Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026 The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2026 Spec

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026 The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal Farm Bill is allotting approximately $402,000 through a competitive grant process to fund innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. DDA will accept applications through May 18, 2026. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and floriculture. Projects should benefit the specialty crop industry and provide a positive impact with measurable outcomes. Grants are available between $5,000 and $75,000 for projects that may last between one and three years in length. Agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies, or educational institutions based in Delaware or with a business or academic affiliation based in the state are eligible to apply. Applications requesting funding for field crops, such as corn and soybeans, or animal agriculture, do not qualify for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Past Delaware projects have included expanding community-supported agriculture programs, research on new specialty crop varieties, deer deterrent methods to safeguard specialty crops, and marketing to promote locally grown specialty crops. Proposals for the upcoming fiscal year must be submitted to DDA by 4:30 p.m. on May 18, 2026. The grant evaluation team will review submissions, with selected projects included in the Delaware State Plan for USDA’s review and final approval. For more information about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program or to obtain an application, visit online at https://de.gov/scbg. Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026 The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal Farm Bill is allotting approximately $402,000 through a competitive grant process to fund innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. DDA will accept applications through May 18, 2026. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and floriculture. Projects should benefit the specialty crop industry and provide a positive impact with measurable outcomes. Grants are available between $5,000 and $75,000 for projects that may last between one and three years in length. Agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies, or educational institutions based in Delaware or with a business or academic affiliation based in the state are eligible to apply. Applications requesting funding for field crops, such as corn and soybeans, or animal agriculture, do not qualify for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Past Delaware projects have included expanding community-supported agriculture programs, research on new specialty crop varieties, deer deterrent methods to safeguard specialty crops, and marketing to promote locally grown specialty crops. Proposals for the upcoming fiscal year must be submitted to DDA by 4:30 p.m. on May 18, 2026. The grant evaluation team will review submissions, with selected projects included in the Delaware State Plan for USDA’s review and final approval. For more information about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program or to obtain an application, visit online at https://de.gov/scbg. Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. Delaware's Governor State Agencies Elected Officials General Assembly Delaware Courts State Employees Cities & Towns Delaware State Code State Regulations Business First Steps Phone Directory Locations Directory Public Meetings Voting & Elections Transparency Delaware Marketplace Tax Center Personal Income Tax Privacy Policy Weather & Travel Contact Us Corporations Franchise Tax Gross Receipts Tax Withholding Tax Delaware Topics Help Center Mobile Apps E-mail / Text Alerts Social Media Built by the Government Information Center ©MMXXVI Delaware.gov