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Each year, FAS announces the EMP application period and criteria in the Federal Register. U.S. non-profit, for-profit and government entities are all eligible to apply. Applicants submit proposals through the Unified Export Strategy (UES) process, which allows eligible organizations to request funding from multiple USDA market development programs through a single, strategically coordinated proposal.

FAS Program Operations Division

**_Ambrook Note: Although the initial deadline has passed, the EMP is still accepting applications on a rolling basis&#x2004;until funds are exhausted._**


The Emerging Markets Program (EMP) helps U.S. organizations promote exports of U.S. agricultural products to countries that have—or are developing—market-oriented economies and that have the potential to be viable commercial markets.


Through the EMP, FAS provides cost-share funding for technical assistance activities such as feasibility studies, market research, sectorial assessments, orientation visits, specialized training and business workshops. The EMP supports exports of generic U.S. agricultural commodities and products, meaning projects that endorse or promote branded products or specific companies are not eligible.


There is no fixed list of "emerging market" countries, but the legislation defines an emerging market as any country that "is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country" and "has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for United States commodities or products of United States agricultural commodities." Guidance on qualified countries is provided each year in the program application announcement.



Ambrook Note: Although the initial deadline has passed, the EMP is still accepting applications on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

The Emerging Markets Program (EMP) helps U.S. organizations promote exports of U.S. agricultural products to countries that have—or are developing—market-oriented economies and that have the potential to be viable commercial markets.

Through the EMP, FAS provides cost-share funding for technical assistance activities such as feasibility studies, market research, sectorial assessments, orientation visits, specialized training and business workshops. The EMP supports exports of generic U.S. agricultural commodities and products, meaning projects that endorse or promote branded products or specific companies are not eligible.

There is no fixed list of "emerging market" countries, but the legislation defines an emerging market as any country that "is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country" and "has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for United States commodities or products of United States agricultural commodities." Guidance on qualified countries is provided each year in the program application announcement.

1. To participate in the EMP, U.S. private or government entities must demonstrate a role or interest in the exports of U.S. agricultural commodities. Government organizations consist of Federal, state, and local agencies. Private entities include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, SRTGs, consulting businesses, research institutions, and profit-making entities. Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as subrecipients in activities carried out by U.S. entities, but are not eligible for direct funding assistance from the program.
2. Proposals from research and consulting entities will be considered for funding assistance only with evidence of substantial participation in and financial support to the proposed project by U.S. industry. Such support is most credibly demonstrated through actual monetary contributions to the cost of the project.
3. For-profit entities shall not use program funds to conduct private business, promote private self-interests, or promote their own products or services beyond specific uses approved in a given project. For-profit entities shall not use program funds to supplement the costs of normal day-to-day operations.

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

Trials

Certification

Certified Organic

Trade Relief

Trees

Wildfire

Weather

Fencing

Coronavirus

Hurricane

Tornado

Flood

Drought

Disaster Relief

Distribution

Labor

Emergency

Marketing

Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Self-Screening Tool to assess preliminary eligibility for the program.
All FPEP applications must be filed through Grants.gov.  
Please review the Application Checklist to ensure a complete FPEP application is filed. 
Please review the following documents referenced in the application checklist:
- Project Narrative
- Environmental Checklist
- Feasibility Study Guide (for projects requesting $5 M or more)
- Signed Certifications Fillable Form
All applicant entities must have a current and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to file an MPPEP application. Please reference Section 3.7 of the MPPEP RFA for registration instructions.

The Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (FPEP) provides grants to help eligible applicants increase or otherwise expand the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives and their availability in the United States. 



 Eligible applicants must: 
- Operate within the U.S. or its territories; 
- Manufacture or process or plan to manufacture or process in accordance with all Federal, State, Tribal and local regulations governing fertilizer and nutrient alternatives, processing, storage, distribution, and waste management; 
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must maintain annual SAM registration while an application is active and through the term of an award. Instructions on how to register your entity in the SAM. 

