Farm Transition Grant (FTG)
Forecasted
Farm Transition Grant (FTG) supports Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives with projects that expand production, diversify operations, and develop new products, services, or markets.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$49,999 per award; up to 18–24 months; category-specific cash match required
Summary: Matching grants help Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives diversify operations, expand production, and develop new products, services, or markets.
Key Information: Open to for-profit Connecticut farm businesses; applicants funded in two consecutive years must take one year off.
Description
The Farm Transition Grant is a competitive matching grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DOAG). It supports diversification of existing farm operations, transitions to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues where most products sold are grown in Connecticut. Four categories support beginning farmers, infrastructure expansion, research into new business directions, and implementation of new products or services after their viability has been explored.
Projects should move a farm beyond its current operations through expansion, diversification, or transition, with measurable outcomes for production or business operations. Projects that merely maintain existing operations or replace infrastructure without enhancing the business or increasing production are less competitive. Awards are subject to state funding limitations.
