Grant opportunity: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program provides funding for the development and expansion of community gardens, school gardens, and urban farms with the aim of increasing food resiliency among New Yorkers. 

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, nonprofit educational institutions (such as K12 schools and universities), municipal government entities, Indian tribal organizations, and community-led groups applying with a fiscal sponsor. 

Grant Amount and Grant Period: Awards will range between $25,000 and $50,000, with a grant period running between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

Important Dates: 

• Informational webinar: July 29th, 2025
• Questions due: August 20th, 2025
• Applications Due: September 5th, 2025: 

For more information: For more information or to apply, click here. In addition, the Department of Agriculture and Markets will be holding an informational webinar on July 29th here. 

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program or the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.