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Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

Environmental ProtectionCloses Jul 1, 2999(355269 days left)

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This is Pennsylvania's state cost-share program for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, paying rebates to farmers and landowners who install eligible agricultural conservation practices on land in designated CREP areas. It is only for agricultural producers and landowners in Pennsylvania who can implement and maintain those practices. Any business outside agriculture or land conservation should not bother applying.

Best for
Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural producers, Landowners with land in designated CREP project areas, Small for-profit businesses implementing eligible conservation practices
Not for
Nonprofits, Businesses outside agriculture or landholding, Applicants outside Pennsylvania
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IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
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IndustryEstimated fit
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is July 1, 2999, which functions as an open-ended date; the program is listed as accepting applications on an annual cycle.
Who can apply for this grant?
Agricultural producers and landowners, including farmers and landowners with land in designated CREP project areas. The land must meet criteria for environmental sensitivity and conservation potential, and participants must be able to implement and maintain the proposed conservation practices.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically. Small businesses and for-profit entities are listed as applicant types, but the underlying eligibility text focuses on agricultural producers and landowners.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program accepts small businesses and for-profit applicants, and nonprofits are not among the eligible applicant types.

Summary

Provides Pennsylvania state CREP cost shares for eligible agricultural conservation practices.

About this grant

Provides Pennsylvania state CREP cost shares for eligible agricultural conservation practices.

Funding type: Rebate Award: not published as a fixed amount Matching: No Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: Federal/State Deadline: 2999-07-01 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Agricultural producers and landowners

Who may apply: Eligible applicants include farmers and landowners with land in designated CREP project areas. The land must meet specific criteria related to environmental sensitivity and conservation potential. Participants must demonstrate the ability to implement and maintain the proposed conservation practices.

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