The Connecticut Department of Agriculture solicits applications on an annual basis for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, maple syrup, honey, horticulture, and nursery crops.
Donor Name: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/10/2022
Size of the Grant: $99,999
Detail:
The Connecticut Department of Agricultural (hereinafter, “CT DoAg”) is soliciting applications whose project specifically addresses the goals the United States Department of Agriculture (hereinafter, “USDA”) has for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
The goals of a submitted project must enhance the competitiveness of United States specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture (including maple syrup and honey), and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Priority Areas
- All projects must enhance the competitive of specialty crops.
*NEW INFORMATION Funding priorities for 2022 are as follows:
- Strengthening and improving food systems, including CT Grown value-added processing
- for expanded availability of CT Grown foods year-round
- Improving food security and/or implementing food safety requirements
- Research and development on controlled environment agriculture production systems and/or preparation for and adapting to climate change to strengthen Connecticut food production.
Funding Information
- The maximum award is $99,999
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Universities/colleges
- Municipalities
- Registered nonprofits
- State agencies
- Council of Governments
For more information, visit Specialty Crop Block Grant.