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AFRI Grant Coordination Team

This competitive grant program, administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), supports both foundational and applied research, education, and extension in agriculture. The program targets six core priority areas:

- Plant Health & Production and Plant Products

- Animal Health & Production and Animal Products

- Food Safety, Nutrition, & Health

- Bioenergy, Natural Resources, & Environment

- Agriculture Systems & Technology

- Agricultural Economics & Rural Communities 


This program funds a diversity of project types—research-only, extension-only, education-only, and integrated efforts—across standard, conference, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants. 




This competitive grant program, administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), supports both foundational and applied research, education, and extension in agriculture. The program targets six core priority areas:
- Plant Health & Production and Plant Products
- Animal Health & Production and Animal Products
- Food Safety, Nutrition, & Health
- Bioenergy, Natural Resources, & Environment
- Agriculture Systems & Technology
- Agricultural Economics & Rural Communities 

This program funds a diversity of project types—research-only, extension-only, education-only, and integrated efforts—across standard, conference, and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants. 


Eligibility varies by project type:
- Research/Education/Extension (single-function):
    - State agricultural experiment stations
    - Colleges and universities (including 2-year institutions)
    - University research foundations
    - Federal agencies
    - National labs
    - Private organizations or corporations
    - U.S. individuals (citizens, nationals, or permanent residents)

Integrated Projects (combining functions):
- Colleges and universities (as defined under eligibility)
- 1994 Land-Grant Institutions
- Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities

Other Eligible Entities (depending on category):
- 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions
- Tribal Organizations (non-federally recognized)
- Nonprofits (501(c)(3) and others)
- Small businesses
- Other entities as defined in the RFA





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

Grant

Public Health

Compliance

Alternative Energy

See specific funding project type for more detailed information on terms of this grant. 


To apply, submit the below Pre-qualification Submission Form (PQS) and any attachments to service@copace.com. 

Colorado C-PACE enables owners of eligible commercial and industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation eligible improvements. Financing is provided by private capital providers at competitive rates with repayment terms up to 25 years.



Eligible properties must
- Be located in a participating C-PACE county
- Require financing for eligible energy improvements
- Be current on property taxes and municipal assessments
- Not be in bankruptcy or mortgage default
- Be used for commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes

- Participating Counties
- Find a Contractor
- Find a C-PACE Project Developer
- Case Studies
- Pre-Qualification Submission Form
- Program Brochure
- Program Guide


Once an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP) or other qualifying energy audit has been completed, eligible producers can apply for EQIP assistance for the purchase, installation, or retrofit of certain buildings or equipment to improve energy efficiency. 

Applications for EQIP​ financial assistance are accepted throughout the year. Specific deadlines are set for ranking and funding opportunities within each state. The best way to learn if EQIP is a good fit for you is by contacting your local NRCS office. If you choose to move forward, your local NRCS conservationist will guide you through applying for the program.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) On-Farm Energy Initiative helps farmers and ranchers make voluntary improvements that can boost energy efficiency on the farm. This emerging agricultural trend produces benefits, including reduced input costs, increased productivity per unit of energy consumed by equipment and lighting, and reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions caused when energy&#x2004;is generated for agricultural use.


Financial assistance is available to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through the development of an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP). **The AgEMP, or energy audit, is completed by NRCS-certified [Technical Service Providers](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/technical/tsp) (TSPs) and provides:**

- Itemized energy use by individual systems to establish a baseline for electricity and other fuel improvements,

- Recommendations for equipment improvements and upgrades,

- Potential energy reductions and financial savings for each recommendation

- Cost estimates of potential improvements, and

- Length of expected payback for energy efficiency upgrades


Once an AgEMP or other qualifying energy audit has been completed, eligible producers can apply for EQIP assistance for the purchase, installation, or retrofit of certain buildings or equipment to improve energy efficiency. ** Examples of items eligible for energy efficiency improvements include**:

- Lighting

- Plate coolers

- Ventilation and fans

- Irrigation pumps

- Grain dryers

- Greenhouse improvements

- Maple syrup evaporators

- Heating and refrigeration units

- Insulation and building envelope sealing

- Motor controls and variable speed drive



The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) On-Farm Energy Initiative helps farmers and ranchers make voluntary improvements that can boost energy efficiency on the farm. This emerging agricultural trend produces benefits, including reduced input costs, increased productivity per unit of energy consumed by equipment and lighting, and reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions caused when energy is generated for agricultural use.

