Connecticut Agricultural Viability Grants (FVG)

Connecticut Agricultural Viability Grants (FVG) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. This is a competitive matching grant program open to municipalities, regional planning organizations, associations of municipalities, and agricultural non-profits in Connecticut. The grants aim to strengthen the economic viability of Connecticut farms.

Connecticut Agricultural Enhancement Grant Guide - Ambrook Connecticut Agricultural Enhancement Grant Connecticut Department of Agriculture Share https://ambrook. com/funding/ct-farm-viability-grant? utm_medium=referral The Farm Viability Grant (FVG) is a competitive matching grant program open to municipalities, regional planning organizations, associations of municipalities, and agricultural non-profits.

The maximum grant award is $49,999. Please be aware this is a reimbursement grant.

The following entities are eligible to apply for the Farm Viability Grant: Municipalities with a current Plan of Conservation and Development Regional councils of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive Groups of municipalities that have established a regional inter-local agreement pursuant to sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive Agricultural non-profit organizations To qualify for the Farm Viability Grant as a non-profit, the non-profit must be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State and provide a copy of the federal IRS exemption letter.

Nonprofits must have submitted Form 990 and been in existence for the previous three years. Prior grantees may reapply for a Farm Viability Grant. However, open awards, past awards, and corresponding project completion and outcomes will be taken into consideration.

NEW: Starting in November 2020, applicants which have received two years of consecutive funding will be ineligible for an award for one year. Applicants can reapply for funding after taking a year hiatus. For example: 2021: Ineligible for an award 2022: Eligible for an award All projects which focus on a farmers’ market, must pertain to a Certified Connecticut Grown Farmers’ Market for the full duration of the project to be eligible.

Non-Profit Farmers Market Connecticut Department of Agriculture Matching funds from the applicant must be a minimum of 40% of the total cost of the project budget; this must be clearly outlined in the application. The match can consist of in-kind and/or cash contributions directly associated with the project. All match expenses must be clearly documented and justified.

After the issuance of a purchase order, one cash advance of up to 50% of the total grant award may be requested by the grantee. The balance of the award will be reimbursed upon project completion and submission of required documents. A complete application includes: Budget Form added as an attachment.

Click here to download form. Completion of the Grant Narrative. Click here to download form.

Conceptual drawings, official estimates/quotes, and other budget justification items can be added as an attachment. Completed W9 and Vendor Forms. Click here to download the forms.

For Non-Profits: A copy of your Federal Tax Exemption Letter must be added as an attachment. The completed application must be submitted online through the Connecticut DoAg portal .

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