Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
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The Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds research and innovation to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of Idaho’s specialty crop industry.
Funder: Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum; typical awards $50,000–$150,000 for up to 3 years; total pool ~$2,000,000
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation of Idaho's specialty crop industry.
Key Information: No cost-share/match or indirect costs required; up to four proposals per applicant.
Description
The Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) with USDA funding, aims to enhance the competitiveness of Idaho’s specialty crops through a competitive grant process. Projects may focus on increasing nutrition knowledge, improving pest and disease management, advancing sustainability, enhancing food safety, developing new crop varieties, expanding markets, innovating production practices, workforce development, and research supporting conservation and environmental outcomes. The program encourages proposals that benefit the broader Idaho specialty crop industry and foster long-term growth.
