Pennsylvania Specialty Crop Block Grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting concept proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grant projects that will increase visibility and competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops. Applicants must submit a concept paper as the first step in a two-tier funding process. Projects should enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through market development, technology innovation, food safety, nutrition knowledge, sustainable practices, and/or pest management. State and/or local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other specialty crops stakeholders are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is January 24, 2020.