Shade Grants for Dane County Graziers

Apply now to for agricultural shade grant funding of up to $16,700 on the purchase of a Shade Haven mobile shade system. The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department is taking applications for the 2026 Soil Health Equipment Program. The program enables Wisconsin farmers in Dane County to receive as much as 70% cost-share on equipment that improves soil health.

Act fast! Funding is awarded to eligible projects on a first-come, first-served basis – until program funds run out.

Affordable portable shade structures

A portable shade structure is a critical piece of equipment in any grass farmer or ranchers toolkit, and shade grant is a great opportunity to defray that investment cost. Check out our shade grant resources page for more information about general shade grant programs to help make your portable shade structure more affordable.