New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) has been selected to administer funding to agricultural producers through the New York State Grown & Certified (NYS G&C) Infrastructure, Technology, Research, and Development Grant Program. Program administrator applicants underwent a competitive selection process through Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. As program administrator, NYFVI will oversee the $5.8 million program, which will award New York farms and food processors funding for projects that will strengthen infrastructure and technology capabilities and support participants of the NYS G&C program.
As program administrator, NYFVI will now develop a program to administer $5.8 million to farms and food processors that are already in the NYS G&C program or will be joining the program. A total of $5 million will be dedicated to capital projects designed to improve critical farm infrastructure or help farms implement innovative technologies and state-of-the-art equipment. Additionally, $800,000 will support research and development projects supporting the development of new products to be marketed under the NYS G&C program. All projects must have a direct impact on the region served and focus on priority areas including environmental sustainability, new product development, food safety and labor efficiency.
In the Finger Lakes and Central New York REDC region, $1 million will be allocated for capital projects and $200,000 for research and development projects.
NYFVI staff will work with the Department and the Regional Councils to develop the requirements for the grant program and develop an application process for farms and food businesses. Additional information about the program – including how to apply for funding – will be made available in the coming months.
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