2.2: Grants
Center for Rural Affairs Value-Added Producer Grants
Information on obtaining federal funding for starting a value-added agricultural venture.
USDA: Value-added Producer Grants
Grants to help producers enter into a value-added enterprise.
NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture offers grants to eligible producers with less than 10 years of farming experience.
Northeast SARE Grants
SARE offers grants to producers willing to participate in research and educational ventures in the field of sustainable agriculture.
NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants
The NRCS offers grants for producers interested in developing and implementing techniques or technology that aid in environmental and natural resource conservation.
2008 NRCS Farm Bill Conservation Programs
A listing of environmental improvement grants offered under the 2008 Farm Bill.
NRCS Resource Conservation & Development Program
The NRCS can provide assistance grants to producers who meet their requirements. This site has a listing of Pennsylvania NRCS offices where more information can be obtained.
PAGrows
State grants and loans for agribusiness.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
The USDA Rural Development REAP program provides funding for those who wish to improve their business's energy efficiency or make investments in green energy production.
