Field Notes

News and Updates from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation

Mini-Grant Program

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Mini-Grant Program Delivers Measurable Impact Across New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

41 wineries, growers, wine trails, and regional organizations funded in 2025 program year The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced the successful completion of its 2025-26 Mini-Grant Program, which awarded $21,000 in small grants to wineries, grape growers, wine trails, and regional organizations across New York State. The program supported a diverse range of marketing, education, and business development initiatives, from targeted digital advertising campaigns and professional

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Expands Mini-Grant Program to Boost Marketing and Education for New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

**APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2025 MINI-GRANT PROGRAM. Each year, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) develops a comprehensive schedule of domestic and international marketing activities designed to promote the New York wine and grape industry. Funded by a mix of state, federal, and local entities, these marketing activities, along with educational and business development resources, are intended to significantly impact NYWGF’s mission goals and further