Farmer to Farmer 2025
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you run a non-profit or agribusiness partnering with farmers on Gulf water quality and habitat projects, this $1.5M–$2.5M EPA grant directly funds your work.
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What this is
This EPA Great Water Body program solicits applications from organizations committed to partnering with American farmers to prevent or reduce nutrient pollution in the Gulf of America watershed and contiguous zone. Projects must improve water quality, enhance or restore natural habitats, and support regional resilience to storm events while demonstrating fiscal responsibility. The funding opportunity is open to eligible organizations (detailed in the additional information section) and aligns with federal economic and environmental policy. Awards range from $1.5 million to $2.5 million, with applications due June 19, 2026.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are organizations (not individuals or solo founders) committed to supporting American farmers and reducing nutrient pollution in the Gulf of America watershed. See the Additional Information section for specific organization types and geographic requirements; activities must occur in the Gulf of America watershed or U.S. contiguous zone.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The Gulf of America Division (“GAD”), located in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 4, is part of the EPA Great Water Body program that collaborates to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America consistent with the economic well-being of the region. EPA’s actions are designed to support improved water quality; to enhance, restore and/or protect natural habitats; and to improve the region’s ability to withstand storm events. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality and/or habitat through collaboration with America’s farmers. Applications must align with the Administration’s "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative and align with EPA statutory authorities. Activities must take place in the Gulf of America watershed and/or within the United States contiguous zone in the Gulf of America. This opportunity is targeted to organizations described in Section 2.A. that are committed to supporting American farmers and preventing, reducing, or eliminating nutrient pollution while remaining good stewards of tax dollars.
Topics: gulf water quality · nutrient pollution reduction · farmer partnership · habitat restoration · agricultural conservation · epa region 4 funding
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