The final grant program from the 2019 PA Farm Bill is open with an aim to the future of farms across the state.
The final program is the Farm Vitality Grant Program, and is designed to help fund professional services for those planning the future of a farm. It’s goal will be to enhance the long-term health and vitality of farms through sound business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, diversification of agricultural production, and financial and technical expertise. $1 million will be made available through this grant program.
The grant is a reimbursement grant, and awardees can receive up to $7500 to reimburse up to 75% of the project’s costs. Grants will be made available on a funds-available basis.
Those interested can apply online at https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Pages/Farm-Vitality-Planning-Program.aspx.
Applications are due by 4:59 PM on April 3rd.
