New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter X - Grant Programs
Part 391 - New York State Food And Agriculture Industry Development Program
Section 391.2 - Project eligibility and selection process
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Projects eligible for the program are those that involve new product development; alternative production processing, distribution and marketing technologies; introduction of high technologies; or organizational methods that further development of the food and agriculture industry in the State. Projects involving farm woodland or fresh water aquatic products produced in either natural or man-made water bodies or in natural or man-made controlled structures shall also be eligible.
(b) Priority shall be given to projects that include public-private partnership investments, and with a strong potential for near term commercial application and long-term economic value to the State and localities.
(c) The selection criteria may also include the following:
(d) The commissioner may set aside up to 25 percent of any moneys appropriated for the purposes of the program for projects which the commissioner determines exhibit special regional or statewide significance for food and agriculture industry development and that meet the project eligibility requirements.