RFA 0331 - New York State Grown & Certified Cooperative Marketing Program
This grant funds marketing and promotional projects that increase consumer awareness and sales of NYS Grown & Certified agricultural products.
Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; total program funding is $500,000; no match required; reimbursement basis.
Summary: Supports NYS Grown & Certified participants with marketing and promotional projects to increase brand exposure and sales.
Key Information: Funding is first come, first served until exhausted; must be a NYS Grown & Certified participant or new enrollee.
Description
This program, administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets with support from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides financial assistance to New York State Grown & Certified (NYS G&C) agricultural producers, cooperatives, associations, and retail partners. The goal is to help these organizations strengthen their marketing and promotional efforts, increase consumer awareness, and drive sales of NYS G&C products. Projects must prominently feature the NYS G&C logo and contribute to long-term, meaningful exposure for New York’s agricultural products.
