Energy Programs
The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Energy Programs grant funds research and demonstration of agrivoltaics, integrating solar energy with agriculture to advance sustainable land use and clean energy in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $500,000 per cycle; recent cycles awarded $1 million across 13 projects; individual award sizes may vary.
Summary: Supports research, demonstration, and outreach projects advancing agrivoltaics—integrating solar energy with agricultural production—to promote sustainable land use in Colorado.
Description
The Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, funds projects that investigate, demonstrate, and promote the integration of solar energy generation with agricultural activities ("agrivoltaics"). The program aims to advance climate-smart, multi-use agricultural land practices, supporting both renewable energy adoption and agricultural productivity. Eligible projects include demonstration site construction, research, monitoring, economic studies, outreach, and education efforts related to agrivoltaics. The grant is designed to help Colorado producers and researchers explore the benefits, trade-offs, and practical applications of agrivoltaic systems, contributing to the state's clean energy transition and agricultural resilience.
