Fiscal Sponsorship
CADE’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program allows farm and food businesses to apply for grants normally reserved for non-profit organizations. As a fiscal sponsor, CADE bears legal and financial responsibility for ensuring that any awarded funds are spent according to the agreed-upon purpose.
Fiscal sponsorship does not automatically provide funding. It is a contractual agreement where CADE receives a fee (typically 10% of project income) in exchange for administering the award. While there is no minimum funding requirement, we aim to work with clients seeking at least $4,000.
To apply for fiscal sponsorship, complete CADE’s application and email it to fiscalsponsorship@cadefarms.org with the subject line “CADE Fiscal Sponsorship Application.” Applicants must have a farm or food business enterprise based in New York State and provide either a FEIN or SSN (if self-employed).
If you're interested in sponsoring a project—or if you have any questions about the program—please email fiscalsponsorship@cadefarms.org with the subject “CADE Fiscal Sponsorship Program”or call 607-433-2545 ext. 2001 to speak to Kerry, our program administrator.
"Thanks CADE for your continued support through fiscal sponsorship; we are so grateful to your team! We wouldn't be able to do our cooperative farming and mutual aid work without you.”
- Nicole Yeo-Solano; Owner and Operator, Choy Commons