Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Agricultural Marketing Service · Opportunity number USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agricultural Marketing Service Department of Agriculture |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 10.170 |
| Posted | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Deadline | Dec 4, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 20 |
| Estimated total program funding | $14,300,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last updated here | Oct 16, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Local governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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