Weeds

Farmers Market

Landscape

High Tunnel

Air Quality

Carbon Capture

Regenerative

Wildlife and Pollinator Habitat

Soil Health

Certified Grassfed

Cover Crops

Reduced Tillage

Inputs

Nutrient Management

Food Systems

Eligible applicants, including affiliates of the eligible applicant, must not hold a market share (in either manufacturing, processing, or distribution) greater than or equal to the entity that holds the fourth largest share of that market for any of the following nutrients or components: Nitrogen, or Phosphate, or Potash, or any combination of the three.
All applicants must certify whether they hold a market share greater than or equal to the top four manufacturers, or processors, or distributors of Nitrogen, or Phosphate, or Potash, or any combination of the three. If manufacturing or processing or planning to manufacture or process other eligible nutrients which are not listed above, no certification is required.

Apply for a direct loan with FAME by following these instructions. Your final application packet must be submitted by email to business@famemaine.com. 
You may need some of the documents available below. 

Grow Maine Support Team

Grow Maine, administered by FAME in conjunction with various statewide lending partners, will provide up to $62 million of [State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)](https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/small-business-programs/state-small-business-credit-initiative-ssbci) funding to eligible Maine businesses. Funding will be available through FAME and its intermediary partners via loan guarantees, direct loans, and equity capital. Grow Maine is intended to provide broad access to capital to help Maine businesses grow and provide jobs for Maine people that will have long-term positive effects on Maine’s economy.

SSBCI is&#x2004;a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that was created to strengthen state programs that support private financing to small businesses. Governor Mills designated FAME to serve as the state agency to accept and administer the allocated funds for the program.


FAME is offering 3 different kinds of funding: 

- Direct Loans

- Equity Investment

- Commercial Loan Insurance


Only direct loans are covered by the application information here, for the others, [go to this page for more information](https://www.famemaine.com/business-financing/for-business-owners/fame-financing-programs/thrive-and-grow-maine/grow-maine-small-business-loan-capital-program/). 



Grow Maine, administered by FAME in conjunction with various statewide lending partners, will provide up to $62 million of State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding to eligible Maine businesses. Funding will be available through FAME and its intermediary partners via loan guarantees, direct loans, and equity capital. Grow Maine is intended to provide broad access to capital to help Maine businesses grow and provide jobs for Maine people that will have long-term positive effects on Maine’s economy.
SSBCI is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that was created to strengthen state programs that support private financing to small businesses. Governor Mills designated FAME to serve as the state agency to accept and administer the allocated funds for the program.

FAME is offering 3 different kinds of funding: 
- Direct Loans
- Equity Investment
- Commercial Loan Insurance

Only direct loans are covered by the application information here, for the others, go to this page for more information. 

Maine businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 750 employees are eligible.

Eligible Purposes
Support loans or investments/projects up to $20 million for legal business purposes, including but not limited to the following:
- Start-up costs
- Working capital
- Business procurement
- Franchise fees
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Purchases of owner-occupied non-investment real estate (commercial or otherwise)
- Purchase, construction, renovation, or improvements of an eligible place of business

Ineligible Purposes
- Refinancing existing debt where SSBCI would replace private funds
- Reimbursement of funds owed by any owner
- Repayment of delinquent state or federal income taxes
- Financing a non-business purpose
- Supporting an existing extension of credit
- Security purchases
- Acquisition or holding of any other real property for investment purposes
- Lobbying activities
- Owner buyouts or equity substitution, except situations resulting in employee ownership

A payment that must be returned to the provider following specified terms of repayment and interest rate.

Loan

- Information and FAQs
- Application Instructions

HVAC

Lighting

Repairs

Apply online at either of the two portals below:
- Portal for applicants who have a Gmail account
- Portal for applicants who do not have a Gmail account (Note that you will have to send the required documents separately by email if you use this portal)

Ami Freeburg

Are you a farmer in the Kansas City Metro area who is&#x2004;looking to increase your capacity for production and distribution of food? Are you a business that exists to help growers become more productive? Cultivate Kansas City, in collaboration with the Health Forward Foundation and Hall Family Foundation, offers Get Farming Mini Grants of up to $3,500 to support the growth of urban farmers.

The purpose of the mini grants is to help existing farms expand their capacity to produce food within the Kansas City metropolitan area.



