Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants

Department of Agriculture and Markets · State of New York

At a glance

Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants is an open New York state grant opportunity from the Department of Agriculture and Markets (State of New York). Applications are due June 1, 2027. Total estimated funding is $67M. Applicant types listed as eligible include governmental entity and not-for-profit. It is listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Dec 18, 2025Posted
Jun 1, 2027Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Dec 18, 2025
Close date: Jun 1, 2027
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $67,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS))

Grant opportunity ID: FPIG20
Status: Available
How to submit: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.
Anticipated award date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Anticipated initial contract length: 48 Month(s)
Questions due: Friday, January 09, 2026
Questions and answers: The Q&A responses will be posted on the RFA website. agriculture.ny.gov/rfa-0393-farmland-protection-implementation-grants-round-20-agricultural-conservation-easement
Service areas: Agricultural Supports

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS). GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Governmental Entity
Not-For-Profit

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

The intent of this Request For Applications (RFA) is to fund the implementation of certain farmland protection activities intended to maintain the economic viability of the States agricultural industry and its supporting land base and to protect the environmental and landscape preservation values associated with agriculture. Such activities must be described in or otherwise consistent with agricultural and farmland protection plans that have been adopted by counties or municipalities. Specifically, the Department invites applications for State financial assistance to enable eligible applicants to cover a portion of total eligible project costs for Agricultural Conservation Easement Projects with owners of viable agricultural lands that are at risk of conversion to non-farm uses. Each Agricultural Conservation Easement Project must result in a perpetual agricultural conservation easement.

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in New York).
Find out how to submitApply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date. Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyDavid Behm · david.behm@agriculture.ny.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before June 1, 2027Due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

David Behm
david.behm@agriculture.ny.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants”?

According to the official notice, applications are due June 1, 2027. The notice adds: “Due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Governmental Entity and Not-For-Profit. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $67,000,000.

How do I apply for “Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants”?

Applications go directly to Department of Agriculture and Markets, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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Source: New York Statewide Financial System (SFS)Verified yesterday