Beef Excellence Initiatives Grant Program

The Center for Beef Excellence is pleased to offer cost-share grant funding through the Beef Excellence Initiatives Program. The goal of this program is to assist producers with implementing projects that will make a positive impact on their operations.

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Funding is subject to availability and is on a cost-share basis. Producers must provide input into the project as well. Projects that will help a large cross-section of producers within a region are encouraged and will receive higher ranking in the granting process. 

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2022-2023 Program Details

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Two grant rounds will be offered for 2022-2023:

Round 1: October 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022

Round 2: January 1, 2023 through May 30, 2023

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**Applications must be received by CBE by 5 pm on the last day of each grant round to be eligible.**

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To qualify for funding, applications must meet the following criteria:

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• Producer must define the impact the project will have:

  • On their individual operation once completed​

  • On the beef industry in Pennsylvania, if applicable

  • In the regional beef community, if applicable

• Two references/advisors must be submitted with the application who can give insight and support as to why the project should be funded. 

  • Examples: extension educator, loan officer, conservation district employee, etc.​

• The grant will not exceed 50% of the proposed project cost. Grants have a maximum award amount of $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000. 

• A detailed budget of project costs from start to finish must be provided. Maps and/or photos showing the project area are helpful.

• The Center for Beef Excellence Board of Directors reserves the right to follow up with an onsite visit during implementation and/or once the project is completed.

• Producer must submit a summary/evidence of completion to include photos and all project receipts for the total project cost. Before and after photos are preferred and encouraged.

• CBE reserves the right to use photos for educational/outreach purposes.

• Grants will not be paid prior to completion of the total project.

• Grant monies must be used within 365 days of receiving the grant award or will be forfeited.

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