Alabama Department of Agriculture Opens 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced that the application period is now open for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, providing critical specialty crop funding in Alabama. The program supports projects that strengthen the competitiveness of specialty crops across both domestic and international markets.
This USDA-supported initiative focuses on projects that “enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets” including fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, horticulture, tree nuts, and nursery crops. As demand for locally grown produce in Alabama continues to increase, the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant offers strategic investment in research, marketing, and agricultural innovation…