RFA 0393 - Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Round 20 - Agricultural Conservation Easement Projects
This grant supports perpetual conservation easement projects to protect New York farmland and sustain agricultural use, funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Funder: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted continuously until funds are exhausted or RFA is closed)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per project (typically 75% or 87.5% state cost-share; $500,000 cap if combined with federal funds; total program funding $67M)
Summary: Supports perpetual agricultural conservation easement projects to protect New York farmland from conversion and sustain agricultural viability.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified.
Description
This grant program funds the acquisition of perpetual agricultural conservation easements to protect viable New York farmland at risk of conversion to non-farm uses. The goal is to maintain the economic viability of the state's agricultural industry, support rural communities, and preserve environmental and landscape values. Projects must align with county or municipal farmland protection plans and result in easements that ensure continued agricultural use.
