About this archived opportunity

Proposals are due on April 28, 2026. Funding Opportunities On this page On this page Overview The Department invites eligible applicants to apply for funding through the $3 million New York State Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Development Grant Program.Grant funds must be used to implement a program that prepares or leads individuals to employment in the agriculture or food system sector. Examples include programs that provide formal education or experiential learning for individuals to enter and gain skills applicable to jobs in the agriculture or food system industries; formal training or workforce development programs that provide, upon completion, a certificate, credential or other industry-recognized credential; and/or a formal program for currently employed individuals to gain new skills that help them better compete for other jobs in the industry or advance in their current role. Apply All details about the grant program are available in the Request for Proposals below.Proposals must be submitted via the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System (SFS GM) to be considered for funding. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted.Proposals will b