The 2021 Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP) is open to new and existing Ohio vineyards. VEAP allows wineries to invest in and plant high-quality, high-value grapes onsite instead of purchasing them from other states. The VEAP funding will cover only the cost of the grape vines planted. OGIC has allocated $90,000 for this competitive program. Each grower may apply for up to $3,000 per acre with a maximum of three acres, or $9,000. Only growers in Ohio may apply for the assistance and the planting must occur in the spring of 2022.
Applications must be received by July 16, 2021.