Grants
Ag Stimulus Funding Listening Sessions This Week
After a record-setting $76 million in funds was appropriated to the Colorado Department of Agriculture as part of the Colorado Comeback stimulus, the Department is seeking input from stakeholders on how to invest the funding.
Colorado Food and Ag Processors and Manufacturers Invited to Apply for New Grant Opportunity
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) received an allocation of $312,000 through the Governor’s Office to support Colorado agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants will be awarded funds through a competitive process administered by CDA’s Markets Division and the Colorado Agricultural Value-Added Development Board.
Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors Awarded More Than $1.6 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2020
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the Colorado Farm & Food Systems Respond & Rebuild Fund, is pleased to announce the awarding of $1,658,000 in grants to Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors.
Ag Department now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grant Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2020
Contact: Jennifer Benson, 303-869-9173, jennifer.benson@state.co.us
Apply Now for Agricultural Internship Funds to Support the 2021 Growing Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) which will provide funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2021 growing season.
Applications Sought for Colorado Noxious Weed Management Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Colorado’s Specialty Crop Industry Receives $850,000 in USDA Grant Funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Ag Department Makes Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act Funds Available to Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is making up to $1 million in grant funding available for Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors to support them in adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food supply chain.