Connecticut farm businesses (owners or tenants with 3+ years of production) can get up to $100,000, with a 10% match, to carry out farmland restoration and climate-resiliency practices such as irrigation, soil health, erosion control, composting, fencing and wells. The practices come from a plan written by a DoAg-paid soil scientist. Apply by Nov 23, 2026.
The RRP Grant provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives to implement restoration and climate-resiliency practices. Selected awardees are connected with a DoAg-assigned and DoAg-paid soil scientist, who develops a Farmland Restoration and Climate Resiliency (FRCR) Plan. Up to $100,000 is available to implement plan practices such as irrigation and water management, soil health, silvopasture, erosion control, composting systems, fencing and wells, with a required 10% match (cash or in-kind). Applications for the 2027 funding cycle are open and due Monday, November 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
Agricultural producers and registered not-for-profit farms who are owners or tenants of an existing agribusiness in Connecticut
At least three years of production history
Agribusinesses on land leased from municipalities, land trusts or nonprofits are eligible
Good standing with DoAg, state and federal requirements; registered with the CT Secretary of State if applicable
Must provide (or apply for) a Farmer's Tax Exemption Permit
Previous RRP awardees are currently ineligible
Required 10% match (cash or in-kind)
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