Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) deadline for program applications for Fiscal Year 2026 is August 22, 2025. Fiscal Year 2026 runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
This deadline applies to the following programs in Vermont that contain funding:
- Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA);
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP);
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP); and
- Active Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects.
To apply for an NRCS Farm Bill program, contact your local NRCS service center. You can find your local service center by visiting the NRCS website.
Find your local NRCS service center
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Due Soon
Funding from the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant can be used to upgrade or add specialized dairy processing or packaging equipment that is necessary for business growth and viability. Funding can also be used for activities like training, business planning, hiring professional consultants, marketing, or improving supply chain logistics as long as they directly support the project.
Grants will range from $15,000 to $250,000 with a 25% (cash or in-kind) match commitment required.
Apply by August 14
Join NASDA's "A Taste of the States" Pavilion
Are you looking to expand your food or beverage sales across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond?
Join the “A Taste of the States” (ATOTS) Pavilion at Americas Food & Beverage Show this September in Miami to make crucial connections with food and beverage buyers from the region who are specifically looking for quality products grown and made in America. The ATOTS Pavilion is hosted by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).
Learn more
Join NOFA-VT on August 12 for their 10th annual Farmer Olympics at High Meadows Farm in southeastern Vermont. Farmers, start putting together a team today!
This fun-filled event brings together farms from around the state for a silly midsummer break from work. Farm teams come up with names and costumes or team T-shirts and compete in both physical and brainy activities. Dinner from the NOFA-VT pizza oven closes out the night!
Register today
Join Franklin County NRCD for a Field Day at Does’ Leap Farm in East Fairfield on August 8. Does’ Leap is a diversified farm specializing in certified organic goat cheeses and pastured pork.
Explore innovative land management and soil health practices with farmers Kristan and George, including their use of NoFence virtual fencing collars and participation in the Farmer Soil Health Innovator Network. Learn how grazing strategies and diverse forage cultivation are improving ecosystem resilience.
Reserve your spot
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
August
8/14 - Dairy Processor Modernization Grant deadline
View the VAAFM Grants Calendar
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
116 State St. Montpelier, VT 05620
https://agriculture.vermont.gov
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