Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds research and innovation projects to advance specialty crop production and sustainability in Massachusetts, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $20,000–$100,000 per project; project durations are usually 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the production, competitiveness, and sustainability of specialty crop industries in Massachusetts.
Key Information: Grant does not fund projects benefiting a single business or commercial product.
Description
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, funds projects designed to strengthen the specialty crop sector across Massachusetts. The program supports efforts to improve nutrition knowledge, distribution efficiency, food safety, specialty crop research, and the development of sustainable and organic production methods. Its goal is to boost the production, competitiveness, and sustainability of specialty crop industries statewide, fostering innovation and best practices for agricultural advancement.
