At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant is designed to support research and outreach projects that address significant challenges in the specialty crops industry. This includes both conventional and organic food production systems. The program encourages innovative, system-based approaches to solve industry problems.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is unrestricted. It's ideal for organizations and institutions involved in agricultural research and extension activities, particularly those focusing on specialty crops.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to integrate research and extension activities (except for Planning Projects)
- Lack of cost sharing or matching funds
- Proposals that do not address multi-state or regional challenges
- Projects that do not use a systems approach
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of cost sharing or matching funds
- Plan for integrating research and extension activities
- Documentation of multi-state or regional impact
- Systems approach outline
- Organizational information
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project implementation
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required.
- Projects must integrate research and extension activities.