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The Department invites eligible entities to apply for funds through the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program, which will allow SNAP participants to access the popular Community Supported Agriculture model by partially subsidizing the cost of weekly 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. An informational webinar will be held Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Register: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rceac62e7814c0f33e492bd6674c5e167. 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 pm on July 22, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. 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:
[email protected] All questions must be submitted by 4:00 pm on July 8, 2025.
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