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RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program | Agriculture and Markets RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program $2. 5 million is available through New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program.
Now in its third round, the program is designed to support community growing spaces and recognize their impact on local food resiliency and food security for New Yorkers. The program will support projects geared toward the development and enhancement of urban farms, school gardens, and community gardens across the state.
Funding for the program was included in the FY 2025 and 2026 Budgets and builds on Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to increasing affordability and food access for all New Yorkers. Funding through the Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program will help offset costs associated with projects that focus on food production, food safety, and food distribution, while creating a lasting impact on local food resiliency.
Funds may be used to fund worker wages, contractual expenses, equipment, and other operating expenses. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, municipal government entities, and Indian tribal organizations. Applications are due September 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Please see the application materials below. A virtual webinar for potential applicants with information about the program, how to apply, and eligibility requirements, was held on July 29, 2025. A recording of the webinar is available here .
For more information, please contact [email protected] . Request for Applications - RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program Project Narrative - RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program Questions and Answers - RFA 0344 - Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program Scroll back to the top of the page Department of Agriculture and Markets
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Urban farms and community gardens in New York State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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New York State Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds programs preparing individuals for employment in the agriculture or food system sector. With $3 million in total available funding, eligible applicants may request between $50,000 and $500,000 to implement workforce development initiatives across New York State. A minimum 20% match is required. The program deadline for proposals is April 28, 2026. Eligible applicants include organizations capable of implementing agriculture and food systems workforce training programs. Grant funds must be used to develop or deliver programming that directly leads individuals toward employment in agriculture or related food system careers.
New York State Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This grant program supports the scaling of existing and new food and fiber products produced and harvested in New York State. Funding is available for the construction and renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase and installation of equipment.