USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by MDAC; competitive grants that solely enhance the competitiveness of Mississippi specialty crops. Authorized by the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 and the 2018 Farm Bill; state departments of agriculture award the funds. Recurring annual cycle: the FY2026 RFP is available, with completed application packets due 5:00 p.m. CST on April 1, 2026.
Eligibility
Mississippi non-federal entities and individuals proposing projects that enhance specialty-crop competitiveness.
Application Instructions
Submit a completed application packet to MDAC per the annual RFP (FY2026 deadline April 1, 2026). Recurs annually.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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