Please review each grant’s Request for Proposals (RFP) before applying to understand all program details and what is required of the applicant. Contact Andrew Holden, Business Management Educator, with any questions at azh6192@psu.edu or by calling 716-640-2656. If you know of a grant that wasn’t listed and would benefit the industry, please contact Andrew.

Grant info was compiled in August of 2026 and is subject to change.

 
Grants and Programs Available for the Lake Erie Region Grape & Wine Industry - February 2026 Handout
 

New York’s Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program Deadline Has Been Extended - August 18

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets announced they are extending the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program to Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop, and aquaculture producers are available here.

Grape growers who meet the additional criteria are eligible and encouraged to apply. I suggest beginning the application process now to ensure all parts are completed and submitted by the deadline.

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “I encourage all eligible farmers to take advantage of this opportunity. We worked to streamline the application process and make it easy and accessible. Eligible producers who complete an application will receive a direct payment ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to help offset the impact of federal tariffs. We hope that by extending the deadline, our farmers who are at their busiest this time of year will have the extra time they need to complete the application process.”

The program offers two tracks:

  • Track 1: Cow Dairy Farms

  • Track 2: Livestock, Livestock Products, Specialty Crops, Aquaculture

Grape growers should follow all instructions for Track 2 applicants.
Eligible applicants must fill out a general application, provide agricultural sales or milk production data, and meet specific criteria, including:

  • Applicants must have at least two-thirds of federal gross income in excess of $30,000 derived from agricultural activities, as defined by New York State Tax Law.

  • Applicants must produce eligible crops within New York State.

  • Eligibility and production data must be certified by a qualified financial professional.

  • All applicants must provide a complete substitute W-9 form, necessary for payment.

  • Dairy farm applicants must sign a records release form, allowing confirmation of milk production data.

Only complete applications will be considered for payment. The application and detailed instructions on how to apply, including a webinar, are available on the Department’s webpage.

I have worked with growers to make sure they are submitting completed applications and would be happy to assist and answer any questions you have about the application process. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are in need of assistance.

Business Management Contact:

Andrew Holden, Business Management Educator

Mobile (call or text): (716) 640-2656

Office: (716) 792-2800

Email: AZH6192@psu.edu