State-administered funds to boost competitiveness of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and nursery/floriculture crops. Each state runs its own RFA and deadline — check your state ag department.
Typical award
Typically $25,000–$250,000 per project, state-dependent
Deadline
State-run windows — most open spring, close summer/fall
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested
How to apply
1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact USDA AMS via your state department of agriculture before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Register in SAM.gov and get a UEI (this can take 2–4 weeks — start early)
4Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
5Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
6Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting
What you'll need
Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
SAM.gov UEI number and active registration
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit
Timeline & contact
Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time
Get help: USDA AMS via your state department of agriculture — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it
Ready to apply?
Applications go through USDA AMS via your state department of agriculture, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
Nevada's share of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funds supports research, marketing, and production projects that benefit the state's fruit, vegetable, nursery, and floriculture growers.
Farm or business must operate in NV
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Typically $10,000–$75,000 sub-awards from an ~$267,000 annual pool