Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program

Applications are due by March 3, 2026.
The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program is an initiative funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation and managed by Virginia Tech University. Direct financial support is available for farmers in all states who seek to help mitigate climate change through agroforestry. This is a competitive grants program focused on implementing the following agroforestry practices: Alley cropping, Forest farming, Riparian forest buffers, Silvopasture, Urban food forest, and Windbreaks. The program offers up to $1,500 per acre for the first four acres, up to $1,000 per acre for the second four acres, and up to $750 per acre for additional establishment beyond eight acres. For forest farming, the program will provide up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre and up to $500/acre for site preparation depending on project scale and scope. Funds may be used to prepare sites, purchase planting stock, rent equipment, acquire and install tree protection, and pay contractors.