NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant
2026 Applications Are Closed
The 10 New Hampshire Conservation Districts are thrilled to announce the fourth grant round of the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant. The mission of the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant is to support and empower local farmers to build climate resilience throughout the Granite State.
This will be done by reducing the impact that local agriculture has on climate change (mitigation) through greenhouse gas emissions reduction and carbon sequestration, and through increasing the resiliency of New Hampshire Farms in a changing climate (adaptation), while meeting farm’s conservation goals and needs. Extreme weather events, frequent and prolonged droughts, and increased pest pressures are increasing challenges for NH farms.
This grant program, through the NH County Conservation Districts seeks to support farmers in meeting those challenges. Funds are available for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the on-farm adaptations to projected climate conditions. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate strong potential in mitigation and adaptation. Since 2022, the NH Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant has distributed $1,052,000 to 135 on-farm projects across New Hampshire!
The NH County Conservation Districts launched this farm viability program to improve the resilience of NH farms in the face of extreme weather events and a changing climate. Direct grants to farms to invest in on-farm infrastructure, equipment, and innovative practices will support farm profitability and the long-term viability for NH’s agricultural sector.
This grant program is designed with a high level of farmer input to ensure the most pressing needs of farms will be met. The NH Conservation Districts have also worked in close partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners to ensure that this statewide program fills the gaps that are not being adequately met by federal funds.
Explore this interactive Story Map to see the impact of the Climate Resilience Grant across New Hampshire or
Contact the GCCD to learn how you can apply!
Watch This Year’s Virtual Informational Session recording
Interested farmers are encouraged to watch the recording of this year’s informational session to learn more about eligibility, project types and grant requirements. Watch the recording on the Cheshire County Conservation District Youtube channel.
Ready to Apply?
If you have reviewed the RFP above and confirmed that you meet all of the eligibility requirements, please complete an application:
Applications opened on November 3rd and are due on February 1st, 2026
Additional Resources:
2025 Grant Round Information:
2025 Climate Resilience Grant In Kind Contribution Tracking Form