Agricultural Enhancement Grant (formerly Farm Viability)
Overview
The Agricultural Enhancement Grant is currently accepting applications through Monday, February 2nd at 4:00pm.
Click here to view the Grant Guidance document.
A grant overview webinar to assist interested applicants in learning about the structure of the grant and application process was held on Friday, January 9, 2026, via Zoom. Click here to view the workshop recording and presentation slides.
Virtual open office hours will be available for applicants to drop in and ask questions specific to their project, as well as the application and submission process. Click here to join the meeting on Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00am-12:00pm. Click here to join the meeting on Thursday, January 29 at 11:00am-12:00pm.
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.
