The New York Farm Viability Institute is pleased to announce that the 2026 NYS Grown & Certified Research and Development Grant (GCRD) is open and currently accepting applications. The GCRD is administered in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
This program offers $1.36 million to help NYS Grown & Certified farmers, food processors and distributors cover the research and development costs needed to launch new NYS Grown & Certified food products or increase the production and/or distribution of existing NYS Grown & Certified food products.
The GCRD is a non-competitive grant. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If the application meets all the eligibility requirements, then an award will be offered.
What can be funded?
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Consulting services
- Technical service providers
- Market research
- Product development
- Food lab testing and pilot runs
- GAP and USDA certification training expenses
- Farm-to-institution specialists
- Other services tied to R&D
Who is eligible?
New York farmers, food processors, distributors, and others currently enrolled in the NYS Grown & Certified Program.
Funding Information
Application Period: June 26, 2026 – October 25, 2027 (Or until funds are exhausted)
Total Funding Available: $1,360,000
Required Match: 10%
Award Size and Duration
| Minimum grant award | Maximum grant award | Project Duration |
| $10,000 | $50,000 | 18 months from contract execution |
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