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.
Application Period: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, through Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 4:00pm.
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Office Hours and Workshops
Farm Transition Grant Overview Webinar
A virtual workshop was held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 10:00-11:30a.m., via Webex, for those interested in applying for the Farm Transition Grant. This workshop included an overview of the grant program, application components, and submission process.
Navigating the Budget Sheet
A virtual workshop was held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 10:00-11:30a.m., via Webex, to explain the intricacies of the budget sheet and budget narrative, complete a mock budget sheet, and provide tips and tricks to allow Excel to work for you, rather than against you.
Open Office Hours
Virtual office hours will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 6:00-7:30p.m., via Webex, to give applicants a chance to drop in and ask questions.
Click here to register for the virtual workshop.
Virtual office hours will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 6:00-7:30p.m., via Webex, to give applicants a chance to drop in and ask questions.
Click here to register for the virtual workshop.
The Farm Transition Grant Overview and Budget Sheet workshops will be recorded and posted on the Farm Transition Grant website for those who cannot attend the live session. The FAQs available on the Farm Transition Grant website will be updated after the conclusion of the Open 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: $20,000
- 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: $25,000
- 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: 50% of project costs