Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

The Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program is a competitive grant program that supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. The program is funded by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and has approximately $14.3 million available for funding. The program aims to address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects, and marketing and promotion. Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. The program requires a cost share of 25% of the federal funds being requested, and applicants must demonstrate a commitment to engage potential project beneficiaries as active participants. Some key points to consider for this opportunity include: • The program is competitive, and applications will be evaluated based on their overall merit and alignment with the program's purpose and requirements. • The program requires a cost share of 25% of the federal funds being requested, and applicants must demonstrate a commitment to engage potential project beneficiaries as active participants. • The program aims to address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects, and marketing and promotion. • Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. • The program has approximately $14.3 million available for funding, and the award period is 3 years.