RSFI 2026 - Business Plan.pdf
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- 2138997
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- New York
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This is a Business Plan Template for the New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program (RFP #0423), issued by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The program aims to increase the use of fresh New York State farm products in K-12 school meal preparation across multiple school districts, reduce food insecurity, expand market opportunities for NYS producers, and strengthen the state's food system resiliency. Eligible projects are limited to capital improvements for regional school food infrastructure facilities, including aggregation centers, storage hubs, and commissary-type kitchens serving multiple school districts. The program is open to applicants in five eligible regions: Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, and Central New York. Grant funds of $5 million are available for construction, renovation, equipment acquisition, and facility development. The contract term begins March 1, 2027, and extends for five years.
The Business Plan Template is valued at 50 points within the overall evaluation process and requires applicants to address six key components: Introduction (10 points), Region/Market Analysis (5 points), Team and Beneficiary Schools (5 points), Farm Partners (10 points), Implementation Timeline (10 points), and Financial Summary (10 points). Applicants must document how their proposed facility will overcome regional obstacles to sourcing NYS farm products, provide resumes for critical project personnel, identify participating school districts with enrollment and CEP percentages, detail farm partner commitments including GAP certification and delivery capacity, and provide complete financial documentation including organizational audit statements and project budgets accounting for the full use of $5 million in grant funds plus any additional capital sources. The business plan must be submitted as a PDF attachment through the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RA-Agreement.pdf | ||
| RSFI 2026 - Appendix 1.pdf | ||
| RSFI 2026 Appendix 2 Cover Sheet.pdf | ||
| RSFI 2026 Program Specific Questions.pdf | ||
| RFP0423_RSFI 2026.pdf |
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Page 1 RFP#0423 Business Plan Template
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program RFP #0423
Statewide Financial System Event ID #AGM-RSFI26
2026 Business Plan Template
Please make sure your business plan addresses all of the following; you may also include additional details. The business plan should be submitted as an attachment to your application in SFS, it must be saved and uploaded as a PDF.
The Business Plan Template is valued at 50 points as a part of the evaluation factors.
1. Introduction (10 points)
Provide a background of your organization.
Please provide a detailed description of your proposed project. Please specifically address the questions below in the description.
• What obstacles do schools in the region face in sourcing NYS farm products directly from producers? How will your facility address these problems?
• How will your facility address the required project elements listed below?
o Defined steps on how the project will increase the use of NYS farm products o Multi-school district uses and benefits o Workforce/training element and/or community use elements
2. Region/Market Analysis (5 Points)
Please describe the region where your project will be located and why it is conducive logistically to accomplishing the project goals.
Please provide regional hunger metrics with a clear tie to how community use elements will address these needs.
3. Team and Beneficiary Schools (5 points)
Team
Please provide the names and titles of the critical members of your organization.
Please provide a list of individuals associated with the project.
• What degree of experience do the critical persons involved in the project have in grant administration, construction management, school food procurement, school wellness committees, developing and fostering project partnerships and/or conducting outreach to New York State farmers?
Page 2 RFP#0423 Business Plan Template o Please provide resumes for all people identified as having a critical role in the project.
Beneficiary Schools
Please provide a complete description of the school districts projected to be involved, including:
• Number of facilities
• Total enrollment
• CEP percentage
• Current farm-to-school activities
• Sample monthly menus
• Local sourcing obstacles faced by each district
4. Farm Partners (10 Points)
Please provide a complete description of the farms and agribusinesses projected to be involved, including:
• Listing of products grown or sourced from NYS ingredients
• Is the farm GAP certified?
o Does the farm or business participate in NY Grown and Certified?
• The delivery capacity of the farm
• Any plans by the farm to scale operations up
• Are the farms or businesses willing to participate in community events at the facility?
5. Implementation Timeline (10 points)
Describe in detail the proposed tasks and milestones throughout the five-year contract beginning March 1, 2027.
6. Financial Summary (10 points)
Describe any additional funding sources to be used in the project.
Please provide a statement of financial condition for your organization, including the current annual operating budget and the last third-party audit of your organization.
Please describe the budget of the proposed capital project including:
• How the $5 Million of Grant Funds will be used
• Where any remaining capital funds would come from
| 1. Introduction (10 points) |
| 2. Region/Market Analysis (5 Points) |
| 3. Team and Beneficiary Schools (5 points) |
| 4. Farm Partners (10 Points) |
| 5. Implementation Timeline (10 points) |
| 6. Financial Summary (10 points) |
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