Alaska’s Division of Agriculture announces the availability of grant funds to
enhance the competitiveness of Alaska’s specialty crops including fruits,
vegetables, horticulture, and nursery crops.
Donor Name: Alaska Division of Agriculture (DoAG)
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) distributes block grant funds annually, which are administered by State departments/ divisions of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBG) seeks to increase production, consumption, access, knowledge, and sustainability of Alaska Grown specialty crops, sustain farmers’ livelihoods, and strengthen local communities.
Potential grant recipients might include a group of professional producers, universities, extension services, soil and water conservation districts, or schools working in cooperation with a business or non- profit.
Examples of Eligible Products
- Fruits
- Culinary Herbs & Spices
- Medicinal Herbs & Plants
- Nursery & Horticulture Crops
- Annual Bedding, Flowering & Potted Plants
- Kelp
- Vegetables
- Tree Nuts
- Honey
- Turfgrass
- Tea leaves
Funding Information
- Each year, the Alaska Division of Agriculture receives approximately $250,000 from USDA for this program to distribute through competitive grants.
- The maximum award amount for this grant is $60,000.
Project Period
- The grant performance period for this grant is up to 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Only projects related to specialty crops are allowed under this funding source. Grant projects must benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole and enhance the competitiveness of U.S. grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets. Projects that benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single business, organization, or individual will be deemed ineligible for funding.
For more information, visit DoAG.
