Overview
The Department invites eligible entities to apply for funding through the 2025 Transportation for Youth to New York State County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program. This program will provide funding for transportation and related costs to bring participating youth groups to their county and local fairs during the 2025 fair season.
The program aims to increase youth attendance at county and local fairs with the goal of enhancing youth participation in, and appreciation of, agriculture and the domestic arts. Successful projects will showcase local agriculture and expose young people to the fair atmosphere creating meaningful, long-lasting memories.
Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System (SFS GM) to be considered for funding. The name for this opportunity is “2025 Transportation for Youth to New York State County and Local Fairs” and the Grant Opportunity ID is AGM01- AFTYP1. Proposals are due Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Late proposals will not be accepted.
An informational webinar was held Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:00pm. A recording of the workshop is available here.