Energy Programs
This grant supports research and demonstration projects in Colorado agriculture focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and innovative agrivoltaic systems to boost climate resilience and sustainability.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (ACRE3 Implementation Grant) | June 15, 2026 (Agrivoltaics Research & Demonstration Grant)
Funding Amounts: ACRE3: up to $150,000 per project (60–75% of project cost) | Agrivoltaics: recent annual pool $500,000; typical project size varies
Summary: Funding for Colorado agricultural producers, researchers, and partners to implement renewable energy, energy efficiency, and agrivoltaics demonstration projects.
Description
The Colorado Department of Agriculture, through its Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office, offers several energy-related grant programs to support agricultural producers, researchers, and partners in Colorado. These programs focus on advancing renewable energy adoption, improving energy efficiency, and demonstrating innovative agrivoltaic systems (the co-location of solar panels and agriculture). The goal is to reduce energy costs, increase farm and ranch resilience, and foster climate-smart practices that benefit Colorado's agricultural sector.
