Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (application deadline, 5:00 p.m. EDT, via SMA system)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$2.5 million per award; $8.5 million total available; $1 million reserved for fiber projects
Summary: Supports facility upgrades and equipment to expand food and fiber processing for New York agricultural products, with a focus on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and plant/animal fibers.
Key Information: Processed products must contain at least 51% NY-grown or raised agricultural ingredients.