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New York State Farmland Protection Implementation Grants

State farmland protection grants that help keep New York farms in agricultural use.

About this program

The Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program helps counties, municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, and land trusts protect viable agricultural land through conservation easements and related farmland protection projects.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants generally include counties, municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, and land trusts working with New York farm owners on farmland protection projects.

Requirements

  • Applicants must follow the active RFP, document eligible farmland protection activities, provide required project materials, and comply with state contracting and conservation easement requirements.