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Beginning Farmer and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Programs is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Offers grants to support beginning farmers and socially and economically disadvantaged farmers in New York State, with funding tiers for small infrastructure improvements, large infrastructure improvements, and land acquisition.
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Round One: NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program – NYFVI. ORG Round One: NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program Round One of this program was extraordinarily competitive with 297 submissions requesting more than $22 million dollars. Following an extensive review process, 19 projects were selected for funding and $850,000 was awarded to beginning farmers across NY State.
NYFVI anticipates launching Round Two, which will award $1. 7 million early in 2026. The program will continue to seek proposals that will advance Beginning Farmer’s plan to grow their business and become a financially sustainable, independent, agricultural enterprise.
NYFVI conducted an analysis of the 297 applications to be able to identify the characteristics of the most competitive applications. It is available below. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the analysis as well as the grant information and resources that were provided for the first round here .
While the program will evolve, all applicants should be ready to provide a clear financial case for how the assets purchased with the grant funds will help them start or grow their business. BFCG R1 RecapFINAL Download A list of the Beginning Farmers that were awarded grants in the first round is available below.
The Beginning Farmer competitive grant program is funded through the generous support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State legislature. It is administered by the New York Farm Viability Institute in partnership with NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM).
The upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) utilizes the generous appropriation from the New York State Governor and legislature in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal years. ROUND ONE MATERIALS (last year)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Beginning farmers and socially and economically disadvantaged farmers in New York State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by region Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Farm to School (New York State) is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds initiatives to increase the use of locally sourced agricultural products in school meal programs and promote agricultural education in K-12 schools across New York State. The program supports connections between local farmers and schools, helping students learn about food systems and healthy eating while strengthening regional food economies. Awards of up to $150,000 are available to eligible non-profit organizations operating in New York State. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 12, 2026. This grant aligns with statewide farm-to-school initiatives that build sustainable local food supply chains and improve student nutrition outcomes.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) - New York State is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (in partnership with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service). This program, funded through a cooperative agreement with USDA, offers competitive grants to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain in New York State.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.