2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding Priorities

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) distributes block grant funds annually, which are administered by State departments/ divisions of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. AMS encourages State departments of agriculture to conduct outreach to interested parties, including specialty crop growers, processors, and/ or distributors to identify State funding priorities. AMS also encourages State departments of agriculture to develop their State Plans through a competitive review process to ensure maximum public input and benefit. The purpose of this survey is to identify 2026 SCBGP funding priorities.

To see reports on past projects Alaska has completed please follow this link: Previous Projects for Alaska Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

If you would like to see more information of what other states have funded or what is eligible for funding, please visit this page: USDA SCBGP Awarded Grants

For a definition of specialty crops visit: USDA AMS Specialty Crop Definition