Overview

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.

Applications for the 2026 Farm Transition Grant will be accepted through Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:00:00 PM. View the Guidance below for links to webinars and program details.

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Overview Webinar

A virtual workshop was held to provide an overview of the grant program, application components, and submission process.

View the workshop recording here.

View the presentation slides here.

Office Hours

There will be two virtual office hours opportunities for potential applicants to drop in and ask application, submission, and project-specific questions. 

1. Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 11:00am-12:00pm, via Zoom

Click here to join the office hours.

2. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 11:00am-12:00pm, via Zoom

Click here to join the office hours.

Farm Transition Grant Categories

Four unique grant categories, for which eligible applicants can apply, are available. Applicants shall select the category for which they think their project most closely qualifies. DoAg reserves the right to alter the grant category selected by the applicant. Below are summaries of each category. 

 

New Farmer Micro Grant

Microgrants to support new individuals/partnerships who have one full year to three years of production history and are seeking long-term careers that financially support them through farming and agriculture.

• Maximum award: $5,000
• Match requirement: 25% of project costs

Infrastructure Investment Grant

To support farmers who have been in production for a minimum of three years with infrastructure to expand the farm’s production and operation.

• Maximum award: $24,999
• Match requirement: 50% of project costs

Research and Development Grant

 A grant program for farms to conduct research to assess the viability and develop a new product line, service, or market.

• Maximum award: $24,999
• Match requirement: 40% of project costs

Innovation and Diversification Grant

A grant program for the implementation of a new product or service for market or business expansion after a research and development phase has been explored.

• Maximum award: $49,999
• Match requirement: 25% of project costs