Funder: Agricultural Marketing Service
Due Dates: June 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$86.6 million total; state allocations range from ~$288,736 to $28.9 million; up to 3-year project period
Summary: Supports state agriculture departments in projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, marketing, food safety, and access initiatives.
Key Information: Only state departments of agriculture are eligible direct applicants; no cost share required for FY26 but will be required starting FY27.