Request for Proposals for North Country Agricultural Producers Grant (New York)

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is offering funding to eligible North Country agricultural producers for projects that expand markets for American agricultural products, create new markets, improve supply chains, increase access to market infrastructure, and promote long-term economic sustainability.

Donor Name: Adirondack North Country Association

State: New York

County: Selected Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 04/08/2026

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

ANCA has received funding through the USDA NRCS’ Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Program to support agricultural producers in the North Country Region. Funds will be allocated to projects that align with one or more of the stated priorities:

Supporting producers to develop sustained methods for expansion of markets for American agricultural products;
Creating new markets, improving supply chains, and enabling direct to consumer sales;
Improving collective resource sharing, access to market infrastructure, and promotion of long-term economic sustainability within the amplification of market expansion.

Funding Information

A total of $390,683 is available, and it is estimated that at least 40 projects will be awarded.
Applicants may apply for a grant of up to $10,000.

Eligible Projects & Expenses

Alley cropping
Composting facilities
High tunnels
Low tunnels
Silvopasture
Tree / shrub preparation and planting
Marketing assistance
Market development
Market expansion
Supplies or special purpose equipment that result in the creation and expansion of markets

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be located inside ANCA’s 14-county service area, which includes: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Oneida, Oswego, Warren, and Washington. Eligible applicants must: