Funder: Agricultural Marketing Service
Due Dates: July 7, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: ~$72.9 million total; state allocations range from ~$243,000 to $24 million; project period up to 3 years
Summary: USDA provides grants to state agriculture departments to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through marketing, research, and access initiatives.
Key Information: Only state departments of agriculture are eligible direct applicants; researchers must apply through their state agency.