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DOEE's Office of Urban Agriculture administers funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide subawards to innovate research proposals that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the District.
DOEE's Request for Partners - USDA’s FY26 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is OPEN and accepting applications until May 11, 2026
DOEE seeks eligible entities to partner with DOEE on its application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program FY 2026 Request for Applications. DOEE intends to seek funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the District. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The deadline for applications is May 11, 2026. Read More>>
For a description of previously awarded projects, visit the USDA awards page.
Program Contacts:
For general questions contact [email protected] | (202) 731-7974.