CONNECTICUT
F. Philip Prelli, Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: (860) 713-2500 FAX: (860) 713-2514
E-mail Address: ctdeptag@po.state.ct.us
Program/Project Title: Farm Reinvestment Program
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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