Arkansas's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program passes through USDA funds for projects that make the state's fruit, vegetable, horticulture, floriculture and tree nut industries more competitive. Examples include food safety and FSMA compliance, nutrition education, production research and sustainability. Projects must benefit the broader industry rather than one applicant, and selected projects go into the state plan for USDA approval.
Eligibility
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Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, industry groups, community-based organizations, and individuals
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Projects must show a benefit to the specialty crop industry and/or the public, not a single organization or individual
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Minimum request $20,000
Details
Release Date
April 24, 2026
Deadline
May 8, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$20,000
Terms
Federal grant through the state plan; minimum $20,000 request.
Published amounts: Project proposals must request a minimum of $20,000 in funding.
Application Instructions
Application and details are posted on the ADA Grants page during the annual window (spring); proposals are reviewed by a committee and incorporated into Arkansas's state plan for USDA approval.
Deadline text on the page: 2026 cycle: 'now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) through May 8, 2026' (news posted April 24, 2026). Grants page: 'Information about the next application period will be posted when available.'
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Updated September 25, 2026
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