The Food and Fiber Processing Grant Program, administered by the Farm and Food Growth Fund (FFGF) on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, supports the scaling of existing and new products produced and harvested in New York State.
Donor Name: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding is available for the construction and renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase and installation of equipment. Priority will be given to projects that expand processing for fruits, vegetables, grains and beans for human consumption; plant and animal fibers.
Eligible applicants may apply for awards ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million. Of the $8.5 million available, $1 million is reserved for projects that use plant and animal fiber. Processed products developed through the grant must contain a minimum of 51% raw agricultural ingredients grown or raised in New York State.
Funding priorities include:
- Early/initial stage processing for plant and animal fibers including retting, degumming, decortication, scouring, carding, and combing
- Edible fruits, vegetables, grains and beans for human consumption
- Projects focused on products that support the Nourish NY, Farm-to-School, and NYS 30% Initiative, or Executive Order 32
- Processed products containing large majority of New York State grown/harvested ingredients
- Further geographic diversity of New York State food processing capacity
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Expansion of food and fiber processing and processed product creation
- Aggregation and storage, as part of a larger processing expansion project
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Improving food safety standards for processing facilities
For more information, visit New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
