Grant
NYS Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant — LAND Project (Second Offering)
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets / Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust
What you can get
$10,000–$50,000 in this second offering • For farm startup, improvements/expansion, machinery, equipment, livestock, structures and marketing; $750,000 is the program pool, not an individual award.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, New York farmers facing social and economic barriers, including diminished access to capital, credit or land; NEFOC determines program eligibility
- Coverage
- NY
- Deadline & timing
- Due November 30, 2026. Second offering announced September 21: applications open September 23–November 30, 2026. Contact NEFOC for application requirements. The larger awards mentioned for future offerings are not part of this round.
land programsbeginning farmermarketinglivestock infrastructure
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 3, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.