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.
Applications for 2027 Grant Round are Open!
Application documents can be found below, and we encourage you to participate in our online info session, or watch last year’s, and reach out to us or attend our virtual office hours to discuss your ideas and the application process.
The 2027 Informational session is on December 16th, 5:00pm-6:00pm.
For the 2027 Grant Round, we will be offering three virtual office hours for brainstorming, reviewing, and sharing your draft application. Dates and link are as follows:
Nov 18th - 12PM, Register here!
Dec 9th - 12PM, Register here!
Jan 20th - 12PM, Register here!
Ready to Apply?
View the RFP for eligibility and program information. Download the application and other documents. Please let us know if you would like paper copies or a different format, and we’ll be happy to provide. Applications are due on February 1, 2027 and can be submitted by email or mail, as instructed in the application.
Additional Funding Opportunities for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation:
The NH Community Loan Fund currently has low interest rates (3.25-4.5%) for farmers who are either currently implementing or planning to implement climate smart practices or energy solutions on their farm. These interest rates can also be used for bridge loans if needed for NRCS projects. The NH Community Loan Fund can also offer this rate to minority-owned farmers who are seeking micro-loans ($2,000-10,000) for equipment and marketing. Learn more here!
American Farmland Trust New England Farmer Microgrants Program
NOFA-NH Farmer Resilience Fund
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)
