Specialty Crop Grants

Applications are currently being accepted by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  The United States Department of Agriculture has allocated Specialty Crop Block Grants to the state and ISDA will be passing through nearly $850,000 as competitive grants.  

Projects must solely enhance the competitiveness of U.S. grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant.  Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.  Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Idaho’s specialty crops, soundness and quality of the project plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. 

Applications are due to ISDA by April 6, 2012. 

Pre-application webinars will be offered January 24 and February 16.

If you have questions about the program or would like to participate on a webinar, please contact Lacey Menasco at lacey.menasco@agri.idaho.gov or 208-332-8538.

 

2012 Specialty Crop Grants
Specialty Crop Grant Fact Sheet
2012 Application Guidelines
Application Coversheet (Exhibit A)
Line Item Budget Form (Exhibit B)
Application FAQ's
Example Applications
Application Checklist
Application Process Webinar Presentation
Request a D-U-N-S Number

Previously Funded Projects
2011 Projects
2010 Projects
2009 Projects

Reporting Requirements and Forms
Quarterly Ledger Form (2009 and 2010 Projects)
Semi-Annual and Final Progress Report Requirements

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For more information contact:
Lacey Menasco 208-332-8538 or e mail lacey.menasco@agri.idaho.gov