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2026 NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant

New York Farm Viability Institute, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (funded by New York State)Closes Oct 25, 2027(370 days left)$10,000 – $50,000

Summary

New York farms, food processors and distributors enrolled in NYS Grown & Certified can get $10,000–$50,000 (10% match) for food product research and development with technical service providers. Rolling until Oct 25, 2027 or until funds run out.

About this grant

Helps NYS Grown & Certified farmers, food processors and distributors cover research and development costs for producer-led food product innovation, typically with technical service providers. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 with a required 10% match, from $1,360,000 total, for projects lasting 18 months from contract execution. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from June 26, 2026 to October 25, 2027, or until funds are exhausted.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

New York farmers, food processors, distributors, and others currently enrolled in the NYS Grown & Certified Program

10% match required

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Food
  • R&D

Money can be used for

  • R&D
  • Product development

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