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Find similar grantsNC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by N. C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (administered with USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds).
This program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. It accepts grant requests for projects that boost specialty crop production.
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NC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Enhancing the competitiveness, marketing awareness and research of specialty crops. The NCDA&CS administers annual grant funding received from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace.
Through a competitive process the department accepts grant requests from nonprofit organizations, commodity associations, state and local government agencies, colleges and universities. Individuals and businesses (including farms) are not eligible to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant. Projects must involve fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal plants, nursery, floriculture or horticulture crops.
Click here for a full list of eligible crops. The 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant application window is closed.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, commodity associations, state and local government agencies, colleges and universities. Individuals and businesses (including farms) are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $1.2 million total available, grants up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (administered with USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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