Agricultural Climate Resiliency (ACRE) Program
Agricultural Climate Resiliency (ACRE) Program supports Massachusetts farms with equipment and infrastructure to conserve resources, improve environmental performance, and build climate resilience.
This grant was recently updated
ACRE applications reopen October 23–November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM, through CSAP Round II, now limited to one project requesting up to $50,000 rather than $150,000 across program areas. FY2027 Round I awardees are ineligible; applicants need three continuous years on the project property, and other requirements also changed.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates: November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Application) | June 30, 2027 (Completion and invoicing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000; 80% reimbursement with a minimum 20% applicant cash contribution
Summary: Supports equipment and infrastructure that help Massachusetts farms conserve resources, improve environmental performance, and build climate resilience.
Key Information: Applicants must have operated continuously on the project property for at least three years; FY2027 CSAP Round I awardees are ineligible.
Description
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency (ACRE) Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), provides reimbursement funding for farm equipment and infrastructure that conserve natural resources and strengthen agricultural sustainability. Projects address identified environmental or climate-related needs, including water conservation, soil health, erosion reduction, water quality, nutrient management, and resilience to drought, flooding, heavy rainfall, and heat.
Applications are submitted through the Climate Smart Agriculture Programs (CSAP). The current FY2027 Round II Environmental Resiliency Grant is a limited solicitation for targeted, installation-ready projects, rather than the full range of improvements supported through regular CSAP rounds. Eligible project areas include soil health, water conservation and reuse, nutrient and manure management, livestock-related water protection, agricultural energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and extreme heat protection. The Round II Request for Responses (RFR) determines current eligibility.
