2027 transportation for youth to county and local fairs program
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2139731
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Kathryn Davis fairs@agriculture.ny.gov (518) 457-2716
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About this opportunity
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is soliciting proposals for the 2027 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program, with proposals due December 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and an informational workshop held October 20, 2026.
Eligible applicants are agricultural and horticultural corporations sponsoring annual fairs under Article 24 of the New York Agriculture and Markets Law, county extension service associations, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations, and Indian tribal organizations. Each organization may submit only one application. The Department notes that certain entities — including CCE Cortland County, CCE Jefferson County, CCE Orange County, and CCE Oneida County — were awarded identical or substantially similar contracts within the past five years.
The program funds transportation and related costs to increase youth attendance at New York State's 50-plus county and local fairs during the 2027 fair season. Eligible costs include transportation, fair entry fees, meals, agricultural educational programming, marketing, salaries, contractual services, and staff training; midway and ride expenses are capped at fifty percent of total project budget. Ineligible costs include vehicle purchases, indirect costs, fringe benefits, permanent signage, and expenses incurred before February 15, 2027. Contract performance runs February 15, 2027 through October 1, 2027.
A total of $475,000 is available. Individual applicants may request up to $25,000 per grant. Payment is made on a reimbursement basis; awardees receive an initial advance of up to twenty-five percent of the grant award, with the Department retaining ten percent until final report acceptance.
Proposals are scored on a 100-point scale: project description (20 points), work plan (20 points), cost reasonableness (20 points), project benefits (25 points), organizational capacity (10 points), and outside support (5 points). Only proposals scoring 65 points or above advance to funding consideration. The Department may award up to five bonus points for geographic diversity at its discretion. Written questions are due November 4, 2026, with final answers posted November 12, 2026. Award announcements are expected in February 2027.
Opportunity text
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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP0426_ 2027 County Fair Youth Transportation.FINAL.pdf |
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