Grants

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• Organic Certification Cost Share Grant Program

  Through this grant, Connecticut certified organic growers and processors can be reimbursed for 75%, up to $750, for the cost of receiving and maintaining USDA organic certification.

• Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant

  Geared towards fostering climate-resilient practices within the agricultural and forestry sectors, this grant supports initiatives that mitigate the impact of climate change.

• Pilot BIPOC Apprenticeship/Mentor Program

• Agricultural Enhancement Grant (formerly Farm Viability)

  The Agricultural Enhancement (C.G.S. Sec. 22-26j) is a competitive matching grant program open to municipalities, regional planning organizations, associations of municipalities, and agricultural non-profits. Please be aware this is a reimbursement grant.

• Food System Capacity Building Grant

  This grant supports initiatives that strengthen the overall capacity of the state's food system, including production, processing, distribution, and access to local products.

• Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

  A grant to support activities in the middle of the food supply chain including aggregation, processing, and distribution.

• Specialty Crop Block Grant

  Geared towards specialty crops, this grant supports projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and horticultural products.

• CT Grown for CT Kids Grant

  Focused on connecting local agriculture with school nutrition programs, this initiative aims to promote healthy eating habits among children while supporting local farmers.

• Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness (RRP) Grant

  The Farmland Restoration Grant (FLRG) provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers, nonprofits and municipalities to increase food and fiber production in the state by restoring lands into active agricultural production.

• Farm Transition Grant (FTG)

  The Farm Transition Grant Program (FTG) (C.G.S. Sec. 22-26k) is a competitive matching grant program for Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to support the diversification of existing farm operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues in which a majority of products sold are grown in the state.

• Overview of Information for Subrecipients

  Subrecipients of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program are required to utilize templates provided by the USDA for reimbursement requests along with annual and final reports.

• Viability Grant in Action

• Progress Reports

• Final Financial Reports

• Pre-Approvals