Christine Palm

Dear Neighbor, 



We are blessed with farms that help define our towns' character and boost our local economy. But whether those tending the land are fourth-generation land owners or young farmers just starting out, it's always helpful to have financial support. 

 

Therefore, I'm pleased that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DOAG) administers many grant programs that are beneficial to the farmers and farmland in our state and our towns. I wanted to share two of these programs with you: the Farmland Restoration Grant and the Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant.

 

These grants are available to all those who qualify, please follow the links below for more information. If you are applying, please reach out to my office as I will put together a letter of support for your application.



To request a letter of support or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at Christine.Palm@cga.ct.gov. 

Farmland Restoration Grant

This grant is available to all farmland owners who meet the criteria. You must apply before starting your project, and you can apply through the online grants portal. The maximum award for this grant is $20,000. Projects must include some type of restoration effort, including but not limited to irrigation, drainage, and removal of invasive species.

 

APPLICATION CLOSES DECEMBER 9, 2022 AT 4PM



Specific questions can be directed to: 

Lance Shannon

Lance.Shannon@ct.gov

(860) 993-4088

Simon Levesque

Simon.Levesque@ct.gov

(860) 424-1195

Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant

This grant is available to all climate smart agriculture and forestry efforts, in three different categories:

1. $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 (Project Duration: 3-5 years)
2. $500,000 to $999,999 (Project Duration: 2-3 years)
3. $250,000 to $499,999 (Project Duration: 0-2 years)

APPLICATION OPEN NOVEMBER 15, 2022 – JANUARY 15, 2023

 

Specific questions about this grant can be directed to:

Jaime Smith

Jaime.Smith@ct.gov

(860) 573-1944

Again, if you are applying, please reach out to my office as I will put together a letter of support for your application. To request a letter of support or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me by email at Christine.Palm@cga.ct.gov with any questions or concerns.



Sincerely,



Christine Palm

State Representative