Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Applications are due January 23, 2025.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Priorities for projects in the state include pest and disease control for specialty crops; mitigation of pollinator risk; development of tools, strategies and new crops; and others that are listed online. Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations, producer organizations, government agencies, universities, and other organizations related to Florida’s specialty crop industry. Individuals, individual producers, for-profit businesses, or commercial entities may submit proposals. However, the project must focus on research, education, or demonstration and must benefit the specialty crop industry in a manner that can be replicated by other organizations.