The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on
March 3, 2026.
Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop
industries through research, education, or market development. DATCP encourages non-profit
organizations, producer groups, government agencies, universities, and other agricultural
organizations to apply. Applications may involve collaborations or partnerships between
entities.
DATCP will use a competitive review process to select the most qualified projects. Selected
projects will be included in Wisconsin’s state plan, which is submitted to the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) for approval and funding.
Projects can receive grant funds between $10,000 and $100,000. Eligible project expenses
include compensation for personnel, consultant services, materials, and supplies. In
anticipation of receiving funding, selected project contracts and work, subject to USDA
approval, will begin in the fall of 2026.
Grant information and application materials are available at
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/SpecialtyCropBlockGrants.aspx. For more
information contact DATCP Grants at datcpdadgrants@wisconsin.gov.
Since 2007, the Specialty Crop Block Grant program has provided funding for more than 358
projects, totaling more than $20.2 million. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts,
nursery crops, herbs, and more. Find a full list of eligible crops and more information about the
program at http://www.ams.usda.gov/scbgp.
No responses yet