Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

Summary

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP) for 2026. This federal grant program funds projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and must involve collaboration across multiple U.S. states. The program is administered through Grants.gov and targets organizations capable of executing multi-state specialty crop initiatives.

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• Minimal detail provided — only a synopsis document type is available; full program requirements and funding amounts are not yet disclosed
• No scope of work, deliverables, or eligibility criteria included in the source text, limiting ability to assess competition fairness