The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund supports innovative research and projects to boost farm income, expand markets, and create value-added opportunities for Kentucky agriculture.
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding levels and award sizes vary; incentives provided for innovative agricultural projects.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to increase farm income, expand markets, and create value-added opportunities for Kentucky agriculture.
Key Information: All dates are projected; applicants should verify with the program for updates.
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) is designed to advance agriculture in Kentucky by supporting innovative projects that increase farm income, stimulate new and existing markets for state-grown products, and create value-added opportunities for Kentucky farmers. The fund prioritizes proposals that diversify the agricultural sector and foster new avenues for growth, with an emphasis on innovation, diversification, and strengthening the state's agricultural economy.