Financial assistance is available to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through the development of an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP). The AgEMP, or energy audit, is completed by NRCS-certified Technical Service Providers (TSPs) and provides:
- Itemized energy use by individual systems to establish a baseline for electricity and other fuel improvements,
- Recommendations for equipment improvements and upgrades,
- Potential energy reductions and financial savings for each recommendation
- Cost estimates of potential improvements, and
- Length of expected payback for energy efficiency upgrades

Once an AgEMP or other qualifying energy audit has been completed, eligible producers can apply for EQIP assistance for the purchase, installation, or retrofit of certain buildings or equipment to improve energy efficiency.  Examples of items eligible for energy efficiency improvements include:
- Lighting
- Plate coolers
- Ventilation and fans
- Irrigation pumps
- Grain dryers
- Greenhouse improvements
- Maple syrup evaporators
- Heating and refrigeration units
- Insulation and building envelope sealing
- Motor controls and variable speed drive

A payment that requires some percentage of matching contributions by the recipient.

Cost Share

Biofuel

Hydro Power

Solar Power

Wind Energy

Air Quality

Carbon Capture

Certification

High Tunnel

Landscape

Soil Health

Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat

HVAC

Lighting

Repairs

Certified Organic

Certified Grassfed

Cover Crops

Reduced Tillage

Water Management

Infrastructure

Equipment

Regenerative

Conservation

You can apply online, by phone, by email, by mail, or in person at your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Find your local CAA in the table below.
- Apply online: Submit your CEAP application through the online portal. (Online applications are automatically digitally signed when you submit them.)
- Apply by phone: Call your local CAA and request assistance applying for CEAP over the phone (see Phone Number below).
- Apply by email: Download and complete the CEAP Application (English or Spanish). Email the completed and signed application, along with all required documents, to your local CAA (see Email Address below). Unsigned applications will be returned as invalid.
- Apply by mail: Download and complete the CEAP Application (English or Spanish). Mail the completed and signed application, along with all required documents, to your local CAA (see Mailing Address below). Unsigned applications will be returned as invalid.
- Apply in person: Call your local CAA to schedule an appointment or walk in (no appointment needed, if available).
Important: All mailed, emailed, or in-person applications must be signed. Unsigned applications will be considered invalid and returned to the applicant. (Online applications are automatically digitally signed when you submit them)

The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps residents pay for&#x2004;their home heating costs. Applications typically take 30-45 minutes to complete.

- **Benefit amounts:** $295-$645 for the 2025-2026 season, based on household size, income, and heating source.

- **Payment process:** Benefits are usually paid directly to your utility company or fuel vendor.

- **Extra Help:** Households using deliverable fuels (oil, kerosene, propane) may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries. CEAP recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repairs or replacement.

CEAP is an annual benefit, so you must apply each year to receive assistance.

- **Online applications:** Open Monday, September 1, 2025, through the CEAP online portal.

- **In-person applications:** Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025, in-person applications will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

- **Deadline:** The last day to apply for benefits is May 29, 2026. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this date.

Deliverable fuel heated households that apply after the authorization deadline may still submit paid invoices for fuel purchase between November 1 and April 1 for review under program eligibility.


_Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with local Community Action Agencies_




The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps residents pay for their home heating costs. Applications typically take 30-45 minutes to complete.
- Benefit amounts: $295-$645 for the 2025-2026 season, based on household size, income, and heating source.
- Payment process: Benefits are usually paid directly to your utility company or fuel vendor.
- Extra Help: Households using deliverable fuels (oil, kerosene, propane) may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries. CEAP recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repairs or replacement.
CEAP is an annual benefit, so you must apply each year to receive assistance.
- Online applications: Open Monday, September 1, 2025, through the CEAP online portal.
- In-person applications: Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025, in-person applications will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
- Deadline: The last day to apply for benefits is May 29, 2026. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this date.
Deliverable fuel heated households that apply after the authorization deadline may still submit paid invoices for fuel purchase between November 1 and April 1 for review under program eligibility.

Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with local Community Action Agencies


Your household may be eligible for CEAP if you can answer YES to the following questions:
 
- Are you a Connecticut resident?
- Do you meet one of the following income guidelines?
    - You receive food stamps (SNAP), SSI, TANF, or other benefits from the Department of Social Services
    - Your annual household income falls at or below the income levels in the table below (i.e. 60% of the state’s median income)
Annual income limit by household size
- 1: $47,764
- 2: $62,460
- 3: $77,157
- 4: $91,854
- 5: $106,550
- 6: $121,247
- 7: $124,002
- 8: $126,758

Do you have a Social Security Number? Almost every applicant is required to provide a Social Security Number for each member of their household. To check if you meet one of the exceptions, click here.


You will either need a copy of your most recent heating bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), electric bill (if applying for Heating Assistance), or a copy or photo of your rental lease showing that your utilities are included in your rent

- If everyone in your household currently receives SNAP or cash assistance, you automatically meet income requirements and do not need to provide income documents.
- If your income comes from Social Security, you must provide your Social Security award letter or other proof of benefits, as DSS cannot verify this information directly.
- If not, you must provide proof of income:
    - Employed household members: Income for all members from either the last 30 days or any 4 consecutive weeks within the last 3 months before the application date. You may also choose to provide income from the 12 months prior to the application if that better reflects annual income.
    - Self-employed household members: Complete Self-Employment Worksheet (English) or (Spanish) and your most recent IRS Form 1040 with all schedules.
    - Household members with additional income: Award letters or signed statements. [Click here to learn more.]


- Applicants must provide detailed project description, budget, and timeline for completion by December.

- We prioritize projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact. Review our [Farming Manifesto](https://fruitguyscommunityfund.org/mission/farming-manifesto/) and past [Alumni Projects](https://fruitguyscommunityfund.org/alumni-grantees/) for examples of winning proposals.

**Project Preferences **

**Preferential States: ** We aim to&#x2004;support farms in states where we haven’t yet funded a project. If you’re a small farm or agricultural nonprofit in one of the following states, we encourage you to apply:

- Alabama

- Arkansas

- Delaware

- Minnesota

- Nebraska

- Nevada

- North Dakota

- Utah

\*Note: If you’re based in a state not listed above, you are still eligible to apply. We give minor preference to farms in states where we haven’t funded projects yet, with slight priority given to up to three new states per cycle. However, we encourage applications from all states.




- Applicants must provide detailed project description, budget, and timeline for completion by December.
- We prioritize projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact. Review our Farming Manifesto and past Alumni Projects for examples of winning proposals.
Project Preferences 
Preferential States: We aim to support farms in states where we haven’t yet funded a project. If you’re a small farm or agricultural nonprofit in one of the following states, we encourage you to apply:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Dakota
- Utah
*Note: If you’re based in a state not listed above, you are still eligible to apply. We give minor preference to farms in states where we haven’t funded projects yet, with slight priority given to up to three new states per cycle. However, we encourage applications from all states.


Eligible for Funding: 
- Grants up to $5,000
- Small U.S. farms 250 acres or less
- Applicant must be farm owner/operator or have long-term, legal land access (leased land requires landowner support letter with lease length)
- 501(c)(3) agricultural nonprofits in operation for minimum 3 years may apply; must submit 501(c)(3) documentation and board list
- For profit farms must be active for at least 2 years
- Applicants may re-apply for the same project or a different one if they have not been funded in earlier grant cycles
- Only one application per farm per cycle is allowed

Ineligible For Funding
- Non-U.S. farms
- Farms or farmers that have previously received a FGCF grant
- Project budgets & items including; hydro/aquaponic systems, land purchases, labor, consultants, administrative costs, general marketing, one-time experiences, or any projects relying on outside grant funding for completion

Irrigation

Water Quality

Waterway Protection

Wetland Conservation

Local Food

Español

Native Americans

People Of Color

Women

Farmers Market

Historically Underserved

Food Systems

Awards & Reporting Schedule
- May: Grant awards
- August: Interim report due
- December: Project completion
- January 2027: Final report due


You must submit your application through the online form. You cannot submit by email or mail.

