Idaho Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture anticipates receiving over $2 million from USDA which will be awarded to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.

Last year, ISDA awarded funding to 13 projects, with an average allocation of $122,800 each. Projects benefitted beans, garlic, hops, oilseed, onions, potatoes, wine, and more. Activities included domestic and international market expansion and trade facilitation, pest and disease control, crop management and education.

An application webinar will be held Friday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. MT. Application materials and information about the webinar are available on the ISDA's Website.

For more information on grant applications, contact Brenden Meyet at (208) 332-8547 or Brenden.Meyet@isda.idaho.gov. 

USDA defines specialty crops covered by this program as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops including floriculture and honey. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of Idaho grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than a single organization, institution or individual.

The deadline for submitting all application materials is Sunday, March 8th.

Click Here to learn more about the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants.

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