Grant programs are available on private, local, state and federal levels.  Grants are typically available for only short periods of time and often for very specific activities.  We will keep the site as up to date as possible with deadlines and new and recurring grant opportunities. 

 

The First Industries Fund created a $10 million grant program for the specific purpose of funding pre-development studies and planning activities.  The money was shared between both the agriculture and tourism industry and is quickly being depleted.  The Commonwealth Financing Authority administers this grant.

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides grants for capital improvement projects for Fairs.  Only Fairs are eligible to apply for these grants.  The grants are administered from PDA’s Fair division.

 

Product promotion grants, both matching and direct are also available through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and are administered by the Bureau of Market Development.  These grants are available for a variety of purposes related to the promotion of Pennsylvania grown and processed products.

 

The Keystone Development Center provides grants and technical assistance to cooperatives.  These grants are available to assist with the creation and growth of cooperatives.  Grants are also available for educational purposes related to cooperatives within the state.