Overview
The Department invites eligible applicants to apply for funding through the $200,000 Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.
Grant funds must be used to increase farmers’ markets’ resiliency. For this grant program, farmers’ market resiliency is defined as: (1) a commitment to long-term market viability, sustainability, and accessibility; (2) the ability to recover from or adapt to changes and adversity in the farmers’ market environment and/or the local community. Examples of projects supported by this program include the development and enhancement of farmers’ market infrastructure, online infrastructure, marketing and outreach efforts, and/or delivery capabilities across the state.
See the Request for Applications below for more details.
Apply
All details about the grant program are available in the Request for Applications below.
Applications must be submitted via the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System (SFS GM) to be considered for funding. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Questions and Answers
All questions about this RFP must be submitted in writing (fax or email) to:
Attn: “Farmers’ Market Resiliency – Round 4 RFA"
Olivia Weeden
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
Fax: (518) 457-8398
Email: [email protected]
All questions must be submitted by 4:00 pm on February 18, 2026.