Trending...
- Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting notice
- Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice
- Maryland: Department Seeks Grant Proposals for its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
ANNAPOLIS, MD (Feb. 12, 2024) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, a reimbursement grant program designed to boost the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. The department has announced that approximately $400,000 in funding will be available for eligible non-profit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies, and other organizations.
Specialty crops, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, include fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, honey, hops, grapes, maple syrup, Christmas trees, and nursery crops. The department is seeking applications for projects that aim to promote or enhance the production of and access to these specialty crops in Maryland.
According to Secretary Kevin Atticks, Maryland farmers have been finding great success by diversifying their crops or venturing into new specialty crop endeavors. The department hopes that this grant program will further support and encourage such efforts.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis with a minimum amount of $15,000 per project. In previous years, grants have ranged from $15,000 to $140,000. Projects must have a duration of up to two years and must conclude by November 15th 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential impact on specialty crop producers in Maryland.
More on Marylandian
Applicants must either be residents of Maryland or have a business or educational affiliation within the state. Proposals can be submitted online through Maryland OneStop and must be completed by Sunday March 31st at 11:59 p.m. All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the program manager and review committee.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded through the U.S. Farm Bill via the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and is administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
To provide more information about the program and application process, an informational Zoom webinar will be held on Thursday February 22nd at 3:00 pm. For any questions or inquiries, interested parties can contact Karen Fedor at scbgp.mda@maryland.gov or 410-841-5773. Additional information about the program can also be found on the department's website.
The deadline to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is fast approaching, so eligible organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit their proposals before March 31st. This grant program presents a valuable opportunity for Maryland's specialty crop producers to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the state's agricultural industry.
Specialty crops, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, include fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, honey, hops, grapes, maple syrup, Christmas trees, and nursery crops. The department is seeking applications for projects that aim to promote or enhance the production of and access to these specialty crops in Maryland.
According to Secretary Kevin Atticks, Maryland farmers have been finding great success by diversifying their crops or venturing into new specialty crop endeavors. The department hopes that this grant program will further support and encourage such efforts.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis with a minimum amount of $15,000 per project. In previous years, grants have ranged from $15,000 to $140,000. Projects must have a duration of up to two years and must conclude by November 15th 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential impact on specialty crop producers in Maryland.
More on Marylandian
- Shape the Future of OpenSSL: Election Period Open Now!
- LIB Empowers Uzbekistan's Automotive Industry: A New Era of Quality Assurance
- TijaraIQ.com Launches as Iraq's Free Marketplace for Buying, Selling, and Creating Opportunities
- Big News!! Best Sac Homes Group Partners with LPT Realty
- Juventix Regenerative Medical PRP Highlighted in University-Published Research Study
Applicants must either be residents of Maryland or have a business or educational affiliation within the state. Proposals can be submitted online through Maryland OneStop and must be completed by Sunday March 31st at 11:59 p.m. All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the program manager and review committee.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded through the U.S. Farm Bill via the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and is administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
To provide more information about the program and application process, an informational Zoom webinar will be held on Thursday February 22nd at 3:00 pm. For any questions or inquiries, interested parties can contact Karen Fedor at scbgp.mda@maryland.gov or 410-841-5773. Additional information about the program can also be found on the department's website.
The deadline to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is fast approaching, so eligible organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit their proposals before March 31st. This grant program presents a valuable opportunity for Maryland's specialty crop producers to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the state's agricultural industry.
0 Comments
Latest on Marylandian
- Loyal American Airlines Passenger and Son of 33-Year Employee Files Legal Action Against Airline for Racial Bias, Unlawful Ban, and Injustice
- OneSolution® Dental Implant Centers Offers Advanced Zygomatic Dental Implant Solutions
- VenturEd Fellowship Shatters Barriers: Underrepresented High School Students Lead Innovation in Tech
- Pittsburgh Professional Women invites all Women and Allies to MONEY CLUB
- Speranza Dental Implant Center's New Website Launch!
- Education Through Music-Los Angeles to Host 19th Year Benefit Gala on Friday December 6th at Skirball Cultural Center
- Celebrating A Decade Of Young Storytellers: The 10th Annual Flint Youth Film Festival Opens For Entries
- Maryland: Winter Ban on Spreading Manure Begins December 16
- Tween Magazine Launches to Empower and Inspire Preteen Girls
- IOTAP (Work 365) Earns SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Reinforcing Data Security Leadership
- Lake Norman Philharmonic - Annual Holiday Concert
- MPT Series Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Locations in Five Eastern Shore Counties During December 3 Episode
- Kiddie Academy® announces $50,000 in annual giving
- "Federal Complaint Filed: David Medeiros Uncovers Medicaid Mismanagement, ADA Violations, and Systemic Failures in Connecticut"
- NEXS BioMedica Urges Policy Reforms to Combat Obesity with Accelerated Drug Development
- Introducing Feelness: A Revolutionary Solution for Physical Self-Care Without the Fitness Lifestyle
- Omnitronics Wins Software Combined 2024 AI Innovation Award
- Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice
- Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting notice
- Mrs Elemental® USA Rebrands to Empower Married Women Across the Nation