HAGERSTOWN – Applications for grants to expand and improve farming and agricultural business operations are open, but the deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development reminds eligible farmers, agricultural businesses, and farm owners that applications for the Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grants can offer funding for Washington County agricultural operations to support expansion, diversification and innovation.
Eligible applicants may request funding ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Potential uses for these grants include business planning, expanding marketing efforts, developing value-added products, enhancing conservation and research initiatives, upgrading agricultural structures, and purchasing essential equipment or fixtures. Applications will be available on the Department of Business and Economic Development’s website at Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant – Washington County.
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to predefined criteria and prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligibility requirements, funding limitations and guidelines on grant usage apply.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
For questions regarding the grant or eligibility, please contact the Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development at AgInnovation@washco-md.net.
