FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program 2025

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. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED via the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to be considered for funding. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. The name for this opportunity is “FreshConnect CSA for SNAP” and the Grant Opportunity ID is AGM-CSA25
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program will allow SNAP participants to access the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model by partially subsidizing the cost of share purchases. The goals of this program are to:

1. Support producers in New York State by allowing greater access to their products statewide;
2. Allow SNAP participants in New York State the opportunity to access shares of fresh, locally grown farm food products; and
3. Strengthen the bonds between the farming and SNAP communities to raise awareness of the bounty of New York farm products across the state.

Awards for this opportunity will be made on a rolling basis to eligible and to qualified applicants until funds are depleted. A total of $250,000 in funding is available through this round of Request for Applications.
Applications may request a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $50,000 for the project to be considered.

Eligible Applicants Include:
• Not-For-Profit Organizations
• Indian Tribal Organizations
• Public Educational Institutions
• Local or Municipal Governments

All questions about this RFA must be submitted in writing (fax or e-mail) to:
Attn: “FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program”
Alison Nickford
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235
Fax: (518) 457-8398
E-mail: farmersmarkets@agriculture.ny.gov

An informational webinar on this grant opportunity will be held on March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Register for this informational webinar through the following link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rceac62e7814c0f33e492bd6674c5e167