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See Below for a Request for Concept Papers and information on the Washington 2010 Specialty Crop grants.  Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, horticulture and nuts.

Here are the basic eligibility requirements.  (Click Here for WSDA Request For Concept Papers):
WSDA is seeking Concept Papers from non-profit organizations; local, state and federal government entities; for-profit organizations; industry trade associations; producers and producer groups; commodity commissions; and universities for projects that aim to enhance the competitiveness of Washington’s specialty crops. Project funds may only be used for activities that solely affect specialty crops. WSDA encourages partnerships, including those with other states, as well as projects that benefit beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers.
NOTE: Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that only benefit or provide profit to a single organization, institution or individual. Projects must benefit multiple beneficiaries.

If you are considering an application related to farm-to-school, I’d love to talk with you.  If multiple projects cover similar topics, WSDA prefers that they have some coordination and avoid duplication.

Tricia Sexton Kovacs
Farm-to-School Program
Washington State Department of Agriculture
(206)256-6150