Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Q&A deadline) | March 2027 (Full application deadline)

Funding Amounts: Total pool: $1,500,000; awards range from $50,000–$150,000 for up to 2 years; $450,000 set aside for first-time recipients.

Summary: Supports projects that increase K-12 schools' purchases of New York farm products and expand agricultural education and nutrition opportunities.

Key Information: Food purchases are not an eligible expense; projects must target K-12 school meal programs.