PA Preferred and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program
Forecasted
The PA Preferred and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program funds branding and marketing projects to promote Pennsylvania agricultural products using official Department of Agriculture trademarks.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/pda.html)
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project (max 85% of eligible costs reimbursed); total program funding up to $500,000 annually (subject to appropriations)
Summary: Supports PA Preferred and PA Preferred Organic members in marketing and promoting Pennsylvania agricultural products through branding and design initiatives.
Key Information: Grant is competitive and reimbursable; only available to PA Preferred/Organic licensees in good standing.
Description
The PA Preferred and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program is designed to assist members and licensees of PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown By Heroes, and PA Preferred Organic in enhancing the sale, marketing, and promotion of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products. The grant specifically supports projects that incorporate the Department's official trademarks into product labels, packaging, signage, and market displays. By providing funding for these marketing and branding activities, the program aims to boost the visibility and consumer recognition of local Pennsylvania agricultural goods.
