Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding for Alabama Projects
GrantID: 76236
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: March 26, 2026
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This opportunity is aimed at strengthening agricultural sectors by enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture products, and nursery crops. It is part of a broader federal block grant program that allocates significant funding to states each year, and the state agriculture department invites competitive applications from qualified organizations to support projects that improve production, marketing, research, and competitiveness of these crops.
Funding is available through a competitive process where awards generally begin at around $5,000 and can go up to $25,000 or more per project, with higher ceilings possible for certain types of applicants like colleges and universities. The total funding allocated to the state can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, but individual project awards are tailored to the scope and impact of the proposed work.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, for‑profit agricultural organizations, industry associations, producer groups, and educational institutions. The emphasis is on projects that benefit a wide group of growers, producers, or the agricultural community in general rather than funding that exclusively benefits a single entity. Projects might involve research that leads to better crop quality or yield, marketing initiatives that help specialty crop producers reach new buyers, outreach or education efforts, or other activities that contribute to competitiveness and innovation in the specialty crop sector.
Individuals seeking personal financial support are typically not the intended recipients; instead, the grant is suited to organizations and groups that can implement lasting improvements. Proposed projects must be feasible, clearly tied to specialty crop enhancement, and align with program priorities set by the funding authorities. Selection occurs through a review process, and approved projects are expected to begin after official award agreements are finalized.
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