Reimbursement
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program (2026-2027)
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Business Development Center
What you can get
75% of eligible project planning costs • $15,000 • Up to $500,000 available for 2026-2027 program grants
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Pennsylvania farmers, prospective farmers planning for the future of a farm
- Coverage
- PA
- Deadline & timing
- The Department will accept applications received on or after August 8, 2026, and until funds are exhausted. Round announced August 27, 2026 with $500,000 for 2026-2027. Apply via the DCED Single Application for Assistance at grants.pa.gov.
- Eligibility
- Reimbursement grant; land, equipment, buildings, conservation plans, surveying and taxes are not eligible costs. Match requirement: Applicant covers the remaining 25% of project costs; in-kind support does not count.
beginning farmerland programs
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.