Before applying, read the Request for Response (RFR), which provides a comprehensive summary of grant evaluation criteria, review timelines, award recipient expectations, eligible uses of grant funds, and examples of projects.

Apply online: https://www.mass.gov/forms/fy27-climate-smart-for-agriculture-program-csap

Deadline: 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Laura J. Maul

The Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP) combines several MDAR grant programs into one streamlined application to help Massachusetts farms invest in projects that strengthen their operations and improve sustainability.


Through a single application, farms can apply for funding to support projects in food safety, composting, environmental improvements, and energy efficiency or renewable energy. These projects&#x2004;typically involve capital improvements, such as installing new infrastructure, purchasing durable equipment, or upgrading farm systems that improve long-term efficiency and resilience.


The CSAP application includes funding opportunities from the following MDAR programs:

- Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP)

- Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP)

- Agricultural Climate Resiliency & Efficiencies (ACRE)

- Agricultural Energy Program (ENER)

- Agricultural Composting Improvement Program (ACIP)


The goal of the program is to help farms adapt to changing climate conditions, improve efficiency, protect natural resources, and strengthen the long-term viability of agricultural operations in Massachusetts.



The Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP) combines several MDAR grant programs into one streamlined application to help Massachusetts farms invest in projects that strengthen their operations and improve sustainability.

Through a single application, farms can apply for funding to support projects in food safety, composting, environmental improvements, and energy efficiency or renewable energy. These projects typically involve capital improvements, such as installing new infrastructure, purchasing durable equipment, or upgrading farm systems that improve long-term efficiency and resilience.

The CSAP application includes funding opportunities from the following MDAR programs:
- Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP)
- Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP)
- Agricultural Climate Resiliency & Efficiencies (ACRE)
- Agricultural Energy Program (ENER)
- Agricultural Composting Improvement Program (ACIP)

The goal of the program is to help farms adapt to changing climate conditions, improve efficiency, protect natural resources, and strengthen the long-term viability of agricultural operations in Massachusetts.

- Applicants must be an agricultural operation, as defined by M.G.L. c. 128, Section 1A, that is engaged in the business of production agriculture within the Commonwealth;
- The property included in the proposed project must be in active agricultural use and managed by the applicant for a minimum of the previous three years prior to the application date.
- Applicants that have been operating an agricultural business for a period of one to three years, and have annual gross sales of at least $10,000 may be eligible for reduced funding amounts.

- FY2024 Climate Smart for Agriculture (CSAP) - Request for Response (RFR)

Maximum funding per application:
- Established Operations (3+ years in operation): up to $50,000 per project area, with a maximum total request of $150,000 per application.
- Early-Stage Farmers (1–3 years in operation): up to $10,000 per project area, with a maximum total request of $30,000 per application.

Funding covers up to 80% of total project costs per category (e.g., Food Safety up to $50,000; Compost up to $50,000; Environmental up to $50,000).

Match requirement: Applicants must contribute a minimum of 20% cash match for each project area. In-kind services, donations, and other funds are not eligible as a match.

All awarded projects must be completed by June 30, 2027.

Before you apply, read the full  FY26 Request for Proposals (PDF) for complete details of the program. You can also review the list of past projects and read prior issues of the Greenbook, which contains summaries, findings, and locations of previous grants. Using these resources will help you design a competitive project.

Then, apply through MDA's online application system.
- If you are a new user, you will need to create an account.
- Once you are logged in, select AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant FY23.

Kelly Anderson

Eric Nooker

MDA Grants Line

The AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations. It funds projects that explore sustainable agriculture practices and systems that could make farming more profitable, resource efficient, or personally satisfying. Findings are published in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s annual _[Greenbook](https://www.mda.state.mn.us/greenbook)_.



The AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations. It funds projects that explore sustainable agriculture practices and systems that could make farming more profitable, resource efficient, or personally satisfying. Findings are published in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s annual Greenbook.

Applicant eligibility
Applications from Minnesota farmers receive priority, but the program also funds Minnesota nonprofits and educational organizations that meaningfully involve Minnesota farmers in projects.
Your project must last two to three years and you must be willing to share what you learn with others.
Project eligibility
MDA will fund projects that explore the profitability, energy efficiency, and environmental benefits of sustainable agriculture practices or systems. Projects can include, but are not limited to:
- Practices that increase environmental sustainability and improve soil health
- Conservation tillage and weed management methods
- Novel cover crops and crop rotations
- Input reduction strategies, including nutrient and pesticide management
- On-farm energy production, such as wind, methane, or biomass, or improvements in energy efficiency
- Developing/refining/improving marketing opportunities, including season extension and post-harvest storage and handling
- Novel enterprise diversification, including organic production, using traditional and non-traditional crops and livestock
- Other creative ideas that focus on environmental benefits, energy savings or production, profitability, and/or farmers’ quality of life

- AGRI Overview
- Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Statute (M.S. 17.116)
-  Greenbook


Trials

Stewardship

Marketing

All eligible applicants should have been contacted and received online application information already. If you have not been contacted or would like to discuss alternate methods of submitting your application, please be in touch with Betsy McGavisk by email (betsy@vhcb.org) or phone (802-828-5562)

Betsy McGavisk

When funding is available, Farm & Forest Viability Implementation Grants are available on a competitive basis to farm businesses that have completed an up-to-date business plan or transfer plan through the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program to help implement specific goals of the business plans created through the program. 



The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program is available on a competitive basis to Viability Program clients who participated in the Viability Program in 2022 or 2023.

Legal & Finance

1. Review the full Request for Applications for the complete details on eligible projects/applicants and the full application process.
2. Register in WebGrants (may take up to two business days).
3. Visit the Working Lands application frequently asked questions for resources and to get support on your application. 
4. Complete your application in WebGrants using our Application Guide.
- 

Clare Salerno

Diana Ferguson

WebGrants Technical Assistance

- **Project types**:

    - Equipment

    - Infrastructure development 

    - Market development 

    - Research and development 

    - Workforce training and development

- **Project length**: 12 months (April 2026-March 2027) 

- There is no match requirement for this grant. If you apply for a project that costs more than the grant amount you are applying for, you must demonstrate that you can pay for the parts of project that grant funds won't cover. 

- We recommend applying for the minimum amount of funds&#x2004;needed for project success due to high demand for limited funds. We recommend focusing on one project per grant application. 

- You should expect to include business financial statements in their application, including a profit & loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Details about the timeline each statement should cover, along with sample statements will be outlined in the application.

- You are not required to submit a business plan, but anyone that has a business plan is welcome to submit it.




- Project types:
    - Equipment
    - Infrastructure development 
    - Market development 
    - Research and development 
    - Workforce training and development
- Project length: 12 months (April 2026-March 2027) 
- There is no match requirement for this grant. If you apply for a project that costs more than the grant amount you are applying for, you must demonstrate that you can pay for the parts of project that grant funds won't cover. 
- We recommend applying for the minimum amount of funds needed for project success due to high demand for limited funds. We recommend focusing on one project per grant application. 
- You should expect to include business financial statements in their application, including a profit & loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Details about the timeline each statement should cover, along with sample statements will be outlined in the application.
- You are not required to submit a business plan, but anyone that has a business plan is welcome to submit it.


