Advancing New York agriculture requires strong research, practical innovation, and collaboration between farmers, researchers, and agricultural organizations. The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) invests in research that delivers real-world solutions for New York farms and the broader agricultural community.

Our research grant programs support projects that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in New York State. Funded projects focus on applied research, innovation, and education that strengthen farm viability, improve production practices, and expand market opportunities.

NYFVI administers several competitive research grant programs that support projects benefiting farmers across the state.

USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

NYFVI administers New York’s USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, and nursery crops. These grants support research, marketing initiatives, education, and other projects that benefit the specialty crop sector and the producers who grow these crops in New York.

FVI Grant Program

Our flagship grant program, The FVI Grant supports applied agricultural research and outreach projects that address critical issues affecting New York farms. Projects often focus on improving farm profitability, strengthening farm management, developing new production practices, and addressing emerging challenges within the agricultural sector. Funded projects are designed to deliver practical results that farmers can use to improve their operations.