The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (the “Department”) is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the New Fork Food for New York Families Competitive Grant Program. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED via the Grants Gateway to be considered for funding. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. The name for this opportunity is “New York Food for New York Families Track 1 $200,000 - $2,000,000 Competitive Opportunity” and the Grant Opportunity ID is AGM01-NYFF22-2022.

The New York Food for New York Families Program will maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency in New York State. This funding is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The goals of this program are to:

Support local and traditionally disadvantaged farmers/producers by building and expanding economic opportunities and creating new marketing channels.

Establish and broaden partnerships between New York farmers/producers and the food distribution community and local food networks to ensure distribution of fresh nutritious foods in rural, remote, and/or underserved areas.

Improve food access for underserved communities by tailoring distribution to unique local challenges.

All questions about this RFP must be submitted in writing (fax or e-mail) to:
Fatou Kandji
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
Fax: (518) 457-2716
E-mail: NYFNYF@agriculture.ny.gov

All questions must be submitted by 11:59 pm on December 16, 2022. Applicants must note that all clarifications are to be resolved prior to the submission of a proposal. A list of questions about the program which are received from potential applicants, and answers to those questions, as well as any changes, additions or deletions to the RFP, will be published on the NY State Contract Reporter website (https://www.nyscr.ny.gov) on or before January 06, 2023. Such official addenda are the only authorized method used to communicate substantive information including the clarification or modification of the timeline, terms, or other requirements of this RFP.
All bidders are responsible for keeping informed of any revisions to this invitation. All addenda shall be incorporated into the RFP which will be part of the awarded contract. If you are unable to access the NY State Contract Reporter website, please contact Carrie Lindemann or Ryan von Linden at procurement.info@agriculture.ny.gov.