USDA has announced up to $10 million in available competitive grant funding through the 2023 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. State departments must partner with organizations located in at least two different states to qualify. The grants support projects that address food safety, plant pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotions for specialty crops. Partner organizations that are encouraged to apply include specialty crop producer associations and groups, state agencies, universities, nonprofits, and other stakeholder groups and organizations. You can find more information here.
