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All the grants open now
December 30, 2023 @ 8:00 am - January 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
CT Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Grant- DUE by JAN 10
Grant with 4 categories that provides for the different needs farmers are facing.
New Farmer Micro Grants: Max award of $5000 with a 25% match. Example of eligible purchases-Production/processing equipment small buildings, greenhouses/hoop houses, irrigation, pasture fencing, other equipment purchases related to increasing production, websites and conducting marketing.
Infrastructure Investment Grant: up to $20,000 with 50% match. Examples of eligible expenses: Livestock/pasture fencing, barn remodeling/expansion, processing equipment, irrigation systems, tractor attachments,. All of these should be geared toward INCREASING production.
Research and Development Grant: up to $25,000 with 40% match. Examples of eligible expenses: Consultant fees, equipment to pilot a product/concept, expenses related to exploratory product development, in-store testing events to determine consumer viability.
Innovation and Diversification Grant: up to $49,999 with 50% match. Examples of eligible expenses: Expansion of product offerings including value-added processing equipment, equipment that will assist in diversification of farm products, construction of a farm store or processing facility, innovative technology or software, or marketing and outreach to promote the new product, service, or market.
Contact: Alison.Grabarz@ct.gov
New CT Farmers Alliance Climate Smart Ag and Forestry Grant- DUE by JAN 12th
Funding will be available in two tiers: 18 grants of up to $8,000 & 4 grants of up to $30,000. Farmers can apply for funding for climate smart agricultural or forestry practices. A resource list of practices is available here: NCTFA Climate Smart Practices. Your project does not have to be on this list. Application should include one or more climate smart practice
Contact: nctfaclimate@gmail.com or xochitl.ahtziri@gmail.com para español
Cityseed BIPOC Farmer Stipend Application– DUE by JAN. 15th
Farmers can request up to $5000 in funding.
Projects that directly relate to the success and longevity of a farming business and that promote the sales of CT Grown products will be prioritized. Examples of eligible expenses include: Professional Development- Online Courses, Literature, Conferences, Equipment- Harvest Tools, Vehicle, Tractor, Grow Lights, electric fencing Supplies- Seed Starting and Soil, Market Related, Seed Saving, Infrastructure- Raised beds, High Tunnel, Wash Station, Cooler
Contact: kaitlyn@cityseed.org