[Colorado Department of Agriculture](https://ag.colorado.gov)

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Competitive awards; typical award amounts not specified—see program page for updates.

Supports projects that expand markets for Colorado-grown agricultural products produced with climate-smart practices.

This is a forecasted grant; all dates and details are subject to change.

--- ## Description The program aims to drive the development of new markets and increase sales for agricultural products grown using climate-smart practices in Colorado. By offering competitive awards, it incentivizes innovative projects that expand opportunities for climate-smart commodities and products, helping to remove financial risks associated with market entry and start-up. The program encourages collaborations across the supply chain—including farmers, manufacturers, and innovators—to create sustainable, regenerative, and profitable agricultural markets, with a focus on practices that improve soil health, optimize water usage, enhance biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Competitive award amounts; specific funding levels are not published for the upcoming cycle. - Previous rounds have supported a variety of pilot projects, but applicants should consult the [program page](https://ag.colorado.gov/markets/markets-funding/climate-smart-markets-program) for the most current details. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include businesses or organizations based in Colorado or those with clear relationships to Colorado-based suppliers. - Strongly encouraged: food, beverage, clothing, and other manufacturers; processors; commodity handlers; farm product dealers; buyers; and distributors sourcing Colorado’s climate-smart commodities and products. - All applicants must comply with local, state, and federal regulations. --- ## Application Process - The application is competitive and typically requires a project proposal detailing how the initiative will expand markets for climate-smart agricultural products. - Interested parties should monitor the [program website](https://ag.colorado.gov/markets/markets-funding/climate-smart-markets-program) for the official announcement and application instructions. - Sign up for email updates on the program page to receive notifications about future funding rounds. --- ## Additional Information - "Climate smart" is defined broadly to include practices that increase soil health, optimize water use, enhance ecosystems, or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. - Projects that demonstrate climate-smart practices throughout the supply chain (purchasing, processing, distribution, manufacturing, packaging, waste management) are considered favorably. - The program encourages supply chain collaboration and innovative, scalable models for climate-smart verification. --- ## External Links - [Climate Smart Markets Program overview and updates](https://ag.colorado.gov/markets/markets-funding/climate-smart-markets-program) - [Case study: Industry-wide sustainability in beer production](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AHO-bzinSCPoMhKXtDAMcevN-4qtUcI/view?usp=sharing) - [Colorado showcase features a taste of regenerative agriculture at Newtopia Now](https://www.newhope.com/retailers/colorado-showcase-features-regenerative-agriculture-newtopia-now) - [Climate Smart Market Expansion Projects (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuMGZzVt04k) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Address | |-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Climate Smart Markets Program Manager | [susan.enfield@state.co.us](mailto:susan.enfield@state.co.us) | (303) 912-9703 | 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021 | | Colorado Department of Agriculture (main) | [cda_info@state.co.us](mailto:cda_info@state.co.us) | (303) 869-9000 | |

Climate Smart Markets Program

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