Overview
The Department is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the 2026 Agricultural Fairgrounds Advertising, Promotion, and Education Program. This program will provide funding for advertising, promotion, and education activities that will increase participation in and promotion of county and local fairs in New York State.
Eligible applicants include agricultural and horticultural corporations and county extension service associations that sponsor an annual fair or exposition for the promotion of agriculture and domestic arts and receive premium reimbursements pursuant to Article 24 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.
There is a total of $625,000 available for this program from the state’s 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. Each eligible applicant will receive an award of up to $12,500.
Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Work Plan and Budget to the Department’s program manager using the templates included with this RFA. The address for submission of a proposed work plan and budget is [email protected] with the subject line "RFA0386."
A completed Work Plan and Budget must be submitted to the Department by July 1, 2026.
Your organization must be registered in the State Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal to apply for this grant opportunity. Learn how to register.