Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms
This program provides matching funds to eligible farmers in New Jersey for building wildlife fences to protect their crops from deer, bear, and other wildlife, with support available until the budget is exhausted.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture offers the Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms, providing matching grant funds to eligible farmers for constructing wildlife fences to protect agricultural products from deer, bear, and other wildlife. The program covers up to 50% of eligible project costs with a grant cap of $50,000 per applicant. The funding, totaling approximately $960,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. The program is designed to support commercial farms that are not on preserved land and meet specific size and sales criteria, including farms as small as five acres or specialized operations like beekeeping. Funds available until exhausted.
Award Range
Not specified - $50,000
Total Program Funding
$960,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - Yes, up to 50%
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Exclusive - see details: Applicants must be the owner, operator, or lessee of a commercial farm that is not preserved land. - Farms must meet minimum size and sales requirements, and lessees must have written approval from landowners. An eight-year agricultural production commitment is required, with a pro-rata repayment obligation for non-compliance.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
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