RFP 0397 - Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program
New York Department of Agriculture & Markets
Who can apply
Funding Opportunities RFP 0397 - Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program On this page On this page RFP 0397 - Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program Overview The Department invites eligible counties, municipalities, soil and water conservation districts and not-for-profit conservation organizations to submit proposals for funding through the state’s first Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program.The Capacity Grants Program will support local agricultural and farmland protection goals by helping land trusts and local governments to hire their initial project staff or to add staff with the purpose of initiating or accelerating farmland protection projects.
About this opportunity
Proposals are due June 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Funding Opportunities On this page On this page Overview The Department invites eligible counties, municipalities, soil and water conservation districts and not-for-profit conservation s to submit proposals for funding through the state’s first Farmland Protection Staff Capacity Grants Pilot Program.The Capacity Grants Program will support local agricultural and farmland protection goals by helping land trusts and local governments to hire their initial project staff or to add staff with the purpose of initiating or accelerating farmland protection projects. Applicants will apply for one of two project categories:1. First Staff Hire for new Land Trust or Land Conservancy – Funding available to any not-for-profit conservation established within th...