The Small Scale On-Farm Water Management Grant provides funding to KY specialty crop growers to implement best management practices for water management on the farm. KY Hort Council (KHC) will now be administering these funds with funding provided by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.
Grant Funding
50% of total project cost, up to $10,000
- Grant applications will be reviewed monthly and will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis
- 3 farms participated in 2023
- Over 10 farms participated in 2024
Eligible Expenses
Must be related to installation of water resources best management practices (BMPs) or any innovative designs for water resource management approved by KADB (see Appendix B)
Eligibility Requirements**
- One per household per year
- At least $25,000 in gross farm income or 20% of gross income from farming for previous 2 years
- Minimum of 1 BMP from Appendix B
- Must have established water source that project will enhance, increase efficiency, or better utilize
- Must be willing to work with community partners to promote and share project learnings
- Ownership of land or written document detailing rights, responsibilities, and future plans
**For more information on eligibility requirements, application submission & consideration, eligible expenses, and funding limitations, please review Program Guidelines
On-Farm Water Management Program Grant Documents
Application for Small-Scale Grant
Appendix – Best Management Practices
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Questions?
Contact KHC at 859-490-0889 or info@kyhortcouncil.org.