Arundel Ag ABIG Program
Designed to help farm-based businesses in Anne Arundel County expand their operations, the Agricultural Business Improvement Grant (ABIG) Program provides up to $10,000 with a one-to-one match.
Eligibility, Requirements & Scoring:
- Applicant must own or operate a farm in Anne Arundel County that is agriculturally tax assessed.
- Applicant must submit letter of reference from Soil Conservation, UMD Extension, Farm Bureau, or 4-H/FFA Leader.
- The grant requires a one-to-one match from the applicant for the same amount requested. For example, for a grant request of $5,000 the applicant must contribute $5,000 of his or her own funding to the project. Matching funds may not include labor or state and federal grants or cost share. Proof of completion of the project is due within the year of the grant award.
- Examples of eligible projects include fencing, livestock, plant stock, equipment, and infrastructure upgrades. Administrative expenses, events, and décor are not eligible for funding.
- Each grant application will be numerically scored on its impact to increase revenue, increase or retain employees, expand operations or increase efficiency, increase local-grown food supply, or ability to provide agricultural education opportunities.
The 2024 ABIG application period has closed.
View our announcement of the funded projects here: