OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS)No deadline listed$10,000 – $200,000

Does this fit your business?

This Florida program funds projects that make specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and floriculture—more competitive, with awards from $10,000 to $200,000. It is for Florida growers, food businesses, and organizations whose projects benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole. If you are not in agriculture or food, or your project only helps your own bottom line without lifting the specialty crop sector, do not bother.

Best for
Florida specialty crop producers (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery, floriculture), Food and beverage businesses working with specialty crops, Nonprofits and industry organizations serving the specialty crop sector, Agricultural researchers and higher-ed projects benefiting specialty crops
Not for
Businesses outside Florida, Businesses not in specialty crops, agriculture, or food, Projects that only benefit one company rather than the specialty crop industry
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (agriculture, crop)
82
Strong Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food, agriculture)
82
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
79
Strong Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
67
Good Match
Finance & BankingCurrently accepting applications
65
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
63
Good Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Marketing, Food safety, Expansion, Technology, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$10,000 – $200,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $10,000 to $200,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Florida specialty crop producers or organizations: small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, government entities, and higher education institutions. The project must benefit the specialty crop industry and align with USDA program goals.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts list small businesses and for-profit businesses as eligible applicant types, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC that is a Florida specialty crop producer should qualify, but the notice does not address these business structures specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

Florida specialty crop producers or organizations can apply for grants of $10,000-$200,000 to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery, floriculture) through research, marketing, food safety, and related projects. Funded via USDA, administered by FDACS.

About this grant

Enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, floriculture, etc.) through research, marketing, food safety, and other projects. Funded through USDA and administered by FDACS.

Who can apply

Florida specialty crop producer or organization

Project must benefit specialty crop industry

Must align with USDA program goals

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Food
  • Economic development

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