Grant
Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Agriculture
What you can get
Up to $20,000 per farm • Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on Rhode Island farms, funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction proceeds. Across the last two rounds, 23 Rhode Island farms shared more than $400,000 (announced July 8, 2025). Projects must be completed within one calendar year of award.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Rhode Island farms and agricultural operations with a physical RI location that can enter a legal agreement with the State, installing the improvement at that site
- Coverage
- RI
- Deadline & timing
- Due November 6, 2026. A round is currently open. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the summer and are due by 5:00pm on Friday, November 6, 2026. A prior Spring 2026 round closed May 1, 2026. Projects must be completed within one calendar year of the award date. Contact Abigail Hasenfus, (401) 574-9117 ext. 3, abigail.hasenfus@energy.ri.gov.
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Last verified Aug 18, 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.