Grant Program To Increase Wine Grape Production in Ohio

A Vine Grant program has been established through the Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC) in cooperation with the Ohio State University Extension viticulturist to encourage the establishment of new wine grape vineyards in Ohio. OGIC has set aside funds for reimbursement of established vines as an incentive to promote the production of wine grapes in Ohio and provide a more stable source of wine grapes for Ohio wineries on land that is not owned or operated by an Ohio winery. This incentive program covers from 1-to-5 acres per grower each year, with a target of 15 new acres established each year. The Extension viticulturist will inspect and evaluate each vineyard site.