Are you a farmer in the Kansas City Metro area who is looking to increase your capacity for production and distribution of food? Are you a business that exists to help growers become more productive? Cultivate Kansas City, in collaboration with the Health Forward Foundation and Hall Family Foundation, offers Get Farming Mini Grants of up to $3,500 to support the growth of urban farmers.
The purpose of the mini grants is to help existing farms expand their capacity to produce food within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Grants are available to
- Farmers selling produce with at least one year of documented sales,
- 501(c)3 organizations or a project that has fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)3, or
- Entrepreneurs looking to increase services for urban farmers
who practice in Kansas City, MO (including portions of Clay and Platte counties), Jackson, Cass, and Lafayette counties in Missouri or Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas.
If you do not currently have sponsorship of a 501(c)3, please email Ami Freeberg or call 913-713-9264, and Cultivate KC may be able to work with you to find a sponsor.
Priority is given to farms who produce food for residents with limited access to fresh, locally grown food and to growers who are Black, Indigenous, New Americans, or People of Color.

Funds may be requested for
- Expansion costs: equipment that will allow you to increase production, one-time costs associated with bringing new land into production, or adding a new production system.
- Infrastructure: Constructing a packing shed, building a greenhouse, installing a permanent irrigation system, cold storage, etc.
- Projects that will increase farmer services such as: community greenhouses, equipment rentals, and farmer co-ops will also be eligible.

Grant restrictions
- Funds may be used only for projects/farms that raise food (vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat or other edible farm product) in the Kansas City metro area (defined above).
- Funds will not be awarded to farmers who have received a Get Farming Mini Grant in the past two years. If you received an award prior to that, you are eligible to apply again.
- Funds are available for projects that are not eligible for other urban agriculture grants or matching programs. 

To apply for this program, visit Grants.gov for instructions and application materials. 
All applicant entities must have a current and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to file an MPILP application. 
Applicants are encouraged to review the Self-Screening Guide to assess preliminary eligibility for the program.

The Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) provides grant funding to intermediary lenders who finance – or plan to finance – the start-up, expansion, or operation of slaughter, or other processing of meat and poultry. The objective of the MPILP is to strengthen the financing capacity for independent meat processors, and to create a more resilient, diverse, and secure U.S. food supply chain. 



What types of intermediaries can apply for this program?
Private nonprofit corporations, public agencies, Tribes, and cooperatives that finance – or plan to finance – the start-up, expansion, or operation of meat and poultry processing are eligible to apply.
Who are eligible ultimate recipients?
Businesses engaged, or proposing to engage, in the processing of meat or poultry – either directly, or through agreements with other entities - can apply for a loan from the intermediary lender as an ultimate recipient. 
Ultimate recipients must:
- Be a business engaged, or proposing to engage, in commercial meat or poultry processing projects; either directly, or through agreements with other entities
- Comply with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service requirements, or be custom exempt 

Livestock

Poultry

Cattle

Pigs

Sheep

Specialty Livestock

Chickens

Cornish Hens

Ducks

Geese

Turkey

Beef Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Feeder Cattle

Slaughter Cattle

Barrows

Boars

Feeder Pigs

Hogs

Sows

Ewes

Lambs

Rams

Alpacas

Beefalo

Bison

Buffalo

Caribou

Deer

Emus

Equine

Goats

Guinea Pigs

Llamas

Mink

Mohair

Ostrich

Pheasants

Quail

Rabbits

Reindeer

Water Buffalo

Broilers

Chicks

Fryers

Layers

Pullets

Roasters

Ducklings

Goslings

Poults

Toms

Beef Bottom Round

Beef Brisket

Beef Chuck Roast

Beef Eye Round

Beef Flank Steak

Beef Flat Iron Steak

Beef Heart

Beef Liver

Beef London Broil

Beef NY Strip Steak

Beef Oxtail

Beef Rib Steak

Beef Rump Roast

Beef Short Ribs

Beef Sirloin

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Beef Skirt Steak

Beef Soup Bones

Beef Stew Meat

Beef Tongue

Beef Top Round

Beef Whole Filet

Ground Beef

Ground Lamb

Lamb Chops

Lamb Heart

Lamb Leg

Lamb Liver

Lamb Shank

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb Stew Meat

Bison Calf

Bison Meat

Horses

Bucks

Nannies

Slaughter Goats

- Fact Sheet
- Grants.gov Posting
- Application checklist 
- Self-screening guide 
- 1970-B exhibit D
- 1970-A exhibit H
- Application template 
- FAQ
- Environmental Checklist
- MPILP vs FSC comparison

