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Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

Agricultural Marketing Service · Opportunity number USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020

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49 days left (deadline Dec 4, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020
AgencyAgricultural Marketing Service
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.170
PostedApr 13, 2026
DeadlineDec 4, 2026
Award ceiling$1,000,000
Award floor$250,000
Expected number of awards20
Estimated total program funding$14,300,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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