Agricultural grant

Apply for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

This helper is tailored to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the program requirements on file, and the documents listed for this grant.

Max award

$200,000

Deadline

December 4, 2026

Agency

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Connect the project to farm viability, conservation, food systems, or rural economic impact.
Include acreage, production data, equipment needs, or operating history when relevant.
Eligible direct applicants to USDA AMS are state departments of agriculture or equivalent state agencies
Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops

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Project profile or narrative

Budget information

Assurances and certifications required by AMS

For subgrants, documents vary by state program

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