Local Food

Grant funds to intermediaries can be used to operate and expand meat and poultry processing capacity by supporting activities such as:
- Purchasing and developing land
- Constructing a new facility
- Modernizing or expanding an existing facility
- Developing, installing, or modernizing equipment and technology 
- Improving leaseholds
- Ensuring compliance with occupational and other safety requirements 
- Modernizing equipment or facilities to ensure food safety 
- Refinancing debt
- Purchasing cooperative stock (by individual farmers or ranchers in a farmer or rancher cooperative) 
- Purchasing transferable cooperative stock 
- Making loans to a fund that invests primarily in cooperatives (in accordance with the provisions of the program) 
- Qualifying taxable corporate bonds 
- Paying for feasibility studies for meat and processing facilities 
- Undertaking pollution control and abatement
- Handling waste management
- Offsetting start-up costs, working capital, fees and other expenses related to federal inspection

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please contact your local state office for additional information and to apply for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program.

This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:

- Help microenterprises startup and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.

- Provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.



This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to:
- Help microenterprises startup and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.
- Provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.

Who may apply for this program?

The following are eligible to be a Microenterprise Development Organization:
- Nonprofits.
- Federally-recognized tribes.
- Institutions of higher education.

The following are eligible to apply for a loan from the MDO as an ultimate recipient:
- Businesses located in an eligible area with 10 or fewer full-time employees.

What is an eligible area?
- Rural areas outside a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents. Urbanized areas near a city of 50,000 or more may not be eligible.
- The borrower’s headquarters may be based within a larger city so long as the project service area is located in an eligible rural area.
- The lender may be located anywhere.

Check eligible addresses for Business Programs.

Are there other requirements?

Microenterprise Development Organizations must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or:
- Certify that it or its employees have received education and training from a qualified microenterprise development training entity so that the applicant has the capacity to manage such a revolving loan fund.
- Demonstrate that it is actively and successfully participating as an intermediary lender in good standing under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program or other similar loan programs as determined by the Administrator.

Stewardship

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Women

Native Americans

People Of Color

What kind of funding is available? 
- Grants are available to provide technical assistance to rural micro-entrepreneurs or microenterprises, up to $205,000 annually. Funding at the requested level is not guaranteed, and at least 15 percent matching funds are required.
- Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 may be used for establishing a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund managed by the Microenterprise Development Organization. Total aggregate debt is capped at $2.5 million.

What are the loan terms?
- Maximum term is 20 years.
- Two-year payment deferral.
- Must establish a loan loss reserve fund.

What terms are required on loans to ultimate recipients?
- Up to $50,000.
- Fixed interest rate.
- Limited to 75 percent of project cost.

How may the funds be used?

Microlenders may make microloans for qualified business activities and expenses including, but not limited to:
- Working capital.
- Debt refinancing.
- Purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Improving real estate.

Read the Request for Grant Applications carefully and then apply online on Amplifund.

The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) is a new program in the Office of Environmental Farming&#x2004;and Innovation. This program will fund the development of plans that will help farmers and ranchers identify actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, further environmental stewardship on farms and ranches and ensure agricultural food security into the future.

Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 to prepare conservation agriculture plans in the following categories:

- Agricultural Energy Design

- Carbon Farm Planning

- Comprehensive Nutrient Management

- Fish and Wildlife Habitat

- Grazing Management

- Irrigation Water Management

- Nutrient Management

- Organic Transition

- Pollinator Habitat

- Pest Management

- Soil Health Management



The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) is a new program in the Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. This program will fund the development of plans that will help farmers and ranchers identify actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, further environmental stewardship on farms and ranches and ensure agricultural food security into the future.
Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 to prepare conservation agriculture plans in the following categories:
- Agricultural Energy Design
- Carbon Farm Planning
- Comprehensive Nutrient Management
- Fish and Wildlife Habitat
- Grazing Management
- Irrigation Water Management
- Nutrient Management
- Organic Transition
- Pollinator Habitat
- Pest Management
- Soil Health Management

Eligible entities include Tribes, technical service providers (TSPs) registered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), professional certified crop advisors, pest control advisors, rangeland managers, non-profit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts, California Public Universities, agricultural cooperatives, groundwater sustainability agencies, and farmers and ranchers in collaboration with a qualified planner. All eligible applicants will be required to demonstrate qualifications.

