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USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM). The USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered in New York State by NYFVI, supports research, education, and innovation that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crops across New York State.
Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and related products. The program prioritizes projects addressing production challenges, improving pest and disease management, expanding research, and strengthening environmental sustainability. Small businesses can benefit as part of projects that broadly impact the specialty crop industry.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include not-for-profit entities, educational institutions, local governments, and other qualified organizations undertaking work that supports specialty crop competitiveness and long-term viability in New York. Individual farmers are not direct applicants; projects must deliver measurable benefits to the specialty crop industry broadly.}. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (New York State) are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (New York State) is funded by New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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