FVI Grant program seeks proposals that have clear relevance to New York’s agriculture community, demonstrated producer support, and the ability to deliver farm-level economic impact over time. The New York Farm Viability Institute believes that agriculture is constantly changing and that it is critical that farmers have sound science to help them evolve their practices.
Donor Name: New York Farm Viability Institute
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/25/2022
Size of the Grant: $15,000 to $125,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Ideas include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrating the value of new technology and tools. They call this the “Consumer Reports” approach. How will your work help farmers understand which new tools or practices are most valuable, and in which situations?
- Increasing the use of data-based decision-making on farms.
- Projects that help farmers see the economic value of practices to their business.
The board is notably interested in proposals that align with NYFVI’s mission and priorities in the topic areas of:
- Antimicrobial use
- Carbon sequestration
- Climate change impacts
- Food system resiliency
- Integrated Pest Management
- Soil health
- Water quality.
Funding Information
- Proposals between $15,000 to $125,000 will be accepted.
- Funded projects will begin between March 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. Projects must last at least two quarters (six months) and may last no more than eight quarters (two years). All projects must be completed by December 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible grant applicants include farmer groups, researchers, educators, organizations, agencies, and businesses. Applicants may represent nonprofit or for-profit sectors. NYFVI encourages individuals with ideas to partner with existing organizations to ensure project viability and execution. If you are an individual and need guidance in this regard, please contact NYFVI staff.
- Former and current NYFVI grantees are eligible for funding. While those seeking funds for project continuation will face scrutiny in regard to financial viability and project performance, project proposals can build off of previously funded research.
- Applicants may submit and receive funding for more than one proposal.
For more information, visit NYFVI.