- Request for Grant Applications
- Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program - Questions and Answers, August 15, 2022

Waste & Manure Management

Irrigation

Wetland Conservation

Waterway Protection

Water Quality

Conservation

Water Management

- This is a reimbursement program with cost incurred first by the awardee and invoices submitted to CDFA for reimbursement. 
- Reimbursement will be based upon a flat payment rate established for each type of plan.
- The maximum award amount is $250,000 per applicant.
- $6 million will be reserved for plans that support organic transition
- Grant funds may not be expended prior to execution of the grant agreements for awarded projects or after the completion of the grant term.
- The duration of the grant agreement will be 24 months from the date of execution.
- CDFA may offer an award different than the amount requested.

Carefully read the Request for Applications and then apply online at this link.

The Pollinator Habitat Program will provide up to $14.5 million in funding to established and experienced organizations (See Eligibility) to work directly with farmers and ranchers to install habitat and implement management&#x2004;practices that support pollinators.

The Pollinator Habitat Program is aligned with the suite of Climate Smart Agriculture incentive programs administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. The program’s primary objective is to support pollinators through provision of floral resources, host plants and other elements of suitable habitat. Projects funded through the PHP can be expected to have additional benefits to California’s biodiversity and agricultural production. Projects will support integrated pest management, support beneficial species (beyond pollinators), enhance carbon sequestration and improve soil health among other co-benefits.

Pollinators are essential to many of California’s agricultural crops and to the vast biodiversity of California’s natural ecosystems. Unfortunately, due to a variety of factors including habitat destruction, pesticides, disease, and climate change pollinators are in decline. The loss of pollinators in California affects both agricultural and natural ecosystems. It is the goal of the Pollinator Habitat Program to help strengthen pollinator populations and health.



The Pollinator Habitat Program will provide up to $14.5 million in funding to established and experienced organizations (See Eligibility) to work directly with farmers and ranchers to install habitat and implement management practices that support pollinators.
The Pollinator Habitat Program is aligned with the suite of Climate Smart Agriculture incentive programs administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. The program’s primary objective is to support pollinators through provision of floral resources, host plants and other elements of suitable habitat. Projects funded through the PHP can be expected to have additional benefits to California’s biodiversity and agricultural production. Projects will support integrated pest management, support beneficial species (beyond pollinators), enhance carbon sequestration and improve soil health among other co-benefits.
Pollinators are essential to many of California’s agricultural crops and to the vast biodiversity of California’s natural ecosystems. Unfortunately, due to a variety of factors including habitat destruction, pesticides, disease, and climate change pollinators are in decline. The loss of pollinators in California affects both agricultural and natural ecosystems. It is the goal of the Pollinator Habitat Program to help strengthen pollinator populations and health.

The following entities are eligible to apply for PHP grants:
- Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs)
- University of California, California Community Colleges or California State Universities
- Non-profits including, but not limited to
    - Land Trusts with the conservation of agricultural lands as their mission or amongst their stated purposes
- Federally- and California-Recognized Native American Indian Tribes
Agricultural commodity groups are encouraged to apply in partnership with the above eligible entities.
Entities applying for PHP grants must have demonstrated expertise and experience in habitat restoration on agricultural lands or implementation of conservation management practices that support pollinators.
Entities receiving grant award funds must be located in California with a physical business mailing address in California.
Partnerships between multiple organizations are encouraged.

- Request for Grant Applications
- PHP flyer 2022 
- Pollinator Habitat Program Public Comment Letters
- Pollinator Habitat Program CDFA Responses to Public Comment

To apply, carefully read the Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov and follow the instructions to submit an application. 
In preparation for applying, you will need to take the following (free) steps, if you haven't already:
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- Register with SAM.gov
- Obtain a Unique Entity Number (UEN) from SAM.gov
- Register an account with Grants.gov

Melanie  Krizmanich

This program provides financial&#x2004;assistance to carry out activities for one or more of the following purposes. 

- Generate compost.

- Increase access to compost for agricultural producers.

- Reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, fertilizer.

- Improve soil quality.

- Encourage waste management and permaculture business development.

- Increase rainwater absorption.

- Reduce municipal food waste; and

- Divert residential and commercial food waste from landfills. 

In addition to meeting one or more of the above purposes applicants are encouraged to align their project proposals to address priorities on environmental justice, racial equity, climate, invest in disadvantaged communities and climate smart agricultural practices. Priority will be given for each of the following elements that are included in a project:

- Anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits for the targeted community;

- Incorporate plans to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers, including community gardeners, school gardens, and producers;

- Integrate food waste reduction strategies, including innovative food recovery efforts such as food gleaning, storage, and preservation techniques; and

- Include a robust plan that describes collaboration with multiple partners. 



