Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Forecasted
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds research and development to enhance specialty crop production and competitiveness in New Mexico, administered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Funder: New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical total pool ~$600,000–$610,000/year; individual project awards often $20,000–$150,000; project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports research, marketing, and access projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Mexico.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), administered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), provides federal funding to projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops—in New Mexico. The program funds a wide range of activities, such as research, marketing, education, food safety, and increasing access to specialty crops. Projects may address challenges at local, regional, or statewide levels and are expected to benefit multiple stakeholders rather than a single organization.
