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Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | Maryland Department of Agriculture Healthy Soils Competitive Fund Welcome to the new MDA website! We have launched our new website and are actively monitoring it. If you notice any issues, please submit feedback.
Search results may take a few days to update while search engines index the new website. Applications for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Healthy Soils Competitive Fund will be accepted from November 2 , 2026 through January 8, 2027 . This year's grant cycle expands funding for agroforestry projects.
Credit: Maryland's Healthy Soils Program The Healthy Soils Competitive Fund This funding opportunity is available to Maryland farmers and organizations that work with farmers to implement innovative conservation practices. Proposals should focus on soil health management strategies and systems that: Minimize soil disturbance Increase the presence of living roots There are no minimum or maximum acreage requirements.
Open to individual farmers or groups of farmers operating in Maryland. Individuals or organizations working with farmers in Maryland are also eligible.
The agricultural operation(s) applying, or the agricultural operations partnering with an individual or organization, must have a gross annual income of $2,500 or more (or $2,500 or more of donated agricultural products if a non-profit entity)and/or manage 8 or more animal units (8,000 pounds of live animal weight).
Applicants must provide proof of compliance with Maryland's nutrient management requirements at the time of application by submitting a Current Nutrient Management Plan Certification Form . If you have any questions about compliance, please contact the regional nutrient management specialist serving your county.
Eligible conservation practices Financial assistance is available to manage conservation practices in new and innovative ways that improve soil health, yield, and profitability and capture carbon. You may apply for funding for more than one conservation practice.
Eligible practices include: Conservation crop rotation Integrated pest management The following agroforestry practices are also eligible for funding: Windbreak/shelterbelt establishment Tree and shrub establishment Funding & eligible expenses This competitive grant program awards selected applicants with up to $50,000 to support 3 years of enhanced soil health practices.
Grant recipients will receive a portion of the funds (not to exceed 30%) upfront, with the reminder distributed annually following verification of progress. Funds may be used to support the implementation of conservation practices, including the purchase of equipment, to cover project staff time, and to cover research costs. Applicants are encouraged to rent equipment or purchase used equipment where possible.
Labor included in application budgets must be directly related to project implementation and should not be connected to existing activities, general farm operations, or the long-term implementation of practices. The application period for Maryland's 2025-2026 Healthy Soils Competitive Fund is now closed and we are no long accepting applications. Applications for the 2026-2027 program will open in November.
2026-2027 Instructions & Application - PDF - 341. 67 KB Project Narrative - DOCX - 2 MB Project Budget - XLSX - 15. 83 KB Cover Crop Template - DOCX - 1.
95 MB Grazing Template - DOCX - 1. 89 MB Tree & Shrub Planting Template - DOCX - 1. 89 MB Grass & Forb Planting Template - DOCX - 1.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Maryland farmers, farmer collectives, and agricultural organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Healthy Soils Competitive Grant Fund are due January 8, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Healthy Soils Competitive Grant Fund is funded by Maryland Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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