NE Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is inviting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops in Nebraska. With approximately $820,000 available, projects can include fruits, vegetables, and horticulture without a maximum grant limit or cost-sharing requirements. Funds will be available starting September 30, 2026, and must be used by September 29, 2029. For more information, visit the USDA website.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture. Please visit USDA’s website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp to view a comprehensive list of eligible specialty crops, ineligible commodities, and examples of projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops under the SCBGP.
NDA anticipates awarding approximately $820,000 to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops. A maximum grant award does not exist and neither NDA nor the SCBGP requires a cost sharing or matching requirement. All projects are subject to the availability of funds.  Grant funds cannot be expended before September 30, 2026, or after September 29, 2029. NDA reserves the right to offer an award amount less than the amount requested.