Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP)
The Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program funds Massachusetts farms to implement science-based conservation practices that protect natural resources and promote sustainable agriculture.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Competitive, reimbursement-based; typical award size and duration vary by project.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts farms in adopting conservation practices to protect natural resources and promote sustainability.
Description
The Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP) is a competitive, reimbursement-based grant program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Its goal is to support the implementation of conservation practices on Massachusetts farms that reduce or prevent negative environmental impacts while sustaining farm productivity. Funded practices may include measures to protect water quality, promote efficient water use, address air quality concerns, or otherwise advance conservation and environmental goals within the state’s agricultural sector.
