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"Small Acreage Cover Crop Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Acreage Cover Crop Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Provides financial assistance to urban and small-scale producers for planting cover crops.
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Small Acreage Cover Crop Program Accessibility Information Small Acreage Cover Crop Program The 2026 Enrollment Period is Now Closed. Maryland’s Small Acreage Cover Crop Program provides financial assistance to urban and small-scale producers who want to plant cover crops but do not qualify for traditional cover crop grant programs geared toward larger farm operations.
March 16 through April 24, 2026 Urban agricultural growers and small farmers that plant less than 10 acres of a cover crop may apply for our grants (please download before completing). The maximum payment per grower is Growers will be reimbursed based on paid receipts. Eligible species include single cereal grains or cover crop seed mixes.
Cover crops may be planted in open plots/fields, raised beds, or a high tunnel. Growers should follow cover crop planting recommendations made by the seed manufacturer or the University of Maryland Extension for eligible species. Read the requirements and agreement.
(Please download the agreement to your device before signing) Individual growers, organized for-profit agricultural businesses, or non-profit organizations may apply for our grants. The operation must produce a farm product that generates sales or donations annually. Grant recipients are responsible for complying with all local, state, or federal regulations and securing required permits necessary for the agricultural operation.
The farm product must be grown or raised in the state of Maryland.
The following types of operations are eligible: Any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, whether raw or canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise processed Livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, or dairy products Wool, hides, feathers, or honey Any product of farm, forest, orchard, garden, or water The Small Acreage Cover Crop Program is funded by the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund and managed by the department’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Program.
Maryland’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Program provides financial assistance to support small-scale agricultural operations located in urban, peri-urban, rural, and suburban areas. Its goal is to increase community access to healthy foods by helping farmers improve their management of natural resources by adopting Bay-friendly and climate-smart farming practices.
Additional programs aimed at urban and small farms are currently in the planning stages. Please check back often for new programs and updates. Photograph by Edwin Remsberg Photography 50 Harry S.
Truman Parkway 2026 Small Acreage Cover Crop Program Application and Instructions 2026 Requirements and Agreement (PDF) (Please download these forms to your device before completing) ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps display performance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Urban and small-scale producers in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Acreage Cover Crop Program is funded by Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). 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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