PA Fair Fund: Capital Improvement Matching Grants

The PA Fair Fund offers Capital Improvement Matching Grants to support agricultural fairs and youth organizations in Pennsylvania. These grants, established under the Agricultural Fair Act of 1986, assist in funding new construction and maintenance of physical structures on fairgrounds. Eligible projects include building construction, utility improvements, and infrastructure enhancements. A 50% cash match is required, and in-kind contributions are not accepted. This funding aims to enhance the facilities and overall experience at agricultural fairs across the state.

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Act of 1986, funds are made available to agricultural fairs, agricultural youth organizations and statewide organizations with an agricultural mission through the Pennsylvania Fair Fund.
Capital Improvement Matching Grants assist agricultural fairs with resources to build new and maintain existing physical structures on their fairgrounds.
Guidelines & Uses
Grants may be used for expenses associated with brick and mortar improvements to fairgrounds:

• Construction of new buildings
• Renovation and repair of existing buildings
• Installation and improvement of utilities
• Installation and improvement of fencing
• Installation and improvement of roadways and pathways
• Installation and improvement of stormwater management
• Installation and improvement of public address systems
• Purchase of land

Eligibility

A 50% match is requiredCash match onlyEligible CostsNew building construction
Purchase and installation of public address systems
New equipment purchase: walk-in refrigerators, air conditioning and heating systems
Building and utility improvements: roof, window and siding replacement, electrical, water and sewer upgrades, painting, concrete repair, flooring repair and replacement, restroom renovations

Ineligibility

In-kind support is not counted toward the fair's matching contributionIneligible CostsVehicles