RFA 0331 - New York State Grown & Certified Cooperative Marketing Program

The New York State Grown & Certified Cooperative Marketing Program aims to increase producer sales through marketing and promotion efforts. This program is designed for New York State agricultural producers who adopt food safety standards and enroll in an environmental management program. The total funding available for this program is $500,000, with individual funding requests not exceeding $10,000. The program encourages projects that create lasting exposure of NYS G&C to consumers. Applicants must participate in the NYS G&C program and have signed a licensing agreement. Applications must be submitted via the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal to be considered for funding. A webinar is available to explain the application process.