2027 TRANSPORTATION FOR YOUTH TO COUNTY AND LOCAL FAIRS PROGRAM

Overview The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (the “Department”) is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the 2027 Transportation for Youth to New York State County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program (the “Program”). This Program will provide funding for transportation and related costs to bring participating youth groups to their county and local fairs during the 2027 fair season. There are over 50 annual county and local fairs for the promotion of agriculture and domestic arts operating throughout New York State pursuant to Article 24 of the New York Agriculture and Markets Law (hereinafter “county and local fairs”). County and local fairs are a longstanding piece of the fabric of New York State agriculture and play a vital role in allowing youth to explore and learn about agriculture. This Program will increase youth attendance at county and local fairs with the goal of enhancing youth participation in, and appreciation of, agriculture and the domestic arts. Successful projects will showcase local agriculture and expose young people to the fair atmosphere creating meaningful, long-lasting memories. Increased attendance at county and local fairs supports local agriculture and the economy. Eligible applicants include: • agricultural and horticultural corporations that sponsor an annual fair or exposition for the promotion of agriculture and domestic arts and receive premium reimbursements pursuant to Article 24 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law;• county extension service associations;• municipalities;• not-for-profit corporations; and• Indian tribal organizations. Available Funding A total of $475,000 is available under this RFP. Applicants may apply for only one grant pursuant to this RFP. Applicants can apply for up to $25,000. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: CCE Cortland County CCE Jefferson County CCE Orange County CCE Oneida County CCE Cayuga County Albany, Schenectady, & Greene County Ag & Historical Society Ulster County Agricultural Society CCE Niagara County Oswego County Agricultural Society Olean YMCA Action for a Better Community CCE Monroe County Lewis County Agricultural Society The Children's Village Erie County Agricultural Society CCE Chautauqua County Dutchess County Agricultural Society CCE Erie County CCE Madison County CCE Ontario County Opus Dance Theater and Community Services Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project