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 May of 2025 and is subject to change.

NY Wine & Grape Classifieds

If you are looking to sell or purchase wine and grape equipment, bulk wine, or grapes, or have a job posting for your operation, we encourage you to check out the New York Grape & Wine Classifieds. The classifieds website can be found here.

Andrew has recently taken over running this site, and although it has historically been used more in the Finger Lakes region, he is excited to have wineries and growers from across New York State and Pennsylvania start using it more.

It’s free to use, and is a good way to find a deal and sell anything wine and/or grape-related. A guide on how to make an account and post an ad can be found here.

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program - Equipment-Only Grant

Funder: New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, USDA

Details: This competitive opportunity is focused on funding equipment for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of agricultural food products (excluding meat and poultry products).

Amount: Eligible applicants may request awards in the amount of $10,000 - $100,000. No match is required for Equipment-Only Grants.

For: Growers, Wineries

Availability: Anticipated release in 2025 - check back for more information soon

More Info: https://agriculture.ny.gov/resilient-food-systems-infrastructure-program

Business Management Contact:

Andrew Holden, Business Management Educator

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

Office: (716) 792-2800

Email: AZH6192@psu.edu