Nebraska Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Concept proposals are due January 31, 2025.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture anticipates awarding approximately $820,000 to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops. Each project must identify at least one expected measurable outcome and indicator that specifically demonstrates the project’s impact in enhancing the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops. Proposals should be initiated by organizations, industry groups, or academic institutions, or should involve collaboration or partnerships between producers, industry groups, academics, or other organizations.