Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (ACRE3 Energy Audits & Technical Reports) | May 29, 2026 (ACRE3 Implementation Grant Program) | June 15, 2026 (Agrivoltaics Research & Demonstration Grant)
Funding Amounts: Technical reports: $2,000–$10,000 typical per report | ACRE3 Implementation: Up to $150,000 per project (60–75% of total cost) | Agrivoltaics: Up to $500,000 per cycle, individual awards vary
Summary: Supports Colorado agricultural producers/processors with funding for energy audits, renewable energy and efficiency projects, and agrivoltaic research to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability.
Key Information: Only Colorado agricultural producers/processors are eligible; separate deadlines and applications for each program.