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North Carolina Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program). Supports projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in North Carolina; open to nonprofits, commodity associations, state/local agencies, colleges and universities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits; commodity associations; state and local government agencies; colleges and universities in North Carolina, excluding projects benefiting a single organization directly. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
North Carolina Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Cover Page, Project Profile Template (do not modify), IRS Tax Exempt Status documentation, Biographical sketches for key personnel, and Letters of support (at least 1, maximum 3). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
SCMP 2026 shows a December 4 close date on grants.gov. But if you sit in a participating state you cannot apply to AMS at all: your State Department of Agriculture is the applicant, and its internal deadline runs weeks earlier.
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