04/01/2026
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), on behalf of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA), is pleased to announce that the Agricultural Production Resource Opportunity (AgPro) Grant Program is now open for applications.
AgPro provides financial assistance to eligible agricultural producers to support the creation, expansion, and long-term sustainability of agricultural operations in Texas.
Application Timeline
· Application Opens: April 1, 2026
· Application Deadline: May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time
Funding Overview
· Award amounts range from $5,000 to $500,000
· Grant Applications are competitive
· Cost share (match) is required and varies by award amount
o $100,000 or less: 10% match
o $100,000.01 – $250,000.00: 20% match
o $250,000.01 – $500,000.00: 30% match
· Funding is provided on a cost-reimbursement basis
Who May Apply
Eligible applicants must be agricultural producers directly engaged in production (such as farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, or nursery operations) and must be domiciled in Texas. Additional eligibility requirements apply and are detailed in the RFGA.
Applications must be submitted through TDA’s online grants system (TDA-GO). Applicants are encouraged to begin early to allow sufficient time to complete all required components.
Please note that applications must be fully submitted by the deadline. The system will automatically close at 5:00 PM CT, and late submissions cannot be accepted.
The full Request for Grant Applications (RFGA), including detailed eligibility, requirements, and evaluation criteria, is available on the TDA website.
If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the TDA Grants Office at [email protected] or 833-380-8282.
