Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Applications close on February 6, 2025.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards funds to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops. Nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and local, state, and federal government entities, including tribal governments, are eligible to apply. Proposals for grant funds should show how the project aims to benefit and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public rather than a single organization, institution, or individual. The maximum award amount is $100,000 for research proposals and $125,000 for marketing, training, and education proposals