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NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (Round Two) is sponsored by New York Farm Viability Institute (administered in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets). This competitive grant helps beginning farmers grow financially sustainable, independent agricultural businesses by supporting proposals that demonstrate clear financial impact and business growth potential.
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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 in New York State. The grant supports proposals that show how funds will help start or expand their operation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.7 million total funding pool, grants up to $250,000 (Round One awarded $850,000 to 19 projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (Round Two) is funded by New York Farm Viability Institute (administered in partnership with the 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.
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