Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency, & Preparedness Grant (RRP)

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.

Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program provides financial assistance to Connecticut agricultural producers impacted by eligible weather events in 2023 and 2024. It covers crop production loss, infrastructure loss, and future economic loss for perennial crops.

Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.