FRCR Plan Developer Grant
FRCR Plan Developer Grant supports organizations providing outreach, technical assistance, and whole-farm planning for Connecticut producers to restore farmland and strengthen climate resilience.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST (Application) | October 14, 2026, 10–11 a.m. (Workshop) | October 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. (Office hours)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for a 12-month contract; 10% cash or in-kind match required
Summary: Supports organizations providing outreach, technical assistance, and long-term farmland restoration and climate resiliency plans for Connecticut agricultural producers.
Key Information: Organizations must identify potential plan authors and commit to developing at least 10 FRCR Plans.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s FRCR Plan Developer Grant funds organizations to work directly with agricultural producers across Connecticut. Awards support producer outreach, technical assistance, and compensation for soil scientists or comparable professionals who develop Farmland Restoration and Climate Resiliency (FRCR) Plans. Each plan takes a whole-farm approach to restoration and resilience over five to ten years.
Plans must address farmland restoration, USDA-identified climate-smart practices, increased climate resiliency, and reduced vulnerability to extreme weather. Planning priorities include soil health, irrigation and water management, silvopasture and livestock grazing, and related capital improvements. The program aims to increase the number of farms with FRCR Plans, expanding eligibility for the separate Restoration, Climate Resiliency and Preparedness (RRP) Grant.
