Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program
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The 2025 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program Application Deadline is March 3, 2025.
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Read the information below to learn about the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program and how you can apply. Learn more about funded agroforestry projects, resources, demonstration farms, natural resource professionals and more at Agroforestry Regional Exchange (ARKx) Network. Sign up for the newsletter to receive occasional updates about agroforestry events, news and resources in your region.
About Catalyzing Agroforestry Grants
Program (CAGP)
The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grants Program is an initiative funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation (EMEF) that is managed by Virginia Tech University in partnership with Rural Action, Appalachian Sustainable Development, North Carolina State University and SilvoCulture.
Direct financial support is available through the program for farmers who seek to join our effort to mitigate climate change through use of agroforestry applications. Agroforestry practices sequester carbon, sustain productive and healthy farms and forests, protect water quality, regenerate soils, and enhance biodiversity.
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Read about Edwards Mother Earth Foundation's commitment to agroforestry here.
The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program is a competitive grants program focused on implementing the following agroforestry practices: Alley cropping, Forest farming, Riparian forest buffers and Windbreaks, Silvopasture, Urban food forest, and Windbreaks. In the first two cycles of the program, 100+ producers from 18 states were awarded funding for agroforestry projects.
The ultimate goal of the effort is to increase ecosystem sustainability and diversity by scaling up agroforestry practices. To achieve this goal, assistance is available for selected projects through regional partners, management of funds and technical assistance. The program will also develop an Agroforestry Regional Knowledge (ARKx) Exchange that serves as a framework for future growth of agroforestry adoption. The ARKx Exchange will support ecocultural learning, workforce development, and networking of producer peers, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and governmental and nongovernmental partners.​
How CAGP works
​The program will provide up to $1500/acre for all field-based agroforestry practices (alley cropping, riparian forest buffers, silvopasture, urban food forests, and windbreaks), depending on project scale and scope. 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. Awardees are reimbursed for project expenses upon completion of the project.
To enhance shared learning, producers who receive support will share successes and lessons-learned with their peers and other interested stakeholders as part of the Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network. Minority, female, Indigenous farmers and tribal nations, LGBTQ+, socially/economically disadvantaged, and/or veteran farmers are highly encouraged to apply. Agroforestry assistance is available to producers in all States.
We are taking applications on a rolling basis and will have a third review in early 2025. Direct questions to Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [bpatri8@vt.edu].​
Catalyzing Agroforestry Grants Program
Application Instructions
**Please read before applying!**
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We are dedicated to making this application process accessible to all interested producers, including those with limited internet and technology access. Please choose the best application method for you.
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To apply for CAGP Agroforestry Assistance, please complete and submit the below application and associated worksheet. Be sure to fill out both parts: the application and budget worksheet to the best of your ability, and include supporting documentation. Please note that your application will not be complete until you return your completed application and the Time and Budget Worksheet.
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​Strong applications will include supporting documentation to aid project narratives. Examples include annotated maps or aerial imagery, existing planning documents, business plans, farm newsletters, promotional videos, product lists, and website links. Please be sure to label photos and documents with your farm name.
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Send questions to CAGP contact: Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [bpatri8@vt.edu].​
Apply Online
2025 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program Application Deadline is March 3, 2025.
Please use the google form below to submit your application (Gmail account required).
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After completion you may upload your supporting documentation directly to the google form, or email your supporting documentation to: Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [bpatri8@vt.edu] with the following subject line: 2025 CAGP Application - [Your name].​
Please note: Your CAGP application will not be reviewed until both the completed application form and budget worksheet have been submitted.
Apply by Mail or Email
You may download and print and fill the application and budget worksheet, and return by email or mail. Please send all applications, worksheet and associated documents to: Patrick Bowers at Virginia Tech [bpatri8@vt.edu].​ with the following subject line: 2025 CAGP Application - [Your name]
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2024 Catalyzing Agroforestry Assistance Application - 8 pages (pdf)​
2024 Catalyzing Agroforestry Time and Budget Worksheet - 2 pages (pdf)​
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2024 Catalyzing Agroforestry Assistance Application - 8 pages (.docx)
2024 Catalyzing Agroforestry Time and Budget Worksheet - 2 pages (.docx)​
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Please note: Your CAGP application will not be reviewed until both the completed application form and budget worksheet have been submitted.
Thank you for your interest in Catalyzing Agroforestry!
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