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CAGP | Catalyzing Agroforestry The 2027 CAGP Funding Cycle is now accepting applications. Read on for more information about this grant program, and how you can apply. Applications close March 1st, 2027 .
About Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program & Partners Appalachian Sustainable Development Minority Landowner Magazine Virginia Tech Agroforestry, Dept. of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Professor John Munsell, VT Agroforestry Patrick Bowers, CAGP Lead Jacob Johnson, Research Associate Sara Jackson, Agroforestry Project Coordinator [ info@catalyzingagroforestry.
org ] CatalyzingAgroforestry. org Appalachian Forest Farmers Coalition Since 2022, the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) has provided direct financial support and technical assistance to farmers implementing agroforestry projects. This program is administered through Virginia Tech Agroforestry, with support from regional partners who provide technical service and on-site visits to grant awardees.
NC Alternative Crops & Organics, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University Jeanine Davis, Extension Specialist [ jeanine_davis@ncsu. edu ] Margaret Bloomquist, Research Scholar [ margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.
edu ] NC Alternative Crops & Organics Facebook @ncalternativecropsandorganics ARKx Organization Profile ARKx Demonstration Site Profile Lead by Dr. Jeanine Davis, the NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program helps NC farmers and forest landowners build more sustainable and profitable operations through agroforestry. Our research and extension program optimizes existing production systems, and develops promising new forest-farmed crops.
We also work with stakeholders and industry to develop and expand markets for locally grown forest products. Appalachian Sustainable Development - Agroforestry Program Katie Commender, Agroforestry Director [ kcommender@asdevelop.
org ] Robin Suggs, Procurement Manager ASD Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub ARKx Organization Profile Founded in 2010, ASD's Agroforestry Department provides a number of services to help farmers adopt agroforestry practices and sell agroforestry products, including: 1) seed to sale training for both farmers and natural resource professionals through workshops, online courses, and webinars 2) peer learning through farm tours and on-farm internships with mentors 3) access to medicinal herb processing and sales services through the Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub; and 4) financial and technical assistance for agroforestry implementation Rural Action - Sustainable Forestry Andrea Miller, Sustainable Forestry Director [ andrea@ruralaction.
org ] RA - Sustainable Forestry Rural Action’s Sustainable Forestry program works with private landowners, government agencies, and non-profit partners to promote the development of sustainable, innovative, and integrated forest management strategies with a focus on the production and marketing of high-value non-timber forest products, or NTFPs.
SilvoCulture - "Nuts for the Future" SilvoCulture was created in 2019 as a response to a world of rapidly changing climates and vulnerable economies where we see a need to promote activities that will provide stable ecologies and financial security for future generations. The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program is a competitive grants program that is scaling and catalyzing agroforestry across the United States.
Funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation (EMEF) and managed by Virginia Tech University and partners, this grant offers direct financial support for farmers, producers and community projects that are ready to introduce or expand existing agroforestry practices within the next 18 months .
The CAGP is focused on the following agroforestry practices in all U.S. states : Alley cropping, Forest farming, Riparian forest buffers, Silvopasture, Urban food forest, and Windbreaks. Agroforestry practices and applications sequester carbon, sustain productive and healthy farms and forests, protect water quality, regenerate soils, and enhance biodiversity.
The ultimate goal of the effort is to increase ecosystem sustainability and diversity by scaling up agroforestry across the United States. To achieve this goal, assistance is available for selected projects through regional partners, management of funds and technical assistance.
The CAGP program also supports the Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx) that serves as a framework for future growth of agroforestry adoption. The ARKx Network supports ecocultural learning, workforce development, and networking of producer peers, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and governmental and nongovernmental partners.
From 2024 to 2026, 180+ producers from across the US were awarded funding for agroforestry projects. This is made possible by regional partnerships with North Carolina State University, Appalachian Sustainable Development, Rural Action , SilvoCulture , and Minority Landowner Magazine . Read about Edwards Mother Earth Foundation 's commitment to agroforestry here .
Minority Landowner Magazine Cierra Publishing Company National, based in Raleigh, North Carolina [ victor@minoritylandowner. com ] Minority Landowner Magazine Minority Landowner Podcast Minority Landowner Video Library Celebrating 20 years in 2026, Minority Landowner Magazine has a national audience of farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. Running a farm is running a business.
If a farm is productive, it has a great chance of being profitable. If it is profitable, it reduces the stresses that can lead to land loss. Our mission is to provide information that can help farmers improve productivity, increase profitability and maintain ownership of their land.
We chronicle the challenges and successes of farmers by telling their stories. We connect farmers to technical and financial resources including state and federal agricultural and forestry agencies, university extension services, and community-based organizations. We make these connections through the pages of Minority Landowner, and by designing and producing webinars, workshops, field days, podcasts and national conferences.
We offer subscriptions to Minority Landowner. We also offer consultations to those wanting to connect with this important segment of the agricultural community. Reach us at www.
minoritylandowner. com . How Catalyzing Agroforestry Program Works Administration & Funding: Managed by Virginia Tech Agroforestry and funded by the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation (EMEF), CAGP collaborates with regional partners (such as NC State University, Appalachian Sustainable Development, Rural Action, SilvoCulture, and Minority Landowner Magazine) to provide technical guidance and conduct site visits.
