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Colorado Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit
Colorado Department of Agriculture (with Colorado Department of Revenue)
What you can get
Refundable state income tax credit based on number/type of practices and acreage impacted • Up to $3 million per year in tax credits statewide; first-come, first-served. The program page does not state a per-producer cap; use CDA's tax credit calculator for estimates.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Colorado farmers and ranchers who pay Colorado income tax (individuals or entities such as LLCs/partnerships)
- Coverage
- CO
- Deadline & timing
- Applicants may create accounts and prepare information now. Final submissions open November 16, 2026 at 10 a.m.; timezone is not stated on the program page. First-come process, $3 million available. October 14 webinar recording is available.
- Eligibility
- Must be a qualified taxpayer paying Colorado income taxes. Cannot overlap with existing grants or tax credits on the same practice and acreage. Practices may be new or preexisting. Consult a tax professional.
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 31, 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.