Farm Transition Grant (FTG)
The Connecticut Farm Transition Grant funds research, innovation, and value-added production projects to help farmers modernize and diversify their operations.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500–$49,999 per award; approx. $500,000 total per round; project period 18–24 months; matching funds required (25–50% depending on category)
Summary: Supports Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives in diversifying operations, transitioning to value-added production, and business innovation through four targeted grant categories.
Description
The Farm Transition Grant (FTG) is a competitive, matching grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to assist Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives in diversifying their operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and fostering projects where the majority of products sold are grown within the state. The FTG offers four distinct grant categories designed to support different stages and aspects of farm business development and innovation: New Farmer Micro Grant, Infrastructure Investment Grant, Research and Development Grant, and Innovation and Diversification Grant. Each category has specific eligibility criteria and match requirements.
