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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)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Beginning farmers and socially and economically disadvantaged farmers in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Beginning Farmer and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Programs is funded by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
2025-2026 NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds capital improvements to animal shelters and rescue facilities for dogs and cats. Eligible activities include construction, renovation, rehabilitation, equipment acquisition, and expansion of shelter infrastructure focused on heating, ventilation, security, and isolation capabilities. In FY26, $10 million was allocated for this program. Single-municipality grants range from $50,000 to $200,000; multi-municipality projects may receive $100,000 to $500,000, with the grant covering up to 90% of eligible costs. A 10% match is required. Eligible applicants are municipal governments and incorporated nonprofit pounds, shelters, humane societies, and rescue facilities in New York, excluding residential-based operations, and must be prequalified in the NYS Grants Gateway system.
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.
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (administered by New York Farm Viability Institute). This program provides funding to help new and early-stage farmers build financially sustainable, independent, commercial agricultural businesses in New York State. Funds can be used for start-up, improvement or expansion of farm operations, purchase of land, machinery, equipment, livestock, worker training, and marketing initiatives.
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