# Farmer to Farmer 2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/epa-i-r4-gad-2025-farmer-farmer-to-farmer-2025/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362221

> Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 22, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $1.5 million |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 66.475 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is EPA-I-R4-GAD-2025-FARMER still open?

No. It closed on June 22, 2026.

### Who can apply for Farmer to Farmer 2025?

Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Farmer to Farmer 2025?

Closed June 22, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 30 awards.

### Who has won Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of South Alabama, Mississippi State University, Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi. The program made 85 awards worth $77.8 million in that time.