2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (New York) - fundsforNGOs

The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) is pleased to partner with New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) to manage the competitive grant program for New York State’s USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program application.

Donor Name: New York Farm Viability Institute

State: New York

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/26/2024

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: 2 Years

Details:

Specifically, this RFP seeks work that will achieve the following outcomes:

Improve Pest & Disease Control Processes
Develop New Seed Varieties & Specialty Crops
Expand Specialty Crop Research and Development
Improve Environmental Sustainability of Specialty Crops

Priorities

The New York Specialty Crop Block Grant Advisory Committee, composed of farmer members of specialty crop organizations and associations, and other industry stakeholders, has developed specific research and education priorities that are aligned with the USDA outcomes

Research and/or education that addresses a key production problem or need specific to NYS.
Developing and increasing the utilization of IPM strategies and programs.
Addressing native and exotic pests and disease threats through development of pest risk assessments.
Plant breeding for the development of crops resistant to exotic and native pests.
Applied R&D focused on extending the growing season through new technologies, or improved practices.
Developing new seed varieties and specialty crops with optimal performance under NYS conditions.
Market based research that enhances the competitiveness of a NY specialty crop.
Research, demonstration and training for innovative production practices.

Funding Information

Proposals between $50,000 and $250,000 will be accepted. Projects can be no longer than 8 quarters in duration, and all work must take place between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include: