Agricultural Enhancement Grant
Forecasted
Agricultural Enhancement Grant supports Connecticut municipalities, regional councils, and agricultural nonprofits with projects in education, infrastructure, and marketing to strengthen agricultural viability.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$49,999; Tier 1 up to $5,000 for 18 months, Tier 2 up to $49,999 for 24 months
Summary: Matching grants support Connecticut municipalities, regional councils, municipal groups, and agricultural nonprofits advancing agricultural viability.
Key Information: Applicants funded in two consecutive years must sit out one year before receiving another award.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Enhancement Grant provides matching funds for projects that directly affect or foster agricultural viability in Connecticut. Previously known as the Farm Viability Grant until December 2023, the program supports municipalities, groups of municipalities, regional councils of governments, and agricultural nonprofit organizations. Funded projects must advance farming and agriculture as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-1(q).
Projects may address agricultural education and training, critical infrastructure, partnerships, marketing, or other creative solutions to industry needs. Priorities include youth agriculture education, urban agriculture, food hubs and aggregation, food supply chain improvements and expansions, and farmland accessibility. Proposals should demonstrate measurable outcomes. Projects maintaining existing operations or lacking sustainability beyond the grant period are less competitive.
