Ready to Grow? Apply for ACCD’s Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant!

[Hayly Hoch]

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Funding available for urban growers in Allegheny County

View as Webpage       Ready to Grow? Apply for a Micro-Grant     ACCD is now offering a funding opportunity to support urban growers in Allegheny County.    Whether you're running an urban farm business or growing a community garden, this grant can help take your work to the next level.   Funding ranges from $500 to $8,000 and can support a variety of project needs, from improving infrastructure and soil health to purchasing supplies, developing skills, or expanding educational opportunities in your community. This funding opportunity is created in partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, Hilltop Urban Farm, Chatham University, and the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council.   Learn More     Apply Now:   ·    Important Dates: ·    October 15, 2025: Applications are due. ·    2026: Awardees notification and project implementation. ·    Eligibility: These funds are available to assist those individuals, organizations, and/or community-based groups already active in urban agriculture. Successful projects must fill a perceived need in support of urban agriculture and food systems in Allegheny County. ·    Helpful Resources: ·    Q&A Sessions: Interested applicants can attend a virtual or in-person information session. Find dates and register here. ·    Pre-Application Meeting: Onsite meeting available with ACCD staff are upon request ·    Office Hours: Weekly walk-in options are available for application support. Check website for dates, times, & location. ·    One-on-One Technical Assistance: Schedule a session with Pittsburgh Food Policy Council's Technical Assistance Consultant.   Find full details and eligibility on ACCD's website. Contact Hayly Hoch at hh...@accdpa.org for questions and more information.       Upcoming Q&A Sessions   Virtual Sessions   ·    August 6, 2025 | 6- 7:30 PM, ACCD with Pittsburgh Food Policy Council ·    August 20, 2025 | 6- 7:30 PM, ACCD with Hilltop Urban Farm ·    September 16, 2025 | 6- 7:30 PM, ACCD with Grow Pittsburgh ·    October 2, 2025| 12- 1:30 PM, ACCD with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture   Register for Virtual Sessions     In-Person Session ·    Date: September 4, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM ·    Location: The Highline | 339 McKean Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219   Register for In-Person Session 

Allegheny County Conservation District | 317 East Carson Street, Suite 119 | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 US

 

Hayly Hoch

Community Agriculture & Soils Program Manager

Allegheny County Conservation District 

317 East Carson Street, Suite 119 

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 

 (412) 241-7645 ext. 8009