Agricultural Energy Grant Program (ENER)

Learn more about the Agricultural Energy Grant Program (ENER) and how to apply.

Overview

The Agricultural Energy Grant Program (ENER) is a competitive grant program that funds agricultural energy projects in an effort to improve energy efficiency and the adoption of alternative energy by Massachusetts farms. The goal of the program is that farms can become more sustainable and the Commonwealth can maximize the environmental and economic benefits from these technologies.

Eligible Applicants

Applicant must be an agricultural operation as defined by M.G.L. c. 128, Section1A that is principally and substantially engaged in the business of production agriculture or farming for commercial purposes and:

  • Property must be in active agricultural use and managed as a commercial enterprise by the Applicant for at least the three (3) previous years to the date of the application.
  • Additionally, eligible farm stands shall comply with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3 and demonstrate that the purpose of the farm stand shall be to sell agricultural products, a majority of which are produced by the applicant’s agricultural operation.

How to Apply

Please refer to the Climate Smart Agriculture Program if interested in applying to this Program.

Climate Smart Agriculture Program

Contact   for Agricultural Energy Grant Program (ENER)

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