North Dakota is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Grants, which support projects that strengthen the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state.
The exact USDA funding amount hasn’t been announced yet, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will award the money through a competitive process. Eligible projects include pest and disease control, new seed variety development, crop research, conservation efforts, and programs that promote nutrition and encourage people to eat more specialty crops.
Applications must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. on January 12, 2026, and chosen projects will run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028. Full instructions, scoring criteria, and templates are available on the ND Department of Agriculture website.
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