The Farm Transition Grant (FTG) is administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DOAG) and provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives for the diversification of existing farm operations, transitioning to value-added agricultural production and sales, and other venues in which a majority of products sold are grown in the state.
Donor Name: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/12/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Priorities
This grant will specifically prioritize:
- Beginning farmers and farms owned or principally operated by beginning farmers. A beginning farmer is defined as someone who has farmed for 10 years or less.
- Historically underserved farmers.
- Veterans.
- Generational transitions.
- Livestock processing facilities.
- Equipment specific to climate smart, sustainable agricultural practices.
Funding Information
- CT DOAG expects to award approximately $500,000 in this round using a competitive review process. Grant awards can range in size from $500 to $49,999.
- Applicants should anticipate agreements will end by September 2027 or March 2028 and may not be extended.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply for all farm transition grant categories:
- Agricultural producers, singularly or jointly, whether such producers are owners or tenants of existing agribusiness within the State of Connecticut.
- Agricultural cooperatives.
The Farm Transition Grant Program is for for-profit farm businesses in the State of Connecticut. Non-profit organizations should pursue CT DOAG’s Agricultural Enhancement Grant for financial assistance.
For more information, visit Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
