How much funding does VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant provide?

VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant provides Up to US $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

Foundation Agriculture Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Water Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Must be a Vermont-based farmer or custom manure applicator in good standing.

Overview

The VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program offers financial assistance to Vermont-based farmers and custom manure applicators. This program aims to support the acquisition of innovative equipment that reduces agricultural waste runoff, enhances water quality, minimizes odors from manure, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. By providing this support, the program helps farmers decrease their costs while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Purpose
Financial assistance is available for new or innovative equipment that will aid in the reduction of surface runoff of agricultural wastes to state waters, improve water quality of state waters, reduce odors from manure application, separate phosphorus from manure, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce costs to farmers when they apply manure.