FARMER'S WATERSHED ALLIANCE
Grants and Funding
Updated March 2025
Farm Agronomic Practices Program
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: April 1st for spring and year-long practices - August 1st for fall practices
Agency: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center
Deadline: April 10th
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
Agency: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center
Deadline: April 24th
Farm to School and Early Childhood Vision Grant
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: April 10th
Agency: USDA/ NRCS
Deadline: Funds available until March 30th - first come first serve - contact your local USDA/NRCS field office
Vermont Farmworker Housing Repair Loan Program
Agency: Champlain Housing Trust
Year- round Programs
Best Management Practice (BMP) Program & Engineering Services
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: year-round
Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: year-round
Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: year-round
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Agency: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
Deadline: year-round
Other Resources
2025 Guide to Assistance for Agricultural Producers of Vermont
Developed by Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District. Applicable statewide and to various ag-related sectors.
Programs available to Vermont farmers.
Developed by UVM Extension to help new farmers access resources, plan, and problem solve.
Free service for Vermont farmers and their family members to access resources that can help in overcoming personal and work-related issues that cause stress.
Loans available to Vermont farmers and food producers.