Soil Health Implementation Grant (ARDSHIG26) Question and Answer Summary Posted

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Soil Health Implementation Grant (ARDSHIG26) Question and Answer Summary Posted

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/27/2026 09:20 AM EST

View as a webpage  /  ShareAgricultural Resource DevelopmentSoil Health Implementation Grant (ARDSHIG26) Question and Answer Summary PostedAn updated Question and Answer Summary document has been posted to the  Maine Healthy Soils Program website. The summary includes all questions asked and answered during the Information Session held on February 18, 2026, and all written questions submitted through the online form as of 3:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026.Please review the Request for Applications (RFA) and all related documents on the program website before applying.Last day to submit written questions: March 3, 2026, no later than 12:00 noon, ETApplication Deadline: March 17, 2026, no later than 12:00 noon, ET.Grant Purpose: The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support on-farm projects that help address barriers to improving soil health and integrating soil health best practices into farm management.Eligibility to Apply: Eligible projects may include equipment upgrades, improved management practices, and increased access to labor.To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Own and/or operate a farm located in Maine.Produce agricultural products with a gross annual value of at least $2,000, intended for commercial sale in one of the last three years; or produce agricultural products with a gross annual value of at least $2,000 to support community access to agricultural products.Have access to at least one (1) acre of farmable land (land does not need to be contiguous or fully in production).Be enrolled in the Maine Healthy Soils Program by signing up for program email updates.Commit to working with Maine Healthy Soils Program staff to complete soil health testing and management planning if awarded funds, unless the applicant has a current soil health management plan that includes soil health testing conducted within the last three years.Have not received a Soil Health Implementation Grant in any of the previous three funding cycles.Funding Available: DACF anticipates awarding up to approximately $500,000 through this grant opportunity.Award Range: Grants of up to $65,000 per selected recipient will be available.Maine State Government is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  Manage Preferences & Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us

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Soil Health Implementation Grant (ARDSHIG26) Question and Answer Summary Posted

An updated Question and Answer Summary document has been posted to the  Maine Healthy Soils Program website. The summary includes all questions asked and answered during the Information Session held on February 18, 2026, and all written questions submitted through the online form as of 3:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026.

Please review the Request for Applications (RFA) and all related documents on the program website before applying.

Last day to submit written questions: March 3, 2026, no later than 12:00 noon, ET

Application Deadline: March 17, 2026, no later than 12:00 noon, ET.

Grant Purpose: The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support on-farm projects that help address barriers to improving soil health and integrating soil health best practices into farm management.

Eligibility to Apply: Eligible projects may include equipment upgrades, improved management practices, and increased access to labor.

To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Own and/or operate a farm located in Maine.
  • Produce agricultural products with a gross annual value of at least $2,000, intended for commercial sale in one of the last three years; or produce agricultural products with a gross annual value of at least $2,000 to support community access to agricultural products.
  • Have access to at least one (1) acre of farmable land (land does not need to be contiguous or fully in production).
  • Be enrolled in the Maine Healthy Soils Program by signing up for program email updates.
  • Commit to working with Maine Healthy Soils Program staff to complete soil health testing and management planning if awarded funds, unless the applicant has a current soil health management plan that includes soil health testing conducted within the last three years.
  • Have not received a Soil Health Implementation Grant in any of the previous three funding cycles.

Funding Available: DACF anticipates awarding up to approximately $500,000 through this grant opportunity.

Award Range: Grants of up to $65,000 per selected recipient will be available.