Now Accepting Applications – $1.36 million Available for Research and Development of New York State Grown & Certified Food Products
The New York Farm Viability Institute is pleased to announce that the 2026 NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant (GCRD) is open and currently accepting applications. The GCRD is administered in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
This program offers $1.36 million to help NYS Grown & Certified farmers, food processors and distributors cover the research and development costs needed to launch new NYS Grown & Certified food products or increase the production and/or distribution of existing NYS Grown & Certified food products.
The GCRD is a non-competitive grant. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If the application meets all the eligibility requirements, then an award will be offered.
What can be funded?
- Consulting services
- Technical service providers
- Market research
- Product development
- Food lab testing and pilot runs
- GAP and USDA certification training expenses
- Farm-to-institution specialists
- Other services tied to R&D
Who is eligible?
New York farmers, food processors, distributors, and others currently enrolled in the NYS Grown & Certified Program.
Funding Information
Application Period: June 26, 2026 – October 25, 2027 (Or until funds are exhausted)
Total Funding Available: $1,360,000
Required Match: 10%
Award Size and Duration
| Minimum grant award | Maximum grant award | Project Duration |
| $10,000 | $50,000 | 18 months from contract execution |
How to Apply
Please take the following steps before applying:
1. Thoroughly read the Technical Requirements to learn about the program’s eligibility, rules and structure.
2. Review the Stages of Food Product Development document to determine where you are in your food R&D/Product Development Journey.
3. Review a .pdf copy of the online application.
4. Reach out to the desired technical service providers for quotes and timelines for services.
5. Go to the Online Application Portal and start your application (new applicants must create a profile in the application portal).
Link to the Online Application Portal
Information Sessions (Linked below – Sessions will be recorded)
Tuesday, June 23rd (12:00 – 1:00pm)
Thursday, July 2nd (5:00 – 6:00 pm)
Q&A Submission
Please submit questions about the 2026 NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant to NYSGCgrants@nyfvi.org
We intend to update the posted Q&A on a weekly basis.
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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).