Clarifying Texas Agriculture Grant Eligibility Requirements

Recent information regarding the Texas Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity (AgPro) grant has clarified that eligibility requirements focus on business ownership rather than workforce composition. The program mandates that all principal owners of an applicant business must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens.

While the AgPro program includes specific ownership criteria, it does not establish a blanket restriction against businesses that employ individuals on H-1B visas. The eligibility terms are limited to the ownership structure of the applying entity.

The AgPro grant is a competitive program designed for agricultural producers looking to expand operations within Texas, with awards limited to $500,000. Ineligible applicants include food banks, universities, traders, and businesses that significantly transform raw materials.

Other state programs, such as the Young Farmer Grant Program and the GO TEXAN Product Promotion Grants, operate under their own distinct guidelines. The latter program had an application deadline of January 31, 2025, and offered awards up to $40,000.