The Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority (GVRMA), in cooperation with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS DAM), invites applications that will assist in the development of agriculture and agriculturally related businesses in the 9 county GVRMA region.
Donor Name: Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority (GVRMA)
State: New York
County: Genesee County (NY), Livingston County (NY), Monroe County (NY), Ontario County (NY), Orleans County (NY), Steuben County (NY), Wayne County (NY), Wyoming County (NY), Yates County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Title 4 of the NYS Public Authorities Law (NYS PAL) states that in fulfilling the Authority’s mission, the GVRMA Board of Directors shall work cooperatively and in consultation with the NYS DAM to assure the proper development of agriculture and regional market facilities, in the Genesee Valley Regional Market District. In accordance with Title 4 of the NYS PAL, the GVRMA Board and the NYS DAM developed a plan for the future development and viability of agriculture and regional market facilities in the district.
This RFA is seeking applications for projects that will promote and market agricultural products.
Funding Information
- There is approximately $250,000 available in 2024-2025 broken into two separate eligibility tracks.
- The maximum amount of funding an applicant may apply for is $25,000.
Project Duration
Proposed projects should be completed within one year of the contract start date.
Eligible Costs
Grant funds may be used for any of the following purposes directly related to completion of an eligible project, including but not limited to:
- Construction and renovation
- Machinery and equipment
- Advertising and promotion
- Salaries and wages
- Travel
- Supplies and materials
- Administration costs directly related to the GVRMA grant.
Project Eligibility
Eligible projects shall promote and market agricultural products. Specific projects may include the establishment, promotion or marketing of farmers’ markets; the increased access to New York farm products in communities of need; and the development of food processing and on-farm work skills. Eligible projects must be located in the nine county GVRMA region. The GVRMA region consists of the following counties: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, and Yates.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant Eligibility for Track 1 – $175,000 available
- Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit organizations;
- Municipalities; and
- Educational institutions
- Eligible applicants must be located in the nine county GVRMA region and/or the project must primarily benefit agricultural producers located in the nine county GVRMA region. The GVRMA region consists of the following counties: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, and Yates.
Applicant Eligibility for Track 2 – $75,000
- The following entities are eligible to apply for funding under Track 2:
- Not-for-profit organizations who are committed to utilizing MWBE partners and whose mission is focused on engaging communities of color across agriculture;
- Municipalities who are committed to utilizing MWBE partners and engaged in serving groups of color within agriculture;
- Educational institutions who are committed to utilizing MWBE partners and serving communities of color;
- Eligible applicants must be located in the nine county GVRMA region and/or the project must primarily benefit agricultural producers located in the nine county GVRMA region. The GVRMA region consists of the following counties: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, and Yates.
For more information, visit GVRMA.
