ACRE3 Implementation Grants
Forecasted
The ACRE3 Implementation Grants from the Colorado Department of Agriculture fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects to advance sustainable practices on Colorado farms and ranches.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (final application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per project; up to 75% of costs for projects <$100,000 or up to 60% for projects >$100,000; minimum 15% applicant cost share required.
Summary: Supports Colorado agricultural producers and processors to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that lower energy costs and promote sustainability.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; details may change—monitor program page for updates.
Description
The ACRE3 Implementation Grants, administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office, provide funding to support the construction and installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on Colorado farms and ranches. The program aims to help agricultural producers and processors reduce energy use and costs, enhance business resilience, and promote climate-smart, sustainable agricultural practices. Projects can utilize any feasible energy efficiency or renewable energy technology that primarily serves agricultural energy loads. Grid-connected and blended residential/agricultural projects are also eligible if the majority of energy use occurs on site.
