Applications due July 21 for grants for solar projects on ag lands

Applications will be accepted through July 21 for grants for projects that research and demonstrate the use of solar power on agricultural lands in Colorado.

A total of up to $500,000 is available for agrivoltaics research and demonstration projects through the second year of a program offered through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office. A maximum of $249,000 is available for a single project.

An online seminar on the application process is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. June 18. To register or obtain more information, visit ag.colorado.gov/ADCRO. A recording of the seminar will be available on the Colorado Department of Agriculture YouTube channel.

Grant applications should be submitted by July 21 by email to Rosalie.Skovron@state.co.us.