FFGF - NYS Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program
New York Department of Agriculture & Markets
Who can apply
Priority will be given to projects that expand processing for fruits, vegetables, grains and beans for human consumption; plant and animal fibers.Eligible applicants may apply for awards ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million. Processed products developed through the grant must contain a minimum of 51% raw agricultural ingredients grown or raised in New York State.Funding priorities include:Early/initial stage processing for plant and animal fibers including retting, degumming, decortication, scouring, carding, and combingEdible fruits, vegetables, grains and beans for human consumptionProjects focused on products that support the Nourish NY, Farm-to-School, and NYS 30% Initiative, or Executive Order 32Processed products containing large majority of New York State grown/harvested ingredientsFurther geographic diversity of New York State food processing capacityEligible projects may include, but are not limited to:Expansion of food and fiber processing and processed product creationAggregation and storage, as part of a larger processing expansion projectOperational efficiency improvementsImproving food safety standards for processing facilities Apply The deadline to apply for funding is April 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.
About this opportunity
Applications are due April 28, 2026. Funding Opportunities On this page On this page Overview The Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program, administered by the Farm and Food Growth Fund (FFGF) on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, supports the scaling of existing and new products produced and harvested in New York State. Funding is available for the construction and renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase and installation of equipment. Priority will be given to projects that expand processing for fruits, vegetables, grains and beans for human consumption; plant and animal fibers.Eligible applicants may apply for awards ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million. Of the $8.5 million available, $1 million is reserved for projects that use plant and animal...