Up to $4.3 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis for Fiscal Year 2026. 

This is a reimbursement grant. Awardees will purchase equipment first, then submit documentation to receive reimbursement. 

Standard rate  

75% of eligible equipment and delivery costs, up to a maximum of $200,000 per farm per year.  

Enhanced rate  

85% of eligible equipment and delivery costs, up to $200,000, for applicants who qualify under one or more of the following:  

• Gross Cash Farm Income (GCFI) of less than $350,000 annually 

• Citizens or business entities of a Federally Recognized Tribe 

• Veterans  

• Operations primarily located within a census tract ranked 9 or 10 for environmental exposures (see Environmental Health Disparities Map tool).  

Applicants self-certify eligibility for the enhanced rate during the application process.  

Example:

Equipment cost	WSDA reimburses (standard)	WSDA reimburses (enhanced)	Farmer pays (standard)	Farmer pays (enhanced)
$100,000	$75,000	$85,000	$25,000	$15,000

 

Eligible costs 

Funds may be applied toward the purchase cost of equipment used in on-farm production and delivery fees. Eligible equipment includes:  

• Items that directly decrease greenhouse gas emissions during production, or increase soil or vegetative carbon storage, including equipment with established GHG reduction estimates recognized by USDA. Examples include, but are not limited to: No-till drills, electric tractors, compost spreaders, electric pumps, and GPS precision ag equipment.

• Equipment supporting innovative or emerging practices with scientific evidence of GHG reduction potential, even if not yet represented in USDA models (applicants requesting these items are more competitive when supporting citations and literature are submitted). 

• Delivery costs associated with eligible equipment. 

Ineligible costs  

The following are not eligible for reimbursement:  

• Equipment used exclusively for post-harvest practices such as processing, packing, or transportation. 

• Electric or hybrid trucks. 

• Professional services or labor (e.g., agronomists, planners, mechanics). 

• Site development costs (e.g., engineering, permitting). 

• Installation costs. 

• Subscription-based services or equipment. 

• Soil amendments.  

• Small hand tools, parts, or materials that are secondary to the primary equipment being requested. 

• Items determined through internal review to lack sufficient evidence for greenhouse gas reduction potential. 

All equipment must be paid for and received on-farm by June 1, 2027. Proof-of-purchase must be submitted to WSDA by the same date. 

For a non-exhaustive list of the types of equipment WSDA expects to fund, see the Potentially Eligible Equipment List and Review Criteria document. The presence of a piece of equipment on this list does not guarantee its being selected for reimbursement, as additional review will be required for every proposal. The absence of a piece of equipment does not mean it cannot be funded. Applicants should be prepared to answer questions about the use of the equipment and its direct greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential, providing quantitative values and literature sources where available.

• Potentially Eligible Equipment List and Review Criteria

Grant process overview

Participating in this program involves two main phases: the eligibility application and the reimbursement request. Here is what to expect at each step.

Before you apply 

Prepare before applications open by taking steps that can cause delays if left to the last minute:  

• Register for a Washington Statewide Vendor (SWV) number at OFM's vendor registration page. This typically takes 3–5 business days and must be completed before you can submit. Click here to register.

• Obtain a quote from your equipment vendor that includes dealer contact information, the equipment make and model, delivery fees (if applicable), and the total cost.  

Apply for the grant 

An online submission portal will be available on this webpage beginning September 4 at 8:00 a.m. PT. All applicants will be required to create a profile, answer questions, and submit their application through the online portal. 

The application gathers information about your farm, your proposed equipment purchase, and your estimated budget. You will need to attach your vendor quote. Applications are reviewed in the order received once the application period is over. For a draft version of the application questions and more information on what to prepare, see the Draft Application Questions.

Your application is reviewed 

After review, you will receive one of the following status notifications:  

• Conditionally Approved: Your application meets eligibility criteria; a grant agreement will follow.  

• Denied: Your application does not meet eligibility criteria; the notification will explain why.  

• Standby: Funding capacity has been reached, but your application is retained in case space opens. 

Successful applicants: Sign the grant agreement  

Conditionally approved applicants will receive a grant agreement contract from WSDA. This must be signed and returned within 30 days of receipt. Do not purchase equipment until the grant agreement is fully executed. Review the anticipated contract terms in this sample grant agreement. Terms are subject to change prior to signing.

Purchase your equipment  

After signing your grant agreement, purchase and receive your equipment. All equipment must be paid for and received on-farm by June 1st, 2027. Review the anticipated contract terms in this sample grant agreement. Terms are subject to change prior to signing.

Submit your reimbursement request  

Submit the online reimbursement form by June 1, 2027 along with documentation of your purchase (receipts, invoices, or other proof of payment and delivery).  

Receive payment  

WSDA will review your documentation, generate an invoice, and send it to you for signature. Once signed and returned, payment will be processed within 60 days.  

Grant and application timeline

Milestone	Date
Applications open	September 4, 2026 at 8am PT
Applications close	October 19, 2026 at 5pm PT
Eligibility decisions issued	November and December
Grant agreements sent to approved applicants	Following eligibility determination
Deadline to sign grant agreement	Within 30 days of receipt
Equipment must be paid for and received on-farm	June 1, 2027
Reimbursement form deadline	June 1, 2027
WSDA reimburses approved costs	Within 60 days of receiving completed reimbursement documentation. (updated 8.17.26)

Applications are processed first-come, first-served until available funding is exhausted.

