Pennsylvania Beef Excellence Initiatives Grant
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WHAT IS THE BEEF EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES GRANT?
Pennsylvania beef producers who have already finished a cattle infrastructure project can ask the Center for Beef Excellence (CBE) to reimburse up to half of the cost, up to $10,000. Cattle handling and chute projects are a named project type on the official application.
The program is funded through Ag Excellence funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. It is meant to help producers implement infrastructure projects that make a positive impact on their operations and on the Pennsylvania beef industry.
For cattle producers, this can help offset the cost of a completed cattle handling or chute upgrade, including purchases made within the past 18 months.
KEY FACTS
Grant Amount: Up to $10,000.
Reimbursement Rate: Up to 50% of the total cost of the project, not more than $10,000.
Funding Type: Reimbursement only. The project must already be complete.
Project Timing: Projects must have been completed within the past 18 months before you apply.
Location: Pennsylvania only.
Administered By: Center for Beef Excellence (CBE).
Round 1 Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Round 2 Window: January 1 through May 10, 2027, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
WHO QUALIFIES
The Beef Excellence Initiatives Grant is available to Pennsylvania beef producers with a completed cattle infrastructure project.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should confirm every rule on the official CBE program page and application. Core rules include:
The project must be complete before you apply, and it must have been finished within the past 18 months.
Cattle Handling/Chute is a selectable project type on the FY 26-27 Producer Application.
Prior CBE grant recipients may not apply again for a period of 3 years.
BQA certified producers receive priority.
Receipts and after photos are part of the application package.
Review the official program guidelines and application PDF to confirm that your operation and project meet all eligibility requirements.
WHAT IT DOES NOT COVER
Per CBE, the following are not eligible for funding:
Equipment such as tractors, balers, and TMR mixers.
Seed and cattle.
Power or hand tools.
Buildings not used for cattle.
If you are unsure whether a cost qualifies, contact CBE before you apply.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Round 1: September 15 through November 20, 2026. CBE must receive applications by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 20, 2026.
Round 2: January 1 through May 10, 2027, with the same 5 p.m. Eastern Time cutoff on the last day.
For Round 2 in-process projects, final invoices and photos are due by 5 p.m. on June 1, 2027.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pennsylvania beef producers who have completed an eligible cattle infrastructure project within the past 18 months may apply, provided they meet the program's eligibility requirements.
You may receive reimbursement for up to 50% of your total eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $10,000.
For example:
$10,000 project = Up to $5,000 reimbursement.
$15,000 project = Up to $7,500 reimbursement.
$25,000 project = Up to $10,000 reimbursement.
Yes. Cattle Handling/Chute is specifically listed as an eligible project type on the FY 26-27 Producer Application.
Yes. This is a reimbursement grant, meaning your project must already be completed before submitting your application
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