The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has announced the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Donor Name: Kentucky Department of Agriculture
State: Kentucky
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/24/2023
Details:
The specialty crop program is intended to help make Kentucky specialty crops more competitive in both domestic and foreign markets,” Commissioner Quarles said. “Specialty crops make up a significant part of Kentucky’s agricultural economy, and there is plenty of room to grow. They look forward to another round of creative proposals.”
KDA receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for the specialty crop grant program and conducts an annual competitive application process to award grant funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must describe how the project potentially affects and produces measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public. Private, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and quasi government entities, including public universities, are eligible to apply. All projects are subject to the availability of funds. KDA will not award grant funds for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide profit to a single organization, institution, or individual.
For more information, visit Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.