All grant/funding programs require advance application and approval, and are subject to available funding. Updates at mass.gov/agr.
APR Improvement Program (AIP)
Business planning and technical assistance and grants for infrastructure improvements to help sustain active commercial farming on land already protected by the APR Program Michael.Parker@mass.gov 413-726-2008
Ag-Energy Grant
Projects for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency
Gerald.Palano@mass.gov 617-626-1706
Agricultural Climate Resilience & Efficiencies (ACRE)
Climate/economic resilience, and MA Food Plan projects
Laura.Maul@mass.gov 617-626-1739
Agricultural Composting
Assistance with management of ag composting operations
Sean.Bowen@mass.gov 617-626-1724
Agricultural Environmental Enhancement (AEEP)
Conservation practices that prevent direct impacts on water quality, and ensure efficient use of water
Laura.Maul@mass.gov 617-626-1739
Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP)
Program to reduce food safety risks
Laura.Maul@mass.gov 617-626-1739
Dairy Farmer Tax Credit
Offers state tax credit to help offset cyclical downturns in milk prices
Myron.Inglis@mass.gov 617-626-1711
Farm Energy Discount Program
10% discounts on electric/gas bills for agriculture-eligible entities
Joao.Tavares@mass.gov 617-626-1719
Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP)
For non-APR farmer technical and business planning assistance to expand, upgrade and modernize existing operations
Melissa.L.Adams@mass.gov 413-726-2001
Food Trust Program
Increases local/healthy food access for the nutritionally underserved
Rose.Arruda@mass.gov 617-626-1849
Food Ventures
Initiatives for low/moderate income areas, Gateway Cities, and rural areas Rose.Arruda@mass.gov 617-626-1849
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA)
Business planning assistance and matching grants for farm improvements for beginning farmers between 1 and 5 years in business
beginnerfarmercoordinator@gmail.com 339-235-0859
Organic Cost Share
Reimburses certified organic farmers and food processors up to 75% of certification costs
Keri.Cornman@mass.gov 617-626-1777
State-owned Farmland Licensing
Land can be licensed for 5-year periods for farming
Barbara.Hopson@mass.gov 413-726-2003
Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs Program (SARA)
Restores farmland resources on APR properties
Taylor.Arsenault@mass.gov 617-626-1348
Updated 11.8.2019
