Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) – County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) (KY) Grant
Kentucky Agriculture Department
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) offers the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) to support agricultural producers in enhancing their farm operations. This program provides cost-share assistance up to $5,000 for various agricultural enterprises, including livestock, horticulture, and energy efficiency initiatives. CAIP aims to improve the diversity and sustainability of farming practices across Kentucky, benefiting producers through financial support for innovative agricultural practices.
Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) – County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) (KY)
CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural producers with cost-share assistance on practices to allow them to improve and diversify their current farm operations. CAIP covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in its 11 incentive areas, including, but not limited to, bees and honey, equine, forage, beef and dairy cattle, goats and sheep, horticulture, poultry, swine, timber and technology, as well as energy efficiency and production, farm infrastructure and water enhancement, marketing, and value-added production.
Funding
A producer is eligible for up to the county’s maximum cost-share per producer limit not to exceed $5,000.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Agriculture
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund
KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kentucky Proud Buy Local Program
KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)
Amount
Up to 15% reimbursement on eligible local food purchases
Deadline
Deadline not published
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)
Amount
Up to $5,000 per application with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per farm business
Deadline
Deadline not published
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Agricultural Marketing Service
Amount
$250,000 - $1,000,000
Deadline
December 4, 2026
Pollinator Habitat Incentive Program
American Farmland Trust
Amount
$100/acre
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Amount
$10,000 - $650,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Ready to apply for Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) – County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) (KY) Grant?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) – County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) (KY) Grant. Now let's win it.