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Investing in Growers. Advancing Irrigation.

Valley is awarding $100,000 to help two growers bring transformative irrigation projects to life in 2026, whether it's improving efficiency, upgrading technology, reducing labor, or expanding operations.

This program isn't just about equipment. It's about supporting forward-thinking farmers who are ready to make real, lasting improvements in their operation.

At Valley, we're committed to helping growers suceed and moving the future of irrigation forward.

Start Your Application

Have an irrigation challenge or improvement idea?
Now's your chance to act on it-your share of $100,000 in project funding and strategic support from Valley.

Find a Dealer

Your local Valley Dealer is a trusted advisor to help:

Guide your ideas
Recommend technology
Estimate budgets
Strengthen your plan

Tools & Resources

Before you apply, explore these helpful resources to build a complete, competitive submission:

Need help? Contact your local dealer or the Valley team for support at valleygrant@valmont.com.

Key Dates

Application Deadline:
December 15, 2025

Winners Announced:
January 16, 2026

Voucher Expires:
September 30, 2026

Who's Eligible

You can apply if you meet all of the following:

Age 22 or older
Operate 500+ irrigated acres
Located acres in the U.S (excluding NY and FL)
or Canada (excluding Quebec)
Will implement the project in 2026
Submit application by December 15, 2025

What You'll Need to Apply

Farm Overview - Acreage, crops, pivots, GPS coordinates, and irrigation challenge
Project Goals - What you aim to improve - water, labor, inputs, yield, reliability, etc.
Proposed Solution - Your planned upgrades: automation, tech, expansion, etc.
Implementation Plan - Timeline + budget (estimates are okay)
Optional - Add a photo or short video

How Applications Are Scored

Each application is judged across four categories, worth 25% each:

1. Challenge Clarity – Is the irrigation problem well-defined?

2. Impact – Will the project create meaningful improvement?

3. Alignment – Does the solution fit with Valley products + dealer support?

4. Feasibility – Is the plan realistic and actionable?

What You Could Be Awarded

$75,000 Grand Prize

Project funding up to $75,000
All-expense-paid trip for two to Valley HQ in Omaha, NE (Q1 2026)
Private strategy session with Valley Science & Engineering,
Sales, and your Valley dealer.

$25,000 Second Prize

Project funding up to $25,000
Personalized support from your Valey dealer and engineering experts.

*No purchase necessary. Offer valid at participating Valley dealers. Void in New York, Florida, Quebec and where prohibited or restricted by law. Offer ends at 5:00 PM CST on December 15, 2025. See Official Rules here: www.valleyirrigation.com/grantrules.

Apply Now! Put Your Vision to Work

This is your chance to bring innovation, efficiency, and growth to your irrigation operation-with Valley's investment and support behind you.