Deadline: 14-Feb-22
The State of Connecticut is accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Viability Grant Program to provide matching funds to Connecticut municipalities, groups of municipalities, regional councils of governments, and/or agricultural non-profit organizations for projects that directly impact and/or foster agricultural viability.
Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Agriculture: DoAg acknowledges the importance of supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agricultural community and works towards achieving an industry that supports and endorses all farmers regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ability.
- Urban Ag: Urban agriculture is a growing, meaningful sector of Connecticut agriculture that can contribute to increasing food security, food sovereignty, agriculture education of all ages and reducing carbon emissions.
- Food Supply Chain: The COVID 19 pandemic has continued to increase awareness of the importance of a sustainable and resilient local food supply in CT. With the increased demand for CT Grown food and farm products, the lack of resources and significant challenges related to distribution and processing options for CT farmers became apparent.
- Farmland Accessibility: Farmland accessibility and farmland conversion are a continuing challenge that the CT agricultural industry faces; specifically for new farmers.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award is $49,999.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply for all Farm Viability Grants:
- Municipalities with a current Plan of Conservation and Development.
- Regional councils of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive.
- Groups of municipalities that have established a regional inter-local agreement pursuant to sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive.
- Agricultural non-profit organizations.
For more information, visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOAG/ADaRC/Publications/Farm-Viability-Grant-Program-for-Municipalities–501-c-3-Agricultural-Non-Profits