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Agricultural Enhancement Grant Agricultural Enhancement Grant Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout. Agricultural Enhancement Grant (formerly Farm Viability) The Agricultural Enhancement Grant is currently accepting applications through Monday, February 2 nd 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. Department of Agriculture 450 Columbus Blvd Ste 701,
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Connecticut municipalities, regional councils of government, and agricultural non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $49,999 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grants is funded by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture that funds projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in Connecticut. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. Funded activities may include research, marketing, food safety education, pest and disease management, and development of new markets. Eligible applicants are Connecticut-based agricultural businesses, nonprofits, universities, and producer associations with projects directly benefiting specialty crop industries. The 2026 application period has opened and is administered through the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
Food System Capacity Building Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. This grant supports initiatives that strengthen the overall capacity of the state's food system, including production, processing, distribution, and access to local products. It provides funds to Connecticut organizations involved in food system policy and/or creating innovative, localized programming to increase food access and address food insecurity.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
USDA NIFA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program offers $4.8M in FY2026 with a July 16 deadline — planning grants to $50K and project grants to $400K over four years. The catch is a 1:1 match that screens out most applicants. Here is how to build the match, choose your track, and write a self-reliance story that scores.
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