RFP 0430 - Climate Resilient Farming Program - Round 10

Proposals are due November 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Overview

The Department invites County Soil and Water Conservation Districts to submit proposals for funding to the Climate Resilient Farming Program. Funds are available for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration on-farm, and prepare farms for the impacts of severe weather attributed to climate change, such as increased heavy storm events, early spring first, and periods of drought. Applications must be for ONE of the following:

  • Track 1: Livestock Management: Manure and Methane Management and Precision Feed Management;
  • Track 2: Adaptation and Resiliency;
  • Track 3: Healthy Soils NY (Systems and BMPs that support soil health and agroforestry);
  • Track 4: Agricultural Forest Management. 

Project proposals must have originated through the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) framework. Cost share funds will be provided through County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for the implementation of Best Management Practice (BMP) Systems. Availability of funding for this program is from the State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Environmental Protection Fund. 

Apply

Proposals must be submitted via SharePoint. Mailed, delivered or faxed proposals will not be accepted. If delays or other upload issues are experienced when submitting to SharePoint, proposals may be e-mailed to the Program Manager at [email protected].

Prospective applicants with questions concerning this RFP should present those questions to:

Jennifer Clifford
NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee
10B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235
[email protected]

All questions must be submitted to Jennifer Clifford in writing by October 23, 2026.