New Funding Opportunity, Now Open!
The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office (ADCRO) has a new grant opportunity to support Climate Resilience projects within the state's agricultural sector.
Purpose
Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazardous events, trends, or disturbances related to climate.
This grant program is designed to provide crucial financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have experienced adverse effects due to climate-change induced disasters and are seeking to enhance their resilience against future climate-related challenges.
Application Process
Applications are due May 29, 2025.
Please refer to the Grant Guidelines and complete the Google Form Application.
If you missed our informational webinar on May 7, 2025 at 2PM you can watch a recording here or view the slides here.
Read our answers to Frequently Asked Questions here.
Eligible Entities
- Farmers, Ranchers, other Individuals
- Tribal or local government (including Conservation Districts);
- 501(c)3s;
- University extension or field offices
Priority Projects
Each year, CDA will publish project types that will be prioritized in the Grant Evaluation Rubric. For Grant Year 2025-2026, CDA will prioritize farm and and ranch resiliency for future disasters including:
- Wildfire
- Snow Events
- Drought