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New York State Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program 2026 is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This program aims to increase schools' purchase of New York farm products by building relationships between schools and New York farm product suppliers.
Secondary goals include increasing agricultural education opportunities for students, improving nutrition, and exposing students to new, local, culinary experiences.
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The New York State Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program increases school purchases of New York farm products by building relationships between schools and New York farm product suppliers. The required objective of Farm to School projects for this program is to increase the volume and variety of New York State farm products purchased by schools/districts and served in school meal programs.
Secondary goals of the program include increasing agricultural education opportunities for students, improving nutrition, and exposing students to new, local, culinary experiences. A total of $1. 5 million is available for the Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program, with $450,000 set aside for first-time recipients.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 school food authorities, public schools, charter schools, not-for-profit schools, Indian tribal organizations, and other entities participating in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, or the Summer Food Service Program. Applicants must be registered and pre-qualified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS); public schools are exempt from pre-qualification. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 19, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
New York State Farm-to-School Competitive Grants Program 2026 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.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Program Specific Questions document and Pre-qualification in NYS Grants Gateway (non-public schools). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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