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 (state share); typical state cost-share is 87.5% or 75% of project costs; $67M total program funds available
Summary: Supports perpetual agricultural conservation easement projects to protect viable New York farmland from conversion to non-farm uses, in alignment with local farmland protection plans.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed and awarded in the order received; regional funding allocations apply until June 1, 2026, after which unawarded funds may be distributed statewide.