HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, maple syrup, honey, horticulture, and nursery crops.
Projects must impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public. Projects cannot begin until after January 1, 2021, and must be completed by March 1, 2023. The maximum award is $75,000.
Eligible applicants include universities and colleges, municipalities, registered nonprofits, state agencies, and Council of Governments.
More info and complete application guidelines and forms are available at www.CTGrown.gov/grants, or by contacting Jaime Smith at 860-573-1944 or jaime.smith@ct.gov.
Applications are due to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture by 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2020.
–Connecticut Department of Agriculture