This program provides financial assistance to carry out activities for one or more of the following purposes. 
- Generate compost.
- Increase access to compost for agricultural producers.
- Reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, fertilizer.
- Improve soil quality.
- Encourage waste management and permaculture business development.
- Increase rainwater absorption.
- Reduce municipal food waste; and
- Divert residential and commercial food waste from landfills. 
In addition to meeting one or more of the above purposes applicants are encouraged to align their project proposals to address priorities on environmental justice, racial equity, climate, invest in disadvantaged communities and climate smart agricultural practices. Priority will be given for each of the following elements that are included in a project:
- Anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits for the targeted community;
- Incorporate plans to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers, including community gardeners, school gardens, and producers;
- Integrate food waste reduction strategies, including innovative food recovery efforts such as food gleaning, storage, and preservation techniques; and
- Include a robust plan that describes collaboration with multiple partners. 

Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the following entity types:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent School Districts
- State-designated Indian Tribes
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally-recognized tribal governments) 
- Special district governments
- Municipal Governments

- Opportunity on grants.gov (Includes Notice of Funding Opportunity)
- SAM.gov

Socially Disadvantaged

This program requires applicants to provide a minimum cost share of 25 percent of the federal share awarded. Applications that do not include the required level of cost-sharing will be ineligible for award. Cost sharing may be achieved with contributions of cash, services, materials, equipment, or other in-kind contributions, which may be provided by the applicant or a third party.

A complete application includes: 
- Budget Form added as an attachment. Click here to download form.
- Completion of the Grant Narrative. Click here to download form.
- Conceptual drawings, official estimates/quotes, and other budget justification items can be added as an attachment.
- Completed W9 and Vendor Forms. Click here to download the forms.
- For Non-Profits: A copy of your Federal Tax Exemption Letter must be added as an attachment.

The completed application must be submitted online through the Connecticut DoAg portal.

Jaime Smith

The Farm Viability Grant (FVG) is a competitive matching grant program open to municipalities, regional planning organizations, associations of municipalities, and agricultural non-profits. The maximum grant award is $49,999. **Please be aware this is a reimbursement grant.**




The Farm Viability Grant (FVG) is a competitive matching grant program open to municipalities, regional planning organizations, associations of municipalities, and agricultural non-profits. The maximum grant award is $49,999. Please be aware this is a reimbursement grant.


The following entities are eligible to apply for the Farm Viability Grant: 
1. Municipalities with a current Plan of Conservation and Development 
2. Regional councils of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive 
3. Groups of municipalities that have established a regional inter-local agreement pursuant to sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive 
4. Agricultural non-profit organizations 

To qualify for the Farm Viability Grant as a non-profit, the non-profit must be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State and provide a copy of the federal IRS exemption letter. Nonprofits must have submitted Form 990 and been in existence for the previous three years. 

Prior grantees may reapply for a Farm Viability Grant. However, open awards, past awards, and corresponding project completion and outcomes will be taken into consideration.

NEW: Starting in November 2020, applicants which have received two years of consecutive funding will be ineligible for an award for one year. Applicants can reapply for funding after taking a year hiatus. For example: 
- 2019: Project awarded 
- 2020: Project awarded 
- 2021: Ineligible for an award 
- 2022: Eligible for an award 

All projects which focus on a farmers’ market, must pertain to a Certified Connecticut Grown Farmers’ Market for the full duration of the project to be eligible.

- 2022 Farm Viability Grant Guidelines
- 2022 Farm Viability Grant Fillable Budget Form in Excel Format
- 2022 Farm Viability Grant Fillable Grant Narrative Form in Word Format
- W-9 Form
- State Vendor Form
- Grant Webinar PowerPoint Slides
- Recorded Grant Webinar


Matching funds from the applicant must be a minimum of 40% of the total cost of the project budget; this must be clearly outlined in the application. The match can consist of in-kind and/or cash contributions directly associated with the project. All match expenses must be clearly documented and justified. 

After the issuance of a purchase order, one cash advance of up to 50% of the total grant award may be requested by the grantee. The balance of the award will be reimbursed upon project completion and submission of required documents. 

List of Agricultural Funding for Non-Profit