Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Due Dates: Rolling

Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per municipality (or $50,000 for joint applications); covers up to 75% of project costs; projects must be completed within 24 months.

Summary: Supports New York municipalities in developing local agricultural and farmland protection plans to preserve agricultural lands through zoning, land use, and subdivision regulations.

Key Information: Minimum 20% of the local match must be cash; only municipalities without a prior plan are eligible.