Round 2 of the NYS Grown & Certified Infrastructure and Technology Grant Program is anticipated to launch in summer of 2026.
This program will provide $8.5million to support New York food and beverage producers, processors, distributors, and other eligible entities in bringing NYS Grown & Certified food and beverage products to market through investments in innovative infrastructure and technology.
Grant sizes range from $20,000 – $250,000 with a required 10% match
Priority areas include:
- Production automation and labor efficiency
- Distribution capacity enhancement
- Processing and packaging
- Food safety
- Environmental sustainability
- New product development
All funded projects must implement new and innovative practices or approaches that address industry needs and consumer demand, provide direct and timely benefit to the NY agricultural industry, and demonstrate regional significance. Additionally, applicants must be current NYS Grown & Certified participants or actively working to become certified.
CLICK HERE To read the Round One RFP for the NYS Grown & Certified Infrastructure and Technology Grant Program that closed in 2025.
This grant program is funded by New York State and administered by the New York Farm Viability Institute in partnership with NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM).