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CONNECTICUTF. Philip Prelli, Commissioner Program Began: 1999 Contact Person: Bob Pellegrino Cost/Funding: $1,000,000 ($500,000 annually) Description: A matching grant program for diversity or expansion of existing farm family businesses. There is a cap of $40,000; applicants must attend an educational seminar and present a business plan that shows farm viability for ten years. Dollars are released on a first come, first served basis based on accomplishment of criteria. Program/Project Title: Agriculture Viability Grants Program Program Began: 2006 Contact Person: Robert Pellegrino Cost/Funding: $1,000,000 annually Description: A matching grant program with $500,000 set aside for municipalities in Farm Viability Grants and $500,000 for producers, non-profits, and agriculture cooperatives in Farm Transition Grants. These are competitive grants through an application process and there is a cap of $50,000 per applicant. This will strengthen the economic viability of Connecticut farmers and promote the sustainability of agriculture in Connecticut and its municipalities. |
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