This grant provides $10,000 funding for projects that help farms convert from non-pasture to pasture-based operations, adopt alternative breeds, and develop cooperatives. It supports infrastructure installation, housing, feed changes, and marketing to foster innovation and higher welfare in pasture-based farming.
Eligible applicants are farms converting to pasture-based operations or adopting alternative breeds. Applicants can apply for both grants but receive funding for only one. Previous 2026 grant recipients must wait two years unless applying for this grant type and meeting criteria.
