New York State Grown & Certified Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Development Grant Program

The New York State Grown & Certified Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Development Grant Program will provide grants on a competitive basis to eligible applicants who will administer a grant program that will assist agricultural entities in implementing projects that will invest in critical farm infrastructure, adopt state-of-the-art practices, purchase innovative technology or equipment, or conduct cutting edge research to aid in the development of new products to meet consumer demand marketed under the New York State Grown & Certified program. Projects must have a direct and timely benefit to New York agricultural producers/processors and significance to the region served by the eligible applicant. The program will be overseen by the Department.

All proposals must be submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Learn more on page 42 or the 2023 Available CFA Resources Guide, the 2023 REDC Guidebook, the 2023 CFA Application Manual, or at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/.