Specialty Crop Research Initiative
ArchivedNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crops industries (as defined in Appendix III) by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. The program recognizes that for some specialty crops that are grown in a limited number of states, the multi-state nature of projects can be difficult to address. Except for Research and Extension Planning Projects, the SCRI program only considers projects that integrate research and extension activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose a unique approach to solving problems facing the specialty crop industry using a systems approach.
Who can apply
- Others
Contact
NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- PostedApr 13, 2026
- ClosesJun 15, 2026
- Award floor$50,000
- Award ceiling$10,000,000
- Program funding$175,000,000
- Expected awards0
- CFDA10.309
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