Eligible Projects & Applicants 
- Farms within agricultural sectors producing food (for animal or human consumption) and/or fiber products: hay and forage crops; hemp grown outdoors for fiber or ingestible CBD products; herbs; honey; hops; fruit; legumes; livestock for dairy, meat, and/or fiber; poultry; maple; nut trees; mushrooms grown outdoors; vegetables; and viticulture. Any size farm in these sectors is eligible. 
- Logging businesses, sawmills, firewood producers, or any other primary forestry business that uses Vermont-grown logs, pulpwood, veneer, wood chips, bark, pilings, etc. 
- Wood product trucking and distribution businesses that transport Vermont-produced wood products.
- Value-added food and fiber businesses that source at least 50% of raw ingredients grown in Vermont OR are applying for a Working Lands grant to significantly increase use of ingredients grown in Vermont.
- Agricultural product trucking and distribution businesses that transport Vermont-produced food and/or fiber products.
- Retail businesses that primarily sell Vermont-produced food and/or fiber products. 
- Secondary wood businesses, such as woodworkers or manufacturers, pellet mills, etc. Secondary wood businesses that source more wood from Vermont will receive higher scores than those that do not source wood from Vermont.
Applicant organizations/businesses must be based in Vermont. Businesses or organizations headquartered outside of VT may be eligible if the project or service being proposed is 100% focused on Vermont’s working landscape and businesses. Please contact Clare.Salerno@vermont.gov to discuss eligibility for out-of-state applicants.
All structures are eligible (e.g., Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, Cooperatives, Corporations, S Corporations, L3Cs, B Corporations, and/or non-profits that are involved in the support of production of agriculture and/or forest products).
All legally incorporated enterprises must be registered with the VT Secretary of State. Sole proprietors using a business name other than their own name must have their assumed business name (formerly known as a trade name) registered with the Secretary of State. 
To maximize the number of Vermont businesses receiving grants within the constraints of limited grant funds, grant recipients need to sit out three fiscal years of grantmaking, with year one being the fiscal year after the grant opportunity end date. Your previous grant must be closed prior to reapplying. These are the past grantees that are eligible:
- FY22 or earlier Standard Business Grantees 
- FY21 or earlier Supply Chain Impact Grantees 
- FY20 COVID-19 Business Response Grantees 

Eligible Projects:
- Equipment – new or used equipment, including down payments for large pieces of equipment, rehabbing equipment that is new to the business, or upgrading equipment with new features or attachments. 
- Infrastructure development – project-specific planning, permitting, engineering or architectural plans; building costs, including labor; may include equipment installation and/or technical assistance costs. 
- Market development – professionalizing a marketing and/or branding approach to new or expanded markets; hiring a professional marketing/branding contractor to develop strategy and/or content; implementing the strategy and/or content developed by the contractor (e.g., branding, website, or social media development). 
- Research and development – testing new systems or technology, including purchasing new animal genetics and new root, seed, or nursery stock. 
- Workforce training and development – technical skill training for staff.  


Ineligible Projects & Applicants
- Businesses/projects in these sectors are NOT eligible: cannabis; Christmas trees; equine; flowers; hemp grown for topical CBD products; and horticulture crops. 
- Businesses that exclusively grow food or other agricultural products indoors (such as hydroponics, aquaculture, or indoor mushroom production) are NOT eligible. These business types often are eligible for other grants or services, so please review the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets grants and the additional grants and financial assistance pages. 
- Businesses that produce food made from ingredients that are not regularly produced in Vermont or are not available in sufficient quantities to meet production requirements. 
- Trucking, distribution, or retail businesses that primarily sell food and/or fiber products that are not grown in Vermont. 
- The following grantees are not eligible:
    - Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grantees
    - FY23, FY24, or FY25 Working Lands Business Enhancement Grantees 
    - FY24 Small Farm Diversification & Transition Grantees
    - FY24 Agriculture Development Grantees
    - FY23 or FY24 ARPA Primary Producer Impact Grantees 
    - FY22, FY23, or FY24 Supply Chain Impact Grantees 
    - FY22 Meat Slaughter & Processing Development Grantees
Ineligible Projects 
- Land purchases, rent, or leases
- Livestock/animal purchases
- Farmworker housing
- General business advising and planning expenses
- Projects that primarily include an ongoing, recurring cost of doing business


List of Agricultural Funding for Energy Efficiency