Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Concept proposal deadline (Phase 1) | June 2027: State departments' full application submission to USDA/AMS (Phase 2)
Funding Amounts: ~$700,000 total available; typical awards $20,000–$100,000; average $50,000–$60,000; project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Colorado specialty crops through innovation, technology, and market expansion.
Key Information: Multi-phase application; concept proposals must benefit a broad group of specialty crop stakeholders, not individuals.