Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
About This Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through competitively funded projects. A multi-state partnership is a project that implements activities with measurable outcomes that benefit two or more U.S. States and/or Territories along with non-profit entities. The focus is to address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including, but not limited to, food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, and marketing and promotion. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. territory-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets.
Grant Summary
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 is a Agricultural Marketing Service grant providing $250K to $1M for university, nonprofit, municipality. Applications are due 2026-10-16 (closing in 2 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$250K–$1M
2026-10-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 from Agricultural Marketing Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Agricultural Marketing Service before the deadline.
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Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026?
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 is offered by Agricultural Marketing Service. The listing names these applicant types: university, nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 provide?
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 provides between $250K and $1M per award from Agricultural Marketing Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 deadline?
Applications for Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026 are due 2026-10-16 (closing in 2 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Agricultural Marketing Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026?
To apply for Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Agricultural Marketing Service.
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