New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program supports K–12 school communities through regional food facilities that bring more New York farm products into meals and reduce food insecurity.
Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Due Dates: December 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Questions) | January 22, 2027, 3:00 p.m. (Applications)
Funding Amounts: $10 million total; two $5 million awards with five-year contracts
Summary: Supports regional capital facilities that increase fresh New York farm products in K–12 meals and strengthen school food systems.
Key Information: Round 4 is limited to Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, and Capital Region projects serving multiple school districts.
Description
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets administers this program to develop facilities supporting the preparation and distribution of New York-focused meals for K–12 students. Round 4 supports capital projects such as aggregation facilities, storage hubs, and commissary-type kitchens. Projects may involve construction, renovation, acquisition, equipment installation, or repair, including a defined portion of a larger capital project.
The program aims to reduce food insecurity, expand markets for New York producers, and strengthen long-term food-system resilience. Facilities must benefit multiple school districts, support local communities, and provide workforce development opportunities. Training may address culinary arts, food processing, safe handling and storage, logistics, delivery, and other community needs. This is the fourth round of a five-year regional investment program.
