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John May Farm Safety Fund

Link
View Program Website
Sponsors
Bassett Healthcare Network, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Contact

800.343.7527
jmfsf@bassett.org

Purpose

The John May Farm Safety Fund provides financial assistance for New York farmers to improve safety on their farms.

Past projects have included:

  • Animal handling equipment
  • Updating outdated electrical wiring
  • Emergency preparedness and prevention
  • Ergonomic tools
  • Other items by request
Eligibility

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements below.

  • Residents of New York
  • Full or part-time active farmers
  • Annual gross receipts between $10,000 - $350,000 or a dairy farm that has fewer than 1,000 milking cows
Geographic coverage
New York
Amount of funding

Awards will not exceed 50% of the estimated total cost of the project, with a maximum award amount of $5,000. The number of awards and the award amount will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Projects must be completed in 1 year.

Application process

A link to the application packet is available on the program website.

Submit completed applications:

By email to:
jmfsf@bassett.org

By mail to:
John May Farm Safety Fund
Attn: JMFSF Team
NYCAMH
One Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326

By delivery to:
NYCAMH
6160 State Highway 28
Fly Creek, NY 13337
Attn: JMFSF Team

Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · New York



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