Announcing the 2025 Climate Resilience Grant
The mission of the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant is to support and empower local farmers to build climate resilience throughout the Granite State.
This will be done by reducing the impact that local agriculture has on climate change (mitigation) through greenhouse gas emissions reduction and carbon sequestration, and through increasing the resiliency of New Hampshire Farms in a changing climate (adaptation),
while meeting farm’s conservation goals and needs. Extreme weather events, frequent and prolonged droughts, and increased pest pressures are increasing challenges for NH farms.
This grant program, through the NH County Conservation Districts seeks to support farmers in meeting those challenges.
Since 2022, the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant has distributed $345,661 to 49 farms across New Hampshire!
The 10 New Hampshire Conservation Districts are thrilled to announce the third grant round of the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant.
The NH County Conservation Districts launched this farm viability program to improve the resilience of NH farms in the face of extreme weather events and a changing climate. Direct grants to farms to invest in on-farm infrastructure, equipment, and innovative practices will support farm profitability and the long-term viability for NH’s agricultural sector.
This grant program is designed with a high level of farmer input to ensure the most pressing needs of farms will be met. The NH Conservation Districts have also worked in close partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners to ensure that this statewide program fills the gaps that are not being adequately met by federal funds.
Funds are available for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the on-farm adaptations to projected climate conditions. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate strong potential in mitigation and adaptation.
Applications for 2025 are Open!
View the 2025 Request for Proposals & Application Form:
Watch Last Year's Virtual Informational Session
Interested farmers are encouraged to watch the recording of this year’s informational session to learn more about eligibility, project types and grant requirements. Watch the recording on our Youtube channel.
Attend the Virtual Informational Session
Join us on Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00-7:00PM! Register here!
Ready to Apply?
If you have reviewed the RFP and confirmed that you meet all of the eligibility requirements, please complete an application.
Applications are due on February 1, 2025
Additional Funding Opportunities for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation:
American Farmland Trust New England Farmer Microgrants Program
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Grant Archive
NH Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Resource Fact Sheet
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Educational Opportunities and Resources for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation:
This grant program is made possible through grants from the You Have Our Trust Fund, The NH Charitable Foundation, and the generosity of community members. Funding is also provided by the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender.
