Specialty Crop Block Grant
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The Specialty Crop Block Grant from the Delaware Department of Agriculture funds research and innovation to advance Delaware’s specialty crop industry.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; typical awards support research, education, or marketing for specialty crops.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of Delaware’s specialty crop industry through research, education, and marketing.
Description
The Specialty Crop Block Grant, administered by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Delaware’s specialty crop industry. Funding supports research, education, and marketing initiatives that benefit specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticultural and nursery crops (including floriculture). The program aims to foster innovation, promote growth, and ensure the sustainability of specialty crop production across Delaware.
