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Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This pilot program provides funding to increase the capacity of community-focused land trusts and local governments in New York's network to protect farmland. It supports hiring initial project staff or adding staff to initiate or accelerate farmland protection projects.
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Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program Back Add to Pipeline Like Dislike Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program Agency Agriculture & Markets, Nys Dept. Of Contract Value Not provided Solicitation Number 2133279 The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets has issued a procurement notice for the "Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program."
This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of organizations involved in farmland protection efforts across New York State. The primary objective of the program is to provide targeted grant funding that enables eligible entities to bolster their staffing resources, thereby strengthening their ability to implement and manage farmland protection activities effectively.
The scope of this pilot program encompasses the provision of financial support to organizations seeking to expand or sustain staff dedicated to farmland protection. By increasing staff capacity, the program aims to improve the efficiency and impact of farmland preservation initiatives, ensuring that critical agricultural lands are safeguarded for future generations.
Expected deliverables include the successful recruitment, retention, or support of personnel whose work directly contributes to the advancement of farmland protection goals within the state. This procurement opportunity is administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, a state-level contracting entity responsible for supporting and regulating agricultural activities throughout New York.
The place of performance for this program is specified as New York State (NY), and all activities funded under this grant must occur within this jurisdiction. Interested parties should note that the notice does not specify a particular procurement classification code, nor does it indicate any set-aside requirements or special considerations such as preferences for small businesses or minority-owned enterprises.
The procurement type is listed as "UNKNOWN," and no additional documentation or attachments are provided at this stage. The notice was posted on March 25, 2026, with responses due by June 26, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the official notice and any subsequent updates via the New York State Contract Reporter website, accessible at https://www.
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Skip=475&UseBookmarks=&UseNotifications=&UseProfile=&SubcontractId=&DivisionId=&Status=Open&Keyword=&DateFilter=All&GovernmentId=&Top=25&Sort=-DateIssued, for the most current information and submission requirements. This opportunity is particularly relevant for organizations with demonstrated experience in farmland protection and a need to enhance their staffing capacity to achieve programmatic objectives.
Contractors evaluating this opportunity should consider their alignment with the program’s goals and their ability to deliver the expected outcomes within the specified timeframe and geographic scope.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations involved in farmland protection efforts across New York State with demonstrated experience in agricultural land preservation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program are due June 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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