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Mini-grant | New York Soil Health Program New York Soil Health Mini-grants - 2026 Get support for soil health-related projects and travel in New York. The New York Soil Health Program invites you to apply for a mini-grant ! This mini-grant program supports soil health related projects, activities, and travel within New York State.
The goal is to assist in expanding soil health research, education, and awareness to communities across NYS. The window to apply closed on May 1, 2026 . Eligible individuals or organizations may apply for up to $2000 for a project and up to $500 for a travel mini-grant.
Projects must be completed by February 1, 2027. Interested applicants should submit a mini-grant application for either a project or a travel grant , see below for details. Project Mini-grants Application Form Project grants can be used to support research, extension, or outreach activities in New York that have a soil health component.
Travel Mini-grants Application Form Travel grants support travel and attendance at a soil health related workshop, field day, conference, etc., within NY. Please get in touch with Kristen Loria, extension associate and New York Soil Health program coordinator. Funds are for New York-based projects, activities, or travel (entirely within the state).
Funds can used to leverage existing project support that is aimed at either soil health research, extension, or outreach activities. Projects are intended to benefit multiple stakeholders and have an educational component. While projects and activities that support commercial agriculture producers are preferred, community garden projects will be considered.
Organizations that have never recieved a NYSH Mini-grant will be prioritized. Applications Due By 5/1/2026 Applications should be submitted by Friday, May 1 2026. Decisions will be announced by May 15, 2026.
Awards are available up to $2,000 for programmatic projects and up to $500 for travel-related requests. Projects must be completed by February 1, 2027. Farmers, extension personnel, technical service providers, and organizations working with the agricultural community.
Personnel and activities must be based in NY. Examples of Projects Funded Funds can be used to purchase demonstration supplies and equipment for use at field days and other outreach events to educate participants on soil health (e.g., rainfall simulator, penetrometer, microscope); conduct soil health sampling on farms (rural or urban); host a workshop, training, field day on a soil health related topic.
2025 Awarded Project Grants Organizing On-Farm Soil Health Demonstrations and Field Day for Northern New York Objective: On-farm research and a field day exploring soil health and cover cropping practices on field crop farms The Benefits of Cover Cropping: Effects on Soil Infiltration and Erosion Reduction Objective: Increasing knowledge and usage of cover crops in Wayne County Mulch Matters: A Test Plot for Resilient Farming Objective: Testing four mulching materials at Salt City Harvest Farm, in Madison County Impacts of Cover Crops Including Under-Vine White Clover in a Concord Grape Vineyard in New York State Objective: Monitoring the impacts of cover crops, including under-vine Microclover (a white clover cultivar), in a Concord grape vineyard in Yates County.
Understanding and Implementing Non-Chemical Ways to Control Knapweed in New York Pastures Objective: Understanding soil drivers of knapweed and trialing non-chemical ways to control knapweed in NY pastures Guide to Cover Cropping for Community Gardens Objective: Creating an illustrated guide to help community gardeners (in Rochester, NY, and beyond) Utilizing Biochar in a Hügelkultur Bed: Modeling Diversified Soil Building Materials and Methods Objective: Demonstrating how biochar and hügelkultur beds can address soil and weather challenges while creating alternative growing spaces (Tioga County) 2023 Awarded Project Grants (organization – project title, county, award amount) CCE Allegany– ‘Advancing grazing in Western NY’, Allegany – $1300 CCE Cayuga – ‘Nutrient Monitoring from Tile Drainage Effluent’, Cayuga – $1000 Youth Farm project– ‘Cover Cropping and Tarping for Soil Health’, Tompkins – $2500 Philia Farm – ‘Monitor soil health, organic matter increase, and N fixation after green manure application’, Montgomery – $2250 SUNY Morrisville – ‘Soil Health Assessment Training for Agronomy Students’, Madison – $2500 Oasis on the Green Community Garden – ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’, Bronx – $500 CCE Monroe – ‘Growing Community through soil health’, Monroe – $2500 Longfield Farm – ‘Be Prepared!
Scouting as a Knowledge Link to Regenerative Agriculture, Soil Health, and Food Quality’, Albany – $1900 CCE Chautauqua – ‘Cover Crop Demo’, Chautauqua – $900 CCE Chemung – ‘Soil Health Education Enhancement’, Monroe – $2250 Greater Buffalo Urban Growers Network – ‘Urban Soil Health Day’, Erie – $1500 Awarded Travel Grants (organization – event title, county, award amount) Crosswinds Farm & Creamery – Seneca – $500 Dilmun Hill Student Farm – Tompkins – $500 2022 Awarded Project Grants (organization – project title, county, award amount) Cameron Community Ministries – ‘ From the Ground Up: Healthy Soil for Healthy Living,’ Monroe – $2000 CCE Vegetable Program – ‘ Cover Crops & Soil Health ,’ Erie – $500 West Haven Farm – ‘ Juntos Aprendemos: Un Día de Campo en Español para la Comunidad Latina ,’ Tompkins – $2000 CCE Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program – ‘ Soil health field days for cut flower production,’ Albany – $1500 CCE Chautauqua – ‘ 4H Special Interest Programming,’ Chautauqua – $1000 Farm School NYC – ‘ Studying Safe Soils with FSNYC,’ Kings (NYC) – $2250 CCE Oneida – ‘ Urban Farm Learning Lab at Union Station: Exploring Soil Health in Urban Growing,’ Oneida – $770 Awarded Travel Grants (organization – event title, county, award amount) Agricultural Stewardship Association, Inc .
– ‘ Soil Health Workshop for Livestock and Crop Farmers,’ Washington – $500 Farm School NYC – ‘ Community Work & Learn day at Soul Fire Farm,’ Kings (NYC) – $500 King of Glory Farms – ‘ Organic no-till workshop,’ Sullivan – $500 All funding recipients (both project and travel grant awardees) will be required to submit a brief final report. Photos are encouraged with the final submission.
More details will be provided upon awarding of funds. Can previous grant recipients apply for grants again in the New York Soil Health Mini-Grant program? We kindly request previous grant recipients consider their project’s impact when applying for subsequent grants.
We encourage organizations to allow space for new applicants by refraining from applying every year. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring equitable access to our mini-grant program.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals and organizations within New York State. Projects are intended to benefit multiple stakeholders and have an educational component. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,000 for programmatic projects; up to $500 for travel-related requests Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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