Grow-NY
Funding
Up to $1,000,000
Deadline
May 15, 2026
Type
Competition / Prize
Availability
All 50 States
Annual competition for food and agriculture businesses. Awards up to $1 million to winners who commit to locating or growing their business in the Grow-NY region.
Food and agriculture businesses at any stage. Must be willing to locate in the Grow-NY region (Finger Lakes, Central New York, Southern Tier).
Business Types
Industries
USDA Rural Development
Planning: up to $75,000
USDA NRCS
Up to $450,000 over 5 years (90% cost-share for women/minority)
USDA FSA
75% of fair market value of lost livestock