The Intentional Development Group is proud to announce The Small Business Boost Grant, a program designed to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen the City of Youngstown’s economic landscape.
Donor Name: Department of Agriculture and Markets
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 06/24/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Small Business Boost Program, managed by The Intentional Development Group with funds provided by the City of Youngstown, will help boost the economic impact of Small Businesses within the City of Youngstown.
Funds are available for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the on-farm adaptation and resiliency to projected climate conditions. Applications must be for ONE of the following:

Track 1A: Livestock Management: Alternative Waste Management and Precision Feed Management;
Track 1B: Cover and Flare Projects
Track 2: Adaptation and Resiliency;
Track 3A: Healthy Soils NY (Systems and BMPs that support soil health and agroforestry);
Track 3B: Soil Health Systems; OR
Track 4: Agricultural Forest Management.

Funding Information
Total Available Funding: $28,750,000

Track 1A: Livestock Management: Alternative Waste Management & Precision Feed Management: $4,500,000 State Funds
Track 1B: Cover and Flare Projects $7,000,000 Federal Funds
Track 2: Adaptation & Resiliency $5,000,000 State Funds
Track 3A: Healthy Soils NY (Systems & BMPs that support soil health and agroforestry: $4,500,000 State Funds
Track 3B: Soil Health Systems: $7,000,000 Federal Funds
Track 4: Agricultural Forestry Management (carbon sequestration): $750,000 State Funds.

Eligibility Requirements 
Proposals for funding will be accepted from NYS Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Districts). Proposals may be for multiple projects and/or on multiple farm operations but must be for one Track only. Districts may submit more than one application, including separate applications for multiple Tracks on the same farm operation.
For more information, visit Department of Agriculture and Markets.