Grant Reminder: Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Applications Due 9/6

The Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program, which provides reimbursements for projects that improve urban agriculture infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Townships defined as urban (population density ≥ 291 persons per square mile and total population ≥ 2,500) can apply through September 6, 2024. Officials can refer to this list of rural and urban municipalities created by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to help determine eligibility.   

Eligible projects include those that improve agricultural infrastructure and support community or economic development. Examples include soil testing and remediation, utility connections/off-grid energy or water systems, contract site design or planning, and contracted labor/installations. Questions can be directed to Morgan Sheffield at (717) 787-3568 or msheffield@pa.gov.