Grants & Funding Opportunities
Colorado Department of Agriculture Grants
Colorado Department of Agriculture Equipment Tax Credit Program
Small Food Retailers and Small Family Farms – your costly equipment purchases may be eligible for a refundable income tax credit equal to 75% of the amount you spent. Eligible equipment must help increase access to, or lower prices for, healthy food in low-income, low-access, and underserved areas of the state. As of August 20, 2025, $111,296 in tax credits have been issued of the $10 Million in funds available for the 2025 calendar year.
Colorado Department of Agriculture Agricultural Workforce Development Program
Business applications OPEN on October 1, 2025.
The Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) provides financial incentives to Colorado farms, ranches, and agricultural businesses to hire interns and provide them with hands-on training needed to begin a career in agriculture.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Funding
Grants available for insect, disease, and weed management in crops and urban agriculture.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) | Foundational and Applied Science
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the Nation’s flagship competitive grants program supporting research, education, and Extension/outreach in the food and agricultural sciences.
Program Areas:
- Plant health and production and plant products
- Animal health and production and animal products
- Food safety, nutrition, and health
- Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment
- Agriculture systems and technology
- Agriculture economics and rural communities
Eligibility: Varies by project type. See the Request for Applications (RFA) for full details.
Deadlines: Vary by program