2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant
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The 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food funds research and innovation to improve the state's specialty crop industry.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application to NHDAMF) | June 2027 (state submission to USDA)
Funding Amounts: ~$352,000–$360,000 total for NH; typical awards range from ~$5,000 up to $100,000; project period up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of New Hampshire specialty crops through research, marketing, education, and related initiatives.
Key Information: Starting in FY2027, a 25% non-federal cost share is required for all subawards.
Description
This grant program, administered by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (NHDAMF), funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Hampshire, such as fruits, vegetables, nursery products, floriculture, herbs, maple, Christmas trees, and honey. The program supports research, marketing, innovation, education, food safety, and other initiatives that benefit the specialty crop sector statewide. Projects must demonstrate broad industry benefit rather than serving a single organization or individual.