Eligible Practices: The CAGP program funds agroforestry practices including: alley cropping, urban food forests, forest farming, riparian buffers, silvopasture (poultry and livestock), and windbreaks. Eligible States: Agroforestry assistance is available to producers in all US States. Reimbursement Structure: Selected applicants receive consultations and site visits, with funds disbursed as reimbursements after project completion.
Field Practices: (Alley cropping, buffers, silvopasture, food forests, windbreaks): Up to $1,500/acre for the first 4 acres; up to $1,000/acre for acres 5–8; up to $750/acre for additional acreage. Forest Farming: Up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre, plus up to $500/acre for site preparation (depending on scope). Allowed Expenses: Site preparation, planting stock, equipment rentals, tree protection, and contractor labor.
(Excludes purchasing livestock, personal producer time, woodland thinning, or major machinery like tractors). Peer to Peer Exchange: Awardees share lessons learned and project outcomes with peer producers through the Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange (ARKx) Network to help scale agroforestry practices and stakeholder knowledge nationwide.
Please use the button below to submit your application via google form (gmail account required). Expect to spend 10 - 15+ minutes on this applications which includes long answer questions, photos and a place to upload supporting documentation as the last step. 2027 Catalyzing Agroforestry Online Application CAGP Time & Budget Worksheet (.
docx) CAGP Time & Budget Worksheet (. pdf) Please note: Your CAGP application will not be reviewed until both the completed application form and budget worksheet have been submitted. Reference Application (PDF) 2027 Catalyzing Agroforestry Application - 6 pages (pdf) Catalyzing Agroforestry Time and Budget Worksheet - 2 pages (pdf) Please read before applying!
Step 1: Application, Worksheet & Documentation (before March 1, 2027) Complete and submit an online application before March 1, 2027 . Expect to spend 20 - 30 minutes to complete. This application includes contact information, short and long answers, general info about current/future farm operations and file upload.
For assistance with the form or application, please email Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [ bpatri8@vt. edu ]. Supporting documentation examples include: annotated maps or aerial imagery, photos, existing documents, business plans, timelines, newsletters, promotional videos, product lists, and website links.
Please be sure to label photos and documents with your farm name. Include a Time and Budget Worksheet , filled out to the best of your ability. Please note that it is only an initial (not final) estimate for your CAGP project.
Your application will not be complete until you submit this seperate worksheet. Please note: All CAGP applications will be assessed to identify project trends. The goal of this is to improve the CAGP grant program, better comprehend proposed agroforestry projects and regional and community needs.
The assessment has no bearing on funding decisions. Step 2: Communication & Consultation If selected, there will be communication with the CAGP program team, followed by technical assistance access. As CAGP projects progress, there will be time for questions, planning, sourcing and purchasing, site prep and installation.
Step 3: Timeline & Installation Project completion is required within 18 months of receiving the grant award. While the CAGP and Technical Service Providers provide support and consultation along the way, these action steps are the responsibility of the awardee. Step 4: Documentation & Reimbursement Keep, organize and send in your expenses documentation along with your final report for reimbursement after project completion.
Explore the FAQ below, and send questions to CAGP contact: Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [ bpatri8@vt. edu ] . Guidelines for a Strong Application Strong applications have a clear vision, narrative, and goals, multi year timeline, protection plan and supporting documentation.
Documentation: Examples include annotated maps or aerial imagery, photos, existing documents, business plans, timelines, newsletters, promotional videos, product lists, and website links that can help the review team and technical service providers get a good understanding of your project, assets and challenges. Project Size: It is anticipated that funded projects will be between 1/4 and 12 acres , but all acreage proposals are welcome.
Future and Current producers are encouraged to apply. Community, public or other kinds of projects interested in implementing agroforestry are also welcome to reach out for eligibility or application guidance. Thank you for your interest in Catalyzing Agroforestry!
Guidelines for a Strong Application Strong applications have a clear vision, narrative, and goals, multi year timeline, protection plan and supporting documentation.
Documentation: Examples include annotated maps or aerial imagery, photos, existing documents, business plans, timelines, newsletters, promotional videos, product lists, and website links that can help the review team and technical service providers get a good understanding of your project, assets and challenges. Project Size: It is anticipated that funded projects will be between 1/4 and 12 acres , but all acreage proposals are welcome.
Future and Current producers are encouraged to apply. Community, public or other kinds of projects interested in implementing agroforestry are also welcome to reach out for eligibility or application guidance. What is the Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange (ARKx)?
Who should I ask if I have questions about CAGP? Who are the CAGP Partner Organizations?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Landowners, managers, and community land project coordinators who seek to establish or expand agroforestry on all or a portion of the land they own, manage, or coordinate. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,500 per acre for the first 4 acres, up to $1,000 per acre for the second 4 acres, and up to $750 per acre for additional establishment beyond 8 acres for practices like alley cropping, riparian forest buffers, silvopasture, food forests, and windbreaks. For forest farming, up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre and up to $500/acre for site preparation. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) is funded by Virginia Tech Agroforestry (with regional partners). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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