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Application Period For State Urban Agriculture Grant Program Starts Monday

>>Application Period For State Urban Agriculture Grant Program Starts Monday

(Harrisburg, PA) -- Monday's the first day you can apply for the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Farm Bill's $500,000 Urban Agriculture Grant Program. This according to state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, who says grant monies are being allocated to foster agricultural infrastructure in urban food deserts devoid of fresh, local meat and produce. Two grants are reportedly available: "Microgrants" of up to $2,500 in matching funds for single applicants or one-time projects; and "Collaboration Grants" offering up to 50 grand in matching funds for cooperative or regional projects. The application period runs through April 16th.


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