County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Planning Grants
County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Planning Grants in New York aim to support local efforts to sustain the economic viability of the state's agricultural industry and its land base, while also preserving the environment and landscape associated with agriculture. Eligible counties can receive grants of up to $50,000 or 50% of the planning costs (whichever is less) to develop a county agriculture and farmland protection plan. The county must contribute at least 20% in cash (with no more than 80% in in-kind services), and two counties can collaborate on an application. Counties with an established agricultural and farmland protection board that have not had an approved plan in the last ten years are eligible for funding.
Award Range
$50,000 - $100,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Any New York county that has established an agricultural and farmland protection board and has not already prepared an agricultural and farmland protection plan that has been approved by the Commissioner is eligible to apply for funding under this RFA. A county that has an agricultural and farmland protection plan that has been approved by the Commissioner may apply for funding under this RFA for planning activities related to the updating of their current plan or development of a new plan if it has been at least 120 months (10 Years) from the date of such approval. For either type of application, two eligible counties may apply jointly. If applying jointly, one county must be designated as the lead county for contract purposes. For more information, visit County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Planning Grants.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
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