Marketing & Education Mini Grant Application

As of Monday, July 8th, funds for NYWGF’s Mini-Grant
Program have been expended.
Requests can still be submitted in the case that more funding becomes available. Thank you for your interest!

NYWGF creates an annual promotional and education strategy in advance of each fiscal year based on various factors including community surveys, member needs, market analysis, and budget. We do, however, recognize that it is important for our industry to remain nimble and responsive to opportunities that may present themselves throughout the year. To support the wineries and grape growers of New York, NYWGF is providing small grants designed to ensure opportunities are taken advantage of to their full potential. Beginning in May 2024, New York wineries, grape growers, wine trails, and regional promotional entities can apply for funding to support marketing or educational efforts that responsibly benefit New York grape farmers, wine producers, and consumers.

Grant Amounts

Winery or Grower – NYWGF Member
Up to $1,000 for either Promo or Educ/Bus Dev
Winery or Grower – Non-Member
Up to $500 for either Promo or Educ/Bus Dev
Non-profit Entity, Wine Trail *
Up to $750 for either Promo or Educ/Bus Dev
For-Profit Entity *
Up to $500 for Promo Only

*Non-Profits receive preference in funding decisions.

Mini-grants will be provided through a simple process.

Please fill out the application below, letting us know more about your plans. The description does not have to be long, but it does have to describe how you are investing the funds, and the outcome(s) you expect to achieve by March 1st, 2025. Funds should be directed at initiatives such as:

Virtual or In-Person Promotional Events
Regional or Winery Specific Campaigns
General Marketing to Support AgroTourism in New York Sate
Educational Seminars or Conferences
Business Consulting for Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Financial Management, General Business Planning, Marketing Strategies

Once approved, NYWGF will notify your primary contact and disburse the funds.

NYWGF will provide you with a template for reporting the outcome(s) of the funding by March 1st, 2025. Failure to complete this report may impact future funding decisions.

As of Monday, July 8th, funds for NYWGF’s Mini-Grant Program were expended. Requests can still be submitted in the case that more funding becomes available. Thank you for your interest.

Primary Contact (Executive Director or Board President):*

First NameLast Name

Title:*

Business Name:*

Email:*

example@example.com

Business Website:*

Phone Number:*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Secondary Contact:

First NameLast Name

Title:

Email:

example@example.com

Phone Number:

Organization Type

NYWGF Winery or Grower MemberNon-Member Winery or GrowerNonprofit OrganizationOther (For-Profit Promotional entity, etc.)

Amount of Funding Requested:

We are applying for funding to support:*

AdvertisingVirtual or In-Person Promotional EventsRegional or Winery Specific CampaignsGeneral Marketing to Support AgroTourism in New York SateEducational Seminars or ConferencesBusiness Consulting for Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Financial Management, General Business Planning, Marketing StrategiesOther

Activity Description: Please describe how you would invest this mini grant, and the outcome(s) you expect to achieve by March 1st, 2025. (minimum of 250 words)*

Comments or Questions:

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that a final report on the result(s) of this activity is due by March 1st, 2025. You also acknowledge that failure to submit this report by the deadline may impact future funding decisions by NYWGF.

Marketing & Educational Grants