2026 NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant
Funds R&D for NYS Grown & Certified farmers, processors, and distributors to develop or expand certified food products through technical and scientific support.
Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Application opens) | October 25, 2027 (Final deadline or until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$50,000 per project (18 months max); $1,360,000 total available; 10% match required.
Summary: Supports R&D projects to help NYS Grown & Certified farmers, food processors, and distributors launch or expand certified food products in New York State.
Key Information: Non-competitive, rolling awards until funds are depleted; must be currently enrolled in NYS Grown & Certified program.
Description
This grant program provides funding to New York State Grown & Certified (NYS G&C) farmers, food processors, and distributors for research and development activities aimed at launching new or expanding existing NYS G&C food products. Administered by the New York Farm Viability Institute in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the grant covers a wide range of R&D services such as consulting, market research, product development, food lab testing, certification training, and support for farm-to-institution initiatives. The program is designed to strengthen businesses in the NYS G&C program by enabling them to bring new products to market or increase the reach and safety of current offerings.