Applications are evaluated on the following criteria to determine eligibility:  

• The operation is a commercial farming operation as defined by USDA criteria as an operation that normally produces or sells at least $1,000 in agricultural products per year.
• ​The farm is located in Washington State.
• The UBI (Uniform Business Identifier) can be verified through the Washington Department of Revenue.
• Contact and business information is complete and reasonable.  
• ​The proposed equipment is determined eligible through an internal review protocol.
• ​The application includes a vendor quote supporting the proposed purchase.
• The applicant confirms the equipment can be purchased and received on-farm by June 1, 2027. 
• All required acknowledgments and signatures are complete.  

For more information about how applications will be evaluated, see the Potentially Eligible Equipment List and Review Criteria document.

WSDA may contact applicants for clarification. Minor clerical or typographical errors may be waived at WSDA's discretion where doing so does not compromise fair and equal evaluation of applications.  

Reimbursement  

• This is a reimbursement program. WSDA does not pay vendors directly.
• Approved applicants purchase equipment using their own funds, then submit documentation to receive reimbursement.
• Farms must be registered in the Washington Statewide Vendor/Payee System to receive payment.
• Only one reimbursement application may be submitted per farm per fiscal year.
• Reimbursement forms and signed invoices must be returned by June 1, 2027. 
• WSDA will reimburse only for costs actually paid within the grant agreement period; partial payments on equipment not yet fully paid off will be reimbursed for the amount paid to date.  
• WSDA will process approved reimbursements within 30 days of receiving a complete, signed invoice.  

Reporting  

WSDA is required to report program outcomes to the Washington State Legislature annually. Participating farms may receive a copy of relevant reporting documents. Program data, including application information, is subject to public disclosure under Washington's Public Records Act.  

Record keeping  

Applicants are responsible for maintaining documentation of all eligible purchases, including receipts and proof of delivery, for the duration of their participation in the program. WSDA may request documentation at any time during the grant period.  

The application process is designed to be straightforward. To make sure you're ready when applications open:  

• Register for a Statewide Vendor (SWV) number: This takes 3–5 business days and is required to receive payment. Register here.

• Get a quote from your equipment vendor: Your quote should include dealer contact information, the equipment make and model, any delivery fees, and the total cost.  

• Review the Potentially Eligible Equipment List and Review Criteria.

• Confirm with your vendor that the equipment can be delivered on-farm before June 1, 2027: Equipment must be received by the end of the fiscal year. 

• Review the Draft Application Questions.

Do you need financial support to cover the upfront costs? You may be eligible for a low-interest loan from our partners to help you purchase the equipment:

• Contact your USDA Farm Service Agency county office to learn about eligibility for their Farm Operating Loans
• Contact Spokane CD if you are operating east of the Columbia River and interested in no-till or direct seed systems

More lenders may be added. Check back soon! Or if you are a lender and would like to be listed, contact WaSHI@agr.wa.gov.

Materials will be added to this section as they become available.

• Complaint and Protest Terms & Conditions.
• Update: Draft Application Questions. Updated 8.17.2026.
• Potentially Eligible Equipment List and Review Criteria. Subject to change. Added 8.11.2026.
• Sample Grant Agreement Contract. Updated 8.13.2026.

Q: Can I apply if I own multiple farms? 
A: Yes. Each farming operation (business entity) may apply individually, even if owned by the same person.  

Q: Can a conservation district apply on my behalf? 
A: No. Each farm must apply directly. However, a conservation district may assist you with the application process in a support or clerical role.  

Q: What if I'm on leased land? 
A: You are welcome to submit an application. All grant agreement terms still apply. 

Q: When do I need to purchase my equipment? 
A: You must apply before purchasing equipment. Equipment must be purchased, paid for in full, and received on-farm by June 1,  2027. 

Q: Can I get reimbursed if I'm making payments on the equipment? 
A: WSDA can reimburse only for payments actually made within the grant agreement period. If the equipment is not fully paid off by the fiscal year deadline, only the amount paid to date is eligible.  

Q: What if I miss the reimbursement deadline? 
A: Contact WSDA as soon as possible. Limited extensions may be granted for documented administrative reasons, but cannot extend beyond one business week before the end of the fiscal year.  

Q: What kinds of operations are eligible for this grant?
A: Only commercial, for-profit farm businesses are eligible. Farms operated by public entities, NGOs, or non-profits are not eligible. We recognize the value these entities bring to Washington’s agriculture and communities, and encourage those entities to check back for future funding opportunities. Only commercial farm operations are eligible. Entities may attest that they are a “commercial farm operation” if they meet the definition for "farm" provided by USDA as “any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the year." Farms operated by public entities, NGOs, or non-profits may be eligible if they meet this definition. Revised 8.13.2026.

Q: Is used equipment eligible?
A: Used equipment is eligible, however, must be applied for with an official vendor quote and in compliance with conflict-of-interest requirements in our grant agreement contract (under the “Program Forms and Materials” tab of our website).

For questions about the Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant, contact WaSHI@agr.wa.gov.