Overview
The Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP) provides business planning, technical assistance, and grants to commercial farms to improve farm viability and preserves and supports the stewardship of agricultural resources.
The program provides one on one business planning assistance and technical assistance in areas of need such as family succession, marketing, or financial tracking to help increase farm viability. Participants selected to participate in the program may be offered grant funds of up to $90,000, $130,000 or $175,000 for identified farm improvement projects in return for signing an agricultural covenant on the farm property to keep it in agricultural use for a 10 or 15-year term. Eligible uses of funds include farm capital projects such as building or renovating barns, farmstands, wash pack facilities, farm equipment, or improving resources such as wells or fencing.
Details
This program is currently accepting applications. Please review Request for Response (RFR) before filling out Application Form, both available at this Farm Viability COMMBUYS link.
Applications are due by 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 181.47 KB, FVEP Frequently Asked Questions (English, PDF 181.47 KB)
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Open PDF file, 144.49 KB, FVEP Participants 2023-2025 (English, PDF 144.49 KB)
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Open DOCX file, 26.64 KB, Request for Written Approval form for Current Covenant Holders (English, DOCX 26.64 KB)