Overview
Through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's cooperative agreement with USDA, Connecticut has more than $2.1 million available in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.
Source: USDA
Webinars
A webinar was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 3 - 4 pm. This webinar was recorded and slides and the recording are available below.
Grant Types
Infrastructure Grant Program
- Awards from $100,000 to $250,000
- Match Requirement: 50%, or 25% for qualifying applicants
- Projects must benefit more than one producer or organization.
Equipment Only Grant Program
- Awards from $25,000 to $100,000
- No Match Required
- Projects may benefit a single or multiple producers/organizations