Grant
Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program
Virginia Tech Agroforestry with regional partners (funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation and Southern SARE)
What you can get
Field practices up to $1,500/acre (first 4 acres), $1,000/acre (acres 5-8), $750/acre beyond; forest farming up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre plus up to $500/acre site prep • Reimbursement of documented project expenses after project completion, capped per acre by practice • Projects must be completed within 18 months of award. Allowed expenses: site preparation, planting stock, equipment rentals, tree protection, contractor labor; excludes livestock purchases, personal producer time, woodland thinning, and major machinery such as tractors.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, nonprofit, other, farmers, future and current producers, community agroforestry projects
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due March 1, 2027. Official page (checked 2026-09-14): The 2027 CAGP Funding Cycle is now accepting applications; applications close March 1st, 2027.
- Eligibility
- Field practices: up to $1,500/acre for the first 4 acres, up to $1,000/acre for acres 5-8, up to $750/acre for additional acreage. Forest farming: up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre plus up to $500/acre for site preparation. Regional partners provide technical service and on-site visits to awardees.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.