Applications open October 23, 2026, and close Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Learn more about how to apply to the Climate Smart for Agriculture Grant Programs.
- This page, Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Programs (CSAP) , is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Programs (CSAP)
The Details
About This Program:
The Climate Smart Agriculture Programs (CSAP) support capital improvements on Massachusetts farms that improve environmental performance, agricultural energy efficiency, climate resilience, and food safety.
FY2027 Round II – Environmental Resiliency Grant
MDAR is accepting applications for a limited second round of CSAP funding focused on targeted, installation-ready equipment and infrastructure that protect natural resources, improve environmental performance, increase climate resilience, and reduce agricultural energy use.
This funding opportunity is limited to specific eligible projects identified in the Round II Request for Responses (RFR).
Food Safety and Composting projects are not eligible under Round II. Agricultural operations that received an award under FY2027 CSAP Round I are also not eligible to apply.
How to apply
Apply for the FY2027 CSAP Round II - Environmental Resiliency Grant using the link above.
Applicants must review the RFR and complete the required Budget Template before submitting an application.
- FY2027 CSAP Round II RFR and Budget Template: COMMBUYS
Applications must be submitted online by November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Next steps
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Review the eligible project areas.
Round II is limited to specific equipment and infrastructure within the following project areas:
Soil Health & Reduced Tillage: Equipment supporting reduced tillage, cover cropping, soil management, and erosion reduction.
Water Conservation & Irrigation Efficiency: Equipment that reduces agricultural water use or improves irrigation efficiency.
Water Collection, Storage & Reuse: Infrastructure that improves agricultural water collection, storage, recovery, or reuse.
Nutrient Management: Equipment that improves the rate, placement, timing, or efficiency of nutrient applications.
Manure Management: Equipment and infrastructure that improve manure handling, storage, application, or environmental management.
Livestock Management & Water Quality Protection: Improvements that support grazing management, reduce runoff and erosion, improve livestock water distribution, or protect water resources.
Agricultural Energy Efficiency & Emissions Reduction: Equipment and system improvements that reduce agricultural energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
Extreme Heat Protection: Equipment and targeted improvements that protect agricultural production from extreme heat.
Prepare your application.
Applicants may submit one application for one project, requesting up to $50,000.
Projects may include multiple eligible pieces of equipment, materials, or infrastructure when the components work together to accomplish a single project purpose.
Applicants must contribute a minimum 20% cash match toward eligible project costs.
Before beginning an application, applicants should have:
- A clearly identified project need and proposed improvement.
- A description of how the project will improve environmental performance, resource efficiency, or climate resilience.
- Measurable expected project outcomes.
- A completed project budget using the required Budget Template.
- Current vendor quotes supporting all proposed expenditures.
- A realistic timeline for purchasing, installing, and completing the project.
Strong applications explain the existing condition, identify a meaningful improvement beyond routine replacement, and demonstrate that the project is ready to proceed.
Submit your application.
- Review the FY2027 CSAP Round II RFR.
- Confirm that your agricultural operation and proposed project are eligible.
- Complete the required Budget Template.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the Budget Template, vendor quotes, and other required supporting documentation.
- Submit the application by November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Only one Round II application may be submitted per agricultural operation.
Wait for review.
Applications will be evaluated for eligibility, completeness, project need, environmental or climate-resilience benefits, measurable outcomes, and readiness to complete the project.
Applications are competitive, and submission does not guarantee funding.
Additional Program Information:
Reimbursement:
CSAP Round II is a reimbursement grant program. Approved projects must be completed before reimbursement can be issued.
Applicants must pay project costs upfront and submit invoices, proof of payment, and any other required documentation identified in the Grant Agreement.
Equipment must be purchased in full. Leased or financed equipment is not eligible.
Program Requirements:
Applicants must be actively engaged in commercial agricultural production in Massachusetts and must have operated continuously on the project property for at least three years.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining all required permits and approvals.
All awarded projects must be completed and invoiced by June 30, 2027. No extensions will be granted.
Funding limits, eligible costs, and other requirements are detailed in the Round II RFR.
About the Broader CSAP Programs:
The regular CSAP application includes funding opportunities for Food Safety, Environmental and Climate Resiliency, Agricultural Energy, and Composting improvements.
The FY2027 Round I application is closed. The current Round II Environmental Resiliency Grant is a limited solicitation and does not include all eligible projects or program areas available through the regular CSAP application.
For general information about these programs, visit the individual program pages linked under Related.
The Round II RFR determines eligibility for the current funding opportunity.
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