Eligible projects include a project to--
-- Reduce operating expenses through practices that are ecologically beneficial.
-- Improve soil quality and fertility.
-- Improve water quality.
-- Reduce or eliminate the need for the purchase of off-farm inputs, such as chemical or synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
Grants may not exceed $25,000. An additional amount of up to $25,000 may be granted if the grantee matches that additional amount dollar for dollar so that an individual grant may not exceed $50,000 in one calendar year.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for all the details. Questions should be directed to Michael Roth 717-210-1217 or michroth@pa.gov.
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[Posted: April 4, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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