Climate Smart Agriculture Grant

Climate Smart Agriculture GRANT

QUESTIONS?

Do you have questions about the CT RC&D Climate Smart Farming Grant program and/or the grant application? Email Sarah Layton, Agricultural Programs Coordinator, at slayton@ctrcd.org or call 860-345-3977 ext. 102.

Overview

Thank you for your interest in CT RC&D's Climate Smart Agriculture Grant. In February 2024, CT RC&D administered the first round of CSAG funding and awarded $250,000 to eight farms around Connecticut, and in September, another $250,000 to twelve farms statewide. In total, CT RC&D has awarded $500,000 to twenty Connecticut farms, driving over $1.5 million in on-farm energy and soil health projects.

CT RC&D is currently looking into future funding opportunities to continue the Climate Smart Agriculture Grant sub-grant program. If you have any questions, please email Sarah at slayton@ctrcd.org.

The Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (CT RC&D) is pleased to offer a Climate Smart Agriculture Grant program as part of the Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant (CSAFG), funded in part by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry grant established by the Community Investment Act (C.G.S. Sec. 22-26k). The purpose of the grant funds is to implement, support, or expand climate smart agricultural practices related to on-farm energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy) and/or soil health equipment and practices.

Prior to starting an application, prospective applicants should review the Grant Guidance for information regarding:

Funding tiers
Eligible applicants and locations
Award amounts and purposes
Eligible/ineligible uses of funding
Grant payment
Project duration and contractual requirements
Reporting
Review factors

Twelve Connecticut Farmers Receive Climate Smart Grants

Second Group of Farmers Receive Grants for Implementing Energy and Soil Health Projects

In September, Connecticut state leaders held a press conference to announce the farmers receiving the second round of grants through the Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Program.

Eight Connecticut Farmers Receive Climate Smart Grants

First Group of Farmers Receive Grants for Implementing Energy and Soil Health Projects & Practices

Connecticut state leaders held a press conference in February to announce the farmers receiving the first grants through the Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Program.