Don't Miss Out on These Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Funding for Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation, and Food Scraps Recycling

DEC is pleased to announce $1.2 million in funding to support municipal projects to reduce wasted food, donate wholesome food and recycle food scraps.The application period is now open! DEC will accept applications September 5, 2018 to March 1, 2019 3 p.m. 

Read the full news release or visit DEC's website for additional information and instructions on how to apply through the NYS Grants Gateway. E-mail questions about the grant program to: organicsgrants@dec.ny.gov.

Funding for Emergency Food Relief Organizations

DEC is pleased to announce $800,000 in funding to support not-for-profit food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations to increase the amount of wholesome food available to those in need. The application period is now open! DEC will accept applications September 5, 2018 to February 1, 2019 3 p.m. 

Read the full news release or visit DEC's website for additional information and instructions on how to apply through the NYS Grants Gateway. E-mail questions about the grant program to: organicsgrants@dec.ny.gov.

Local Foods, Local Places 2018-2019 Application Now Open

Communities are invited to apply for a new round of planning assistance from Local Foods, Local Places. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2018. Local Foods, Local Places helps communities revitalize neighborhoods through development of local food systems. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Delta Regional Authority supported the program. The Northern Border Regional Commission will join as a program sponsor in 2018. 

Sign up for a webinar to learn more about the Local Foods, Local Places program and selection process: October 4, 2018 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information on this funding opportunity, visit EPA's website.