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Apply for the Pennsylvania Veteran Grant Program | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for the Pennsylvania Veteran Grant Program The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Pennsylvania Veteran Grant Program , designed to support military veterans who are entering or expanding farm operations or related businesses.
This program aligns with the Department’s ongoing commitment to enhancing veteran agricultural business growth and workforce development in Pennsylvania. The Department is inviting veteran organizations to apply for funding to administer mini-grant programs that benefit individual veteran farmers.
These mini-grants, which can be up to $10,000 each , will be awarded for a variety of agricultural initiatives, such as: Food safety (including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans) Natural resource conservation Marketing and promotion of agricultural products \r\n \r\n Each veteran organization selected may receive up to $200,000 to distribute mini-grants to qualifying veterans.
\r\n Official program guidelines can be found here . The Department is inviting veteran organizations to apply for funding to administer mini-grant programs that benefit individual veteran farmers.
These mini-grants, which can be up to $10,000 each , will be awarded for a variety of agricultural initiatives, such as: Food safety (including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans) Natural resource conservation Marketing and promotion of agricultural products Each veteran organization selected may receive up to $200,000 to distribute mini-grants to qualifying veterans. Official program guidelines can be found here .
Grant Application Process The Department will evaluate applications based on a 100-point scoring system that includes: Project Needs (up to 10 points) Projected Program Outcomes (up to 20 points), including contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in farming Methodology for Awarding Mini-Grants (up to 30 points) Project Evaluation Process (up to 20 points) Support and Financial Participation from veterans and the farming community (up to 20 points) \r\n \r\n Based on the evaluation, the Department will award up to three grants .
The Department will evaluate applications based on a 100-point scoring system that includes: Project Needs (up to 10 points) Projected Program Outcomes (up to 20 points), including contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in farming Methodology for Awarding Mini-Grants (up to 30 points) Project Evaluation Process (up to 20 points) Support and Financial Participation from veterans and the farming community (up to 20 points) Based on the evaluation, the Department will award up to three grants .
Grant Agreement : Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement outlining specific terms, including full access to records and reporting requirements. Work may not begin until the agreement is finalized. Submission Deadline : Applications closed on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 5 p.
m. Funding Terms : This program does not require matching funds, but outside funding may be considered as part of the evaluation. Grant payments will be made on a reimbursement basis, with the possibility of a 50% advance payment for eligible applicants.
Indirect Costs : Grants are subject to an indirect cost reimbursement cap of 15% of total direct project costs. Grant Agreement : Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement outlining specific terms, including full access to records and reporting requirements. Work may not begin until the agreement is finalized.
Submission Deadline : Applications closed on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 5 p. m. Funding Terms : This program does not require matching funds, but outside funding may be considered as part of the evaluation.
Grant payments will be made on a reimbursement basis, with the possibility of a 50% advance payment for eligible applicants. Indirect Costs : Grants are subject to an indirect cost reimbursement cap of 15% of total direct project costs. Get Help : For questions or assistance with the application process, contact Stephanie Shirk at 717-307-3262 or via email at steshirk@pa.
gov . Get Help : For questions or assistance with the application process, contact Stephanie Shirk at 717-307-3262 or via email at steshirk@pa. gov .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Military veterans in Pennsylvania seeking to start or expand agricultural operations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Veterans in Agriculture Grant is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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