Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Grant Program Administration

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking letters of interest from eligible organizations to administer a $2 million competitive grant program for socially and economically disadvantaged farmers, including grant distribution, applicant outreach, award management, monitoring, and reporting.

New York > Department of Agriculture and Markets > Contracts & Purchasing


General
Open
2138950
Oct 08, 2026 12:00 PM
$2,000,000.00
Request for Information (RFI)
State
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Contact
mary.clark-smith@agriculture.ny.gov
+15184573574
10 B Airline Drive, Albany, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
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Letter of Interest
Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is conducting a Request for Information to identify eligible organizations interested in administering the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmers Competitive Grant Program. This is not a solicitation for proposals and will not result in a contract; a future Request for Proposals is expected. Eligible administrators include municipalities, public benefit corporations, local development corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. The program has $2,000,000 available, with up to $300,000 available for administration and at least $1,700,000 reserved for farmer grants. The administrator would develop and promote the future grant opportunity, receive and evaluate applications, make awards, execute and administer grant agreements, monitor awardee performance, provide technical assistance, disburse funds on a reimbursement basis, and submit periodic progress reports. Letters of interest should describe the organization's mission, grant or loan administration experience, ability to help applicants secure bridge loans and matching funds, experience with local producers and the target population, requested administrative funding, geographic service area, and comments on anticipated program-administration challenges.

Classification Codes
NAICS925120Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
PSCAA26AGRICULTURE MARKETING - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
grant program administrationfinancial assistance administrationfarmer outreach services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 15, 2026 06:00 PM-Informational Webinar (optional)
Oct 8, 2026-Letters of Interest Due
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