seeks projects that work collaboratively with American farmers to improve water quality, reduce nutrient pollution, restore habitats, and strengthen environmental resilience throughout the Gulf of America watershed. Approximately $50 million is available to support up to 30 awards.
Geographic Eligibility: This funding opportunity supports projects implemented within the United States, specifically the Gulf of America watershed region
About the Program
The Gulf of America Division (GAD) of EPA Region 4 has launched the Farmer to Farmer 2025 funding opportunity to support environmental projects that improve water quality and protect critical habitats through partnerships with agricultural communities.
The program is part of EPA’s broader efforts to protect, maintain, and restore the ecological health and productivity of the Gulf of America while supporting economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Funded projects are expected to work directly with American farmers and agricultural stakeholders to prevent, reduce, or eliminate nutrient pollution while promoting sustainable land management practices.
Program Objectives
The program aims to:
- Improve water quality throughout the Gulf of America watershed.
- Reduce nutrient pollution from agricultural sources.
- Restore, enhance, and protect natural habitats.
- Strengthen ecosystem resilience to storms and extreme weather events.
- Support sustainable agricultural practices.
- Foster collaboration between environmental organizations and farming communities.
- Promote efficient and responsible use of public resources.
Priority Areas
Projects should contribute to one or more of the following:
- Water quality improvement
- Nutrient pollution reduction
- Habitat restoration and conservation
- Watershed management
- Agricultural sustainability
- Environmental resilience
- Ecosystem protection and restoration
Geographic Focus
Eligible projects must take place within:
- The Gulf of America watershed; and/or
- The United States contiguous zone in the Gulf of America.
Funding Information
- Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER
- Funding Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Program Division: Gulf of America Division (Region 4)
- Funding Instrument: Grant
- Opportunity Category: Discretionary
- Funding Activity: Environment
- Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 30
- Award Minimum: $1,500,000
- Award Maximum: $2,500,000
- Cost Sharing Requirement: None
Eligibility
Applicants should carefully review Section 2 of the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed eligibility requirements.
The opportunity is targeted toward organizations committed to:
- Supporting American farmers
- Improving water quality
- Reducing nutrient pollution
- Restoring habitats
- Advancing environmental stewardship
- Delivering measurable environmental outcomes
Application Deadline
Deadline: June 22, 2026
Organizations are encouraged to begin preparing applications as early as possible due to the scale and competitiveness of the funding opportunity.
Why This Grant Matters
Agricultural nutrient runoff remains one of the leading causes of water quality degradation in many U.S. watersheds. Through collaborative partnerships with farmers, the Farmer to Farmer 2025 program seeks to create practical, science-based solutions that benefit both agricultural productivity and environmental conservation.
The initiative provides a significant opportunity for environmental nonprofits, watershed organizations, conservation groups, agricultural support organizations, and research institutions working to improve ecosystem health in the Gulf region.
For questions regarding the funding opportunity:
Email: [GAD-NOFO@epa.gov]
For detailed information visit official website