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 Horticulture Fund Grant from MDARD funds research and outreach to protect Michigan’s plants from invasive pests, focusing on nursery and ornamental horticulture.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grants support education, outreach, and farmer-led research to promote regenerative agriculture across Michigan.
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.
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.