Chaput Family Farms

Chaput Family Farms is a for-profit partnership or limited liability partnership located in Jay, Vermont, with a primary focus on advanced biofuel production and renewable energy systems. Registered in SAM.gov since May 18, 2010, the farm has consistently engaged with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services to develop innovative agricultural and energy solutions. While specific details about the farm's full operational scope are not provided, its federal grant history indicates a strong commitment to sustainable agricultural technologies and renewable energy development.

The farm has received multiple federal grants from the Rural Business Cooperative Services, specifically through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and related biofuel production initiatives. Between 2019 and 2025, Chaput Family Farms has been awarded at least seven project grants focused on advanced biofuel production, with the most recent being an $875,000 grant in January 2025 to support renewable energy systems and advanced biofuel production capabilities. These grants, typically ranging from $875,000 to smaller amounts, demonstrate the farm's ongoing work in developing renewable energy infrastructure and production methods. The grants consistently target the development of advanced biofuel technologies, with project periods typically spanning 12-24 months. In addition to REAP grants, the farm also received a COVID-related LAMP Value-Added Producer Grant in September 2021, further highlighting its adaptability and engagement with federal agricultural support programs.