Horticulture Fund Grant supports Michigan’s nursery and ornamental horticulture industry through research, training, and outreach that protect plants and plant products from unwanted pests.
The FY 2027 cycle replaces FY 2026, moving the proposal deadline from November 21, 2025 to November 20, 2026. Award notifications shift to the week of May 1, 2027; project initiation moves to June 1, 2027, and termination to June 30, 2028—each one year later.
The Specialty Crop Block Grants from MDARD fund research and innovation to strengthen Michigan’s specialty crop industries through science, sustainability, and industry-wide solutions.
The Food and Agriculture Investment Fund Grants support projects that expand food and agriculture processing and drive growth in Michigan, funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The Nursery Research Grant Program from the Oregon Department of Agriculture funds research on plant health, pest management, innovation, and sustainability for Oregon’s nursery industry.
HRI Strategic Grantmaking funds research with measurable, practical solutions to production, environmental, and business challenges in the nursery, greenhouse, retail, and landscape sectors of the green industry.
This MDARD grant funds projects that expand value-added agriculture, food processing, and resilient regional food systems in Michigan, with a special focus on underserved communities and supply chain innovation.