The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. It features a two-phase competitive process with an estimated $4.7 million available. Eligible applicants include industry associations, producer groups, commodity commissions, non-profits, for-profits, government entities, and educational institutions. Projects must not benefit a single commercial product or provide profit to a single entity.
Eligible applicants include industry associations, producer groups, commodity commissions, non-profits, for-profits, government entities, and educational institutions. Projects cannot benefit a single commercial product or provide profit to a single organization or individual.
