Farm Transition Grant
Forecasted
The Farm Transition Grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture funds innovative research and projects to help Connecticut farms diversify, expand, and adopt new agricultural practices.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$500,000 total per cycle; awards range from $500–$49,999; 18–24 month projects; matching funds required (see details below).
Summary: Competitive matching grants to help Connecticut farmers and cooperatives diversify, expand, and transition their farm operations.
Key Information: Only one application per entity per cycle; not-for-profits are not eligible; applicants awarded in two consecutive years must skip a year.
Description
The Farm Transition Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, is a competitive program supporting Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives. The grant aims to help recipients diversify existing farm operations, transition to value-added production and sales, and expand markets for Connecticut-grown products. Four distinct grant categories are available to address needs at different stages of farm business development, from new and beginning farmers to established operations seeking innovation and growth.
