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Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. This program provides grants to farmers and nonprofit educational institutions in Pennsylvania to adopt sustainable agriculture practices. Projects should focus on reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution in EPA's Most Effective Basins (MEBs) regions, improving soil quality, and enhancing water quality.
Grants can be up to $25,000, with an additional $25,000 available if matched dollar-for-dollar by the grantee.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Family farm corporations, family farm partnerships, farm enterprises, and nonprofit educational institutions operating within Pennsylvania are eligible. The farmland or farm enterprise must be located in Pennsylvania and within an MEB watershed for this grant application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program are due August 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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