This page is dedicated to the Electric City Community Grocery application to the NYS Agriculture and Markets RFP that was released and due in 2024.
State of New York Ag and Markets RFP
This section highlights the RFP and the scope and type projects that the State funding will support.
Section 1 Introduction and Overview
Section for the introduction and overview for the project.
Section 2 Food Procurement & Pricing
Food procurement and distribution, Farms & agribusinesses to be involved (local emphasis), Pricing strategy: support for local and regional farmers & producers, Pricing strategy: inclusion of low-income customers, Pricing strategy: financial stability for the business.
Section 3 Community Served
Population to be served (USDA ERS Atlas), Outreach Strategies for public & partner organizations, Engagement of Underserved Communities, Food Security Impact: Goals & Tracking
Section 4 Project Team & Outside Support
Team: Names, titles, roles, Organizational Experience, Outside Partnerships, Commitment Letters
Section 5 Work Plan and tracking success
Project workplan and schedule, Monitoring and tracking project success