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ACRE3 Technical Report funding requests is a precursor grant from the Colorado Department of Agriculture that funds technical site assessments and reports for agricultural producers in Colorado exploring irrigation and hydropower project feasibility before applying for implementation grants.
This technical report phase is the first step in the ACRE3 program process, allowing producers to evaluate whether their operations are suitable for irrigation system upgrades or small-scale hydropower development. Colorado agricultural producers are eligible to apply; completion of a technical report is a requirement before applying for ACRE3 implementation grants.
There is no specified award amount; applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026.
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# ACRE3 Program | Department of Agriculture **Impacted by drought? **Learn about the resources available for ag producers on our Drought page.
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As Colorado’s principal source of state-level support for agricultural energy management, ACRE 3 program provides financial and technical assistance and education to help agricultural producers and processors cut energy costs, develop their own energy resources, and create markets for agriculturally derived energy and fuels.
Energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies are broadly utilized as effective strategies to make Colorado’s agricultural businesses more economically competitive and sustainable.
###### **Energy Audits and Technical Reports for Agricultural Energy Projects** The first step in a large energy-related project should be an energy audit (for energy efficiency projects) or a technical report/ assessment (for renewable energy projects).
To meet our mission of supporting producers, increasing operation resiliency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, CDA will fund these reports for agricultural producers who are looking to reduce energy costs or use renewable energy. **The application window is open now through May 15, 2026**.
###### **Implementation Grant for Agricultural Energy Projects** This grant funds the construction and installation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on farms and ranches. **The application window is open now through May 29, 2026**. Review a recording of an informational webinar about the ACRE3 Program here.
Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions here. The ACRE3 program welcomes applications for all clean energy technologies. It does not prioritize one technology over another.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural producers in Colorado. This is a precursor to applying for implementation grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
ACRE3 Technical Report funding requests is funded by Colorado Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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