HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for an estimated $1.5 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
This purpose of this program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. These specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, lentils, horticulture and nursery crops.
Eligible projects include research, education, developing new and improved varieties, improving the capacity of the distribution chain, enhancing food safety, pest and disease control and improving efficiency and sustainability.
State or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community based organizations, nonprofit organizations and other specialty crop stakeholders are eligible to apply.
Proposals are due by 2 PM on Feb. 19, 2020. For more information, contact Program Manager Jim Auer at 444-5424, email scbg@mt.gov, or visit agr.mt.gov.
