Louisiana Farmers Can Apply for 2026 Specialty Crop Grants

Louisiana Farmers who grow speciality crops can now apply for a block grant.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service.

The LDAF anticipates at least $350,000 to be allocated to fund Louisiana projects. The grants will be used for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Louisiana-grown specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops, including floriculture and horticulture in either domestic or foreign markets.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Applicants must reside in Louisiana, or their organization or educational affiliation must be in the state. All applicants are required to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and include that number on their application.

To view the Request for Applications document detailing application instructions, scoring criteria, federal forms, project examples, and other helpful information from the USDA, visit  https://www.ldaf.la.gov/food/selling/produce/specialty-crops/program.

A complete list of eligible and ineligible specialty crops may be found at https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop.