Jaime L. Smith Bureau Director | Official Website
Jaime L. Smith Bureau Director | Official Website
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grant. Twenty-one projects focusing on fostering industry viability will share in more than $559,625 in state funds. These projects have been chosen from a pool of 39 applications that collectively requested over $1.3 million, with proposed total project costs exceeding $4.2 million.
The grant amounts differ, with six projects receiving up to $5,000 under Tier 1, and 15 projects awarded up to $49,999 under Tier 2. "Through the Agricultural Enhancement Grant awards, we are able to support innovative projects that strengthen our current needs and support future growth and innovation across all of our funding priorities," said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. He added, "I'm especially pleased to see the increased number of projects focused on youth agricultural education."
This grant is backed by the State of Connecticut's Public Act 05-228, aimed at farmland preservation, affordable housing, and historic preservation. Further program details are available at the CT DoAg's official website, www.CTGrown.gov/grants.
The CT DoAg is committed to advancing the agricultural sector through various roles, including the protection and promotion of agricultural resources and businesses. For additional information, visit their website or contact Rebecca Eddy via email at Rebecca.Eddy@ct.gov.
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