Browse Ambrook’s collection of funding programs by Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP)

To apply, read the RFA carefully and fill out this form online.

Application

The Concord Vineyard Improvement Program is offering $1.3M to Concord Grape Growers to remove unwanted Concord Vineyards and replant grape varieties or other agricultural crops.	



Eligible Projects must be in one of these NY counties:
Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Erie, Niagara, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, or Tioga

Concord vineyards of an acre or more of land are eligible, whether active or abandoned with live and/or dead vines.

Each eligible project must not exceed $50,000

An eligible business plan must show an increase in production, enhanced farm profitability and/or increased environmental compatibility of the farm operation or IPM compatibility with neighboring vineyards.

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

A payment that requires some percentage of matching contributions by the recipient.

Cost Share

Wine

Grapes

Fruits

Specialty Crops

- VIP FAQs
- VIP RFA
- Sample Budget and Business Plan


Infrastructure

Equipment

Funding is up to $3,000 per vineyard acre which includes:
- 50% of removal cost of Concord grape vines up to $1,500 (labor, equipment, custom hire, land clearing)
- 25% of replanting cost up to $1,500 (trellis, plant material, labor) Seed costs are not eligible 

Removal projects should be completed within 12 months of approval.
Replant projects should be completed within 36 months of approval.

List of Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) Funding Opportunities