Colorado Offers Grants to Wine Processing Projects
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for competitive grants that fund expanded wine and grape processing capacity.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Wine
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture is offering the Wine & Grape Industry Processing Grant to Colorado winegrowers, with competitive awards of up to $250,000. The grants are funded through the Farm to Market Infrastructure Program, and the application deadline is Sept. 29.
Why it matters
The program aims to stimulate expansion of processing capabilities across Colorado's wine and grape industry. It is described as the single largest investment aimed directly at Colorado wine producers, offering statewide growers a path to scale operations.
Winegrowers can apply at one of three funding levels, with grants of up to $250,000 available. Applicants must be Colorado entities registered in the state and submit a complete online application with a project description, plan, and budget.
The players
Colorado Department of Agriculture
The state agency that administers agricultural programs and funding initiatives for Colorado producers, including the Farm to Market Infrastructure Program under which this grant is offered.
The details
Eligible applicants must submit a fully completed online application selecting one of three funding levels. The evaluation committee may request additional information after reviewing submissions.
Timeline
Sept. 29: Application deadline for the Wine & Grape Industry Processing Grant.
Culture Shift
The grant is delivered through the Farm to Market Infrastructure Program, which channels state infrastructure dollars into individual agricultural sectors. Its wine-specific focus places Colorado's processing capacity within that broader state push to modernize farm-to-market supply chains.
Colorado winegrowers who expand processing capacity could see new equipment and facility upgrades funded through the grant. Growers considering an application should prepare a detailed project description, plan, and budget before the Sept. 29 deadline.
The takeaway
Colorado winegrowers with processing expansion plans have a defined window to pursue competitive funding. Preparing a clear project description, plan, and budget ahead of the deadline improves readiness for the application.
Further reading
Explore more about the state's growing vineyards in our Wine coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Farm Progress.
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