Specialty Crop Research Initiative

USDA-NIFA Posted USDA-NIFA-SCRI-011676

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.

Eligibility

Pre-applications may only be submitted by federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State Agricultural Experiment Stations, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$50,000.00
Award Ceiling
$10,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$175,000,000.00
Expected Awards
Not specified
Key Dates
Posted
April 13, 2026
Closes
June 15, 2026
Archive Date
July 15, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Agency Code
USDA-NIFA
Funding Instrument
Other