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Grant Opportunity ID
AGM01-LTG4-2021
Agency
Department of Agriculture & Markets
Grant Opportunity
RFP0254: Appraisals For Proposed Agricultural Conservation Easement Projects
Contact Name
Jeff Kehoe
Contact Email
jeffrey.kehoe@agriculture.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
This grant will cover appraisal costs for landowners considering the sale or donation of development rights on viable agricultural lands. Considering that appraisals are the principal factor used to determine the value of development rights for conservation projects, and pursuant to Section 325-a of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, this grant is being offered to land trusts to assist local governments with farmland protection efforts identified in Commissioner approved Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plans.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
June 24, 2022 / 04:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateFriday, July 15, 2022
Anticipated Initial Contract Length36 Months
Total Funding Available$500,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)$50,000.00
NarrativeEligible projects will pay for qualified appraisals for land owners considering a perpetual conservation easement on viable agricultural land.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateFriday, April 15, 2022
Questions and Answers NarrativeAll questions about requirements contained in this RFP must be submitted in writing and be received at the Department by 4:00 PM local time, April 15, 2022. Please submit all written questions to the coordinator for this grant opportunity: Jeff Kehoe NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets 10B Airline Drive Albany, New York 12235 E-mail: jeffrey.kehoe@agriculture.ny.gov A list of questions about the program which are received from potential applicants, and answers to those questions, as well as any changes, additions, or deletions to the RFP, will be posted by Monday March 7, 2022, in the Funding Opportunities section of the Department's website here: https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/RFPS.html under the heading “Questions and Answers,” along with the electronic version of this RFP.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit
Target Population(s)Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Agricultural Supports, Environmental Supports
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