OpenFederal grantUSDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020

Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

Agricultural Marketing ServiceCloses Dec 4, 2026(52 days left)$250,000 – $1,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This USDA program funds multi-state partnerships working on regional or national issues facing U.S.-grown specialty crops, such as food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state governments, federally recognized tribes, and public or state-controlled higher education institutions can apply, and cost sharing is required. For-profit businesses and small businesses should not bother applying, and neither should single-state projects.

Best for
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, State governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs, Projects serving only one state
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
74
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Marketing, Technical assistance, Planning, Food safety, Pest management
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
$250,000 – $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 4, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $250,000 to $1,000,000. The total program funding is $14,300,000, with about 20 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Projects must be multi-state partnerships benefiting two or more U.S. states or territories.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs, are not eligible to apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, are eligible applicants.

Summary

USDA AMS grants of $250,000-$1,000,000 for multi-state partnerships (nonprofits, state governments, tribal governments, and public higher education institutions) to fund projects enhancing the competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops through food safety, pest/disease control, research, and marketing initiatives. Cost sharing required.

About this grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through competitively funded projects. A multi-state partnership is a project that implements activities with measurable outcomes that benefit two or more U.S. States and/or Territories along with non-profit entities. The focus is to address regional or national level specialty crop issues, including, but not limited to, food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, and marketing and promotion. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. territory-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Food safety
  • Economic development

Program contact

Agricultural Marketing Servicesagpgrants@usda.gov202-260-8449

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