The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
The program aims to enhance the competitiveness of Mississippi’s specialty crop industry by supporting marketing, research, development, and access initiatives. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops such as floriculture. Eligible applicants are producer groups and associations, non-profits, colleges, and universities. Funding will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide profit to a single organization or individual. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026. More information is available on the department’s Facebook page.
According to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s official website, the department operates statewide to support agricultural efforts (…)
The department works to oversee, advance and aid the state’s varied farming sectors and trade for the advantage of growers and buyers (…)
An elected commissioner directs the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (…)
The department promotes local products and heritage through programs like the Genuine Mississippi initiative (…)
It offers services including Genuine Mississippi branding for local products and operation of the state farmers market (…)
The department also houses the state Agriculture and Forestry Museum,” according to its official website.
For more details about eligibility requirements or how to apply for the grant program, visit the official website.
