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Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This program provides funding for socially and economically disadvantaged farmers in New York to start-up, improve, or expand their farm operations, purchase machinery, equipment, or livestock, and receive support for marketing and training. Individual farmers are eligible.
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RFP 0288 - Administrator for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program | Agriculture and Markets RFP 0288 - Administrator for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program RFP 0288 - Administrator for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program The Department is seeking an eligible entity to administer the $4 million Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program, which was funded in the 2022-2023 New York State Budget to assist farmers who face disproportionate social or economic barriers to success .
The administrator will accept applications for grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, which will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible farmers. Socially disadvantaged individuals include those who have been subject to discrimination due to their race or ethnicity, including those who identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander.
Economically disadvantaged farmers include individuals whose farming opportunities have been hindered due to diminished capital, credit opportunities, or access to land, among other things, as compared to other similarly situated individuals who are not socially disadvantaged. Proposals for the program administrator were due to the Department’s Division of Fiscal Management by 3:00 p. m.
on April 18, 2023. Mail or hand-deliver your proposal, in one sealed envelope or package. See the RFP for specific and complete instructions on how to prepare and address the proposal.
The exhibits and documents below should also be reviewed carefully before submission. Request for Proposals – RFP 0288 - Administrator for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Proposals are due April 18, 2023.
Addendum 1 – RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Addendum 2 - RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Exhibit 1 – RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Exhibit 2 – RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Submission Documents – RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Bid Form – RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program Please see the document below for guidance on frequently asked questions.
Questions and Answers - RFP 0288 - Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program The Department has held two virtual Farmer Fund Bidders Conferences to discuss the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program and the Beginning Farmers Competitive Grant Program . View the February 10 webinar recording . View the March 14 webinar recording .
The presentations from both webinars can be viewed below. Farmer Fund Grant Programs Bidders Conference Presentation - March 14, 2023 Farmer Fund Grant Programs Bidders Conference Presentation - February 10, 2023 The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of Fiscal Management Scroll back to the top of the page Department of Agriculture and Markets
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Individual applicants are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program is funded by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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