PA Agriculture and Youth Program Grant

PA Agriculture and Youth Program Grant is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). This program offers direct and matching grants to youth-centered organizations and projects that promote agricultural, leadership, and vocational skills.

Apply for the ​Agriculture and Youth Program Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for the ​Agriculture and Youth Program Grant The Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program offers direct and matching grants for youth-centered organizations, projects, programs, and equipment to promote agricultural, leadership, and vocational skills, along with peer relationships. Applications are closed as of October 10, 2025.

Eligible projects include one or more of the following: Education or workforce development seminars or field trips Agricultural safety training programs Capital projects or equipment purchases Eligible projects include one or more of the following: Education or workforce development seminars or field trips Agricultural safety training programs Capital projects or equipment purchases Agriculture and youth organizations Any organization composed mainly of youth, or an organization with programs that benefit youth, and organized to promote development in the areas of agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship.

The term includes a school district. Agriculture and youth organizations Any organization composed mainly of youth, or an organization with programs that benefit youth, and organized to promote development in the areas of agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship. The term includes a school district.

$500,000 is available for grants for two different grant types that can be awarded under the program: Direct, non-matching reimbursement grants of up to $7,500 to defray costs of an eligible project, other than a capital project. Matching reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 to defray the costs of an eligible capital project or equipment purchase, where the grant covers no more than 50% of the project cost.

$500,000 is available for grants for two different grant types that can be awarded under the program: Direct, non-matching reimbursement grants of up to $7,500 to defray costs of an eligible project, other than a capital project. Matching reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 to defray the costs of an eligible capital project or equipment purchase, where the grant covers no more than 50% of the project cost.

An application for a grant under the Program must include: The applicant's name, business address, and contact information. A brief explanation of how the applicant is involved in agriculture and youth work. A choice between a direct grant or a matching grant, as detailed in section 5.

Details of the project or equipment purchase seeking grant funding. \r\n \r\n The Ag and Youth Advisory Board will review complete and eligible applications. The Department will then decide whether to approve or reject an application based on the Board's recommendation.

\r\n Applications are closed as of October 10, 2025. \r\n For more details, click here . An application for a grant under the Program must include: The applicant's name, business address, and contact information.

A brief explanation of how the applicant is involved in agriculture and youth work. A choice between a direct grant or a matching grant, as detailed in section 5. Details of the project or equipment purchase seeking grant funding.

The Ag and Youth Advisory Board will review complete and eligible applications. The Department will then decide whether to approve or reject an application based on the Board's recommendation. Applications are closed as of October 10, 2025.

For more details, click here . Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Ag and Youth Grant? The Ag and Youth Grants support projects that create and sustain agriculture education and workforce development programs for youth.

Past grants and projects can be found on the right column of this page. The Ag and Youth Grants support projects that create and sustain agriculture education and workforce development programs for youth. Past grants and projects can be found on the right column of this page.

Who are eligible applicants for these grants? Eligible applicants are organizations composed mainly of youth or an organization with programs that benefit youth and which organization is organized to promote development in the areas of agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship. This includes school districts.

Eligible applicants are organizations composed mainly of youth or an organization with programs that benefit youth and which organization is organized to promote development in the areas of agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship. This includes school districts. Who is considered “youth?

” Under the ag and youth grant program, “youth” is considered any individual 24 years of age or younger. Under the ag and youth grant program, “youth” is considered any individual 24 years of age or younger. What are the different grants available through this program?

There are two different grant types under this program, direct and matching grants. Direct grants are for non-capital projects. Direct grants do not require a match.

Direct grants include award amounts of up to $7,500. Matching grants are used to support capital projects and equipment purchases. Matching grants require a 50% match of private money.

Matching grants include award amounts of up to $25,000. There are two different grant types under this program, direct and matching grants. Direct grants are for non-capital projects.

Direct grants do not require a match. Direct grants include award amounts of up to $7,500. Matching grants are used to support capital projects and equipment purchases.

Matching grants require a 50% match of private money. Matching grants include award amounts of up to $25,000. What are eligible projects for these grants?

Eligible projects can include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following activities: Creation or support of an educational or workforce development program, project, or experience Educational field trips and seminars Career exploration activities Eligible projects can include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following activities: Creation or support of an educational or workforce development program, project, or experience Educational field trips and seminars Career exploration activities What are some examples of eligible costs?

Eligible costs may include but are not limited to: Costs related to field trips, seminars, and other events and experiences Equipment and supply purchases Capital project costs (for matching grants only). Eligible costs may include but are not limited to: Costs related to field trips, seminars, and other events and experiences Equipment and supply purchases Capital project costs (for matching grants only). What are ineligible costs?

Ineligible costs include but are not limited to the following: Staffing, wages or other personnel costs incurred by the grant recipient. Costs not related to the approved project Ineligible costs include but are not limited to the following: Staffing, wages or other personnel costs incurred by the grant recipient. Costs not related to the approved project If awarded, when will grantees receive funds?

The Ag and Youth grants are reimbursement grants. Grantees must complete purchases and submit invoices for the work they have done before they will receive any payment. The Ag and Youth grants are reimbursement grants.

Grantees must complete purchases and submit invoices for the work they have done before they will receive any payment. If you have any questions, please email Sara Gligora . If you have any questions, please email Sara Gligora .