PA Specialty Crop Grant
Forecasted
The PA Specialty Crop Grant funds research and innovation to advance the competitiveness and sustainability of Pennsylvania's high-priority specialty crops.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Phase I Full Proposal | December 2026: Phase II Final Grant Proposal
Funding Amounts: Up to $460,000 total available; no minimum/maximum per project; project period typically up to 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness and market presence of high-priority specialty crops in Pennsylvania.
Description
This program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, funds projects that advance the competitiveness, growth, and marketability of specialty crops not eligible under the federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program or designated as high-priority by the Secretary. Eligible crops include hemp, honey, hardwood, hops, flax for fiber, and barley, rye, and wheat for distilling, brewing, and malting. The grant encourages initiatives such as research, seed certification, improved distribution, food safety, seed variety development, and sustainability for Pennsylvania’s specialty crop sector. The program aims to benefit the broader specialty crop industry rather than individual organizations.
