Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Innovation Grant Program

Pennsylvania grape and wine industry stakeholders are encouraged to explore the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity designed to help agriculture stakeholders adopt cutting‑edge technologies that strengthen profitability and environmental stewardship. This program is especially timely for vineyards and wineries seeking to remain competitive amid rising input costs, labor shortages, and increasing sustainability expectations. Eligible projects can range in scope, objectives, and practice but generally align closely with common industry needs—such as precision viticulture tools that improve labor and input efficiency and data‑driven systems that enhance decision‑making from vineyard to bottle. Grants may also support renewable energy generation integrated into vineyard or winery operations, including systems that reduce nutrient losses, manage byproducts, or improve overall farm energy efficiency. This grant is an opportunity for Pennsylvania’s grape and wine industry stakeholders to evaluate projects ranging from on‑farm pilot efforts to larger, regionally impactful collaborations, making this program accessible to vineyards and wineries of various sizes ready to invest in innovation and long‑term sustainability. Applications for the current round must be submitted by April 18, 2026. More information on the grant can be found online.