Overview

 

Applications Accepted Friday, January 17th – Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 4:00:00pm

The Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program (previously known as the Farm Viability Grant until December 2023) provides matching funds to Connecticut municipalities, groups of municipalities, regional councils of governments, and/or agricultural non-profit organizations for projects that directly impact and/or foster agricultural viability.

All projects funded by the Agricultural Enhancement Grant must advance farming and agriculture as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-1(q). 

Funding for the Agricultural Enhancement Grant is provided through the State of Connecticut Public Act 05-228, An Act Concerning Farmland Preservation, Land Protection, Affordable Housing, and Historic Preservation. 

The Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program and any awards are subject to limitations of state funding. The amount awarded to any applicant through the Agricultural Enhancement Grant shall not exceed $49,999.

2025 Agricultural Enhancement Guidance - English 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Guidance - Spanish

Workshop

A virtual workshop took place on Friday, January 24th, 2025, from 10:00-11:30am for interested applicants to learn more about the grant program, application requirements, and submission process.

 

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Office Hours

Virtual office hours will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 10:00am-11:00am via Zoom, to give applicants a chance to drop in and ask questions.

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Virtual office hours will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom, to give applicants a chance to drop in and ask questions.

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