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Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)

Funds interdisciplinary agriculture projects for specialty crops across production, processing, and market readiness.

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SCRI provides up to $175 million per year to support integrated research and extension projects addressing critical challenges facing the US specialty crop (fruit, vegetable, tree nut, horticulture) industry. Projects must be transdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

In FY2026 applicants compete in two stages; the first …

Industries covered
AgritechBiotechFood TechRobotics
Grants under Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Between cycles

Supports specialty crop innovation in fruits, vegetables, and nuts through integrated grants for breeding, productivity, and safety.

$175M pool
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.nifa.usda.gov