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Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). This program provides business planning, technical assistance, and grants to help sustain active commercial farming on land protected through MDAR's Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Grant funds may be offered for identified farm improvement projects in return for signing an agricultural covenant.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts farm business owners who own (or co-apply with owner) 5+ acres of land currently in agricultural use for commercial purposes, have operated as a commercial agricultural business for at least the previous three (3) years, and generated a minimum gross farm income of $40,000 in 2025. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $90,000, $130,000 or $175,000 (depending on available funding and MDAR approval) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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