Specialty Crop Grant

Specialty crop projects across Idaho will soon receive funding from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, thanks to the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  The State of Idaho allocated $865,672.94 from the federal program to projects that will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. 

Eighteen grant applications were submitted totaling more than $1.2 million.  A panel of industry representatives reviewed and scored the applications and provided input to ISDA for final selection.  A total of 17 projects were selected for funding.  These projects include research, educational and promotional activities for commodities such as potatoes, beans, grapes, seeds, apples, onions, stone fruit, mint and nursery

Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Eligible projects will solely enhance the competitiveness of U.S. grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant.

Press Release Announcing Funded Projects

List of Selected Projects

If you have questions about the grant program please contact Lacey Menasco at lacey.menasco@agri.idaho.gov or 208-332-8538.

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2010 Speciality Crop Grants
2010 Application Guidelines
Exhibit A-Application Cover Sheet
Exhibit B-Line Item Budget
Application FAQ's
Example Applications
Results of Industry Priority Survey
Announcement Press Release  

2009 Specialty Crop Grants
Press Release – Announcing Selection of Grant Recipients
List of Funded Activities

Reporting Requirements and Form
Quarterly Ledger Form
Semi-Annual and Final Progress Report Requirements


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For more information contact:
Lacey Menasco at (208)332-8538 or e mail lacey.menasco@agri.idaho.gov