The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (the “Department”) is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program.
Donor Name: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 year 5 months
Details:
The FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program will allow SNAP participants to access the popular Community Supported Agriculture model by partially subsidizing the cost of weekly share purchases. The goals of this program are to:
- Support farmers/producers in New York by allowing greater access to their products throughout the state
- Allow SNAP participants in NY the opportunity to access weekly shares of fresh, locally grown produce.
- Strengthen community bonds and raise awareness of the bounty of NY produce in regions across the state.
Funding Information
- A total of $250,000 in funding is available through this Request for Applications. Applications may request a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $50,000.
- Awarded contract term will be August 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants Include:
- Not-For-Profit Organizations
- Indian Tribal Organizations
- Public Educational Institutions Local or Municipal Governments
- Applications must select a CSA program to support which already accepts SNAP benefits as a form of payment. Applicants acknowledge as a condition of submitting a proposal that they are agreeing to abide by all current and future Federal rules and regulations that govern SNAP payments for CSAs.
- Community-led groups can work with an eligible fiscal sponsor to apply.
- All applicants will need to be registered and prequalified in the Grants Gateway prior to submitting their application.
Ineligible Applicants include:
- For-Profit Organizations
- Individuals
For more information, visit Department of Agriculture.