Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced grant applications will open February 2, 2026, for another $10 million round of funding through Pennsylvania’s first-in-the-nation Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.
“By launching a second $10 million round of the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, we’re continuing to help farmers and ag businesses adopt new technologies, strengthen their operations, and compete for the future. These grants put innovation into action — increasing productivity, supporting jobs, and strengthening communities across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Shapiro.
Pennsylvania agriculture supports nearly 50,000 farms, more than 600,000 jobs, and contributes $132.5 billion annually to the Commonwealth’s economy. Pennsylvania has invested more than $147 million to preserve 499 new farms and 41,628 prime acres of farmland across the Commonwealth — leading the nation in the number of farms preserved.
“Our farmers were the nation’s original innovators,” said Secretary Redding. “Pennsylvania is investing in the tools and technologies farmers need to meet today’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s solutions — ensuring our agriculture industry continues to feed progress for generations to come.”
The Agricultural Innovation Grant Program received an overwhelming response in its first year, with more than $68 million in funding requests submitted to the Department of Agriculture. Grants reimburse expenses for planning and implementation of individual projects, as well as larger-scale initiatives with regional impact. Funded projects include technologies that improve on-farm and processing efficiency; generate renewable energy while reducing nutrient waste; and support crops and practices that store carbon or replace non-renewable resources.
Guidelines and application procedures for the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and made available at pa.gov/aginnovation on January 24, 2026. Applications will open on February 2, 2026, and remain open through April 18, 2026.
