Specialty Crop Program


The request for applications has closed.

The 2026 request for application will open January-2026.


Interested in applying in 2026? Please familiarize yourself today with the application, grant manual, and reporting requirements below!

The goal of this grant is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Wyoming by increasing the production and consumption of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and floriculture. Projects considered in 2026 must have a start date no earlier than January 1, 2027 and end date no later than September 1, 2029.


APPLY NOW


2026 Application Process

  1. Complete Application and Appendices A, B, and C (above). These four documents constitute a complete application packet. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.
  2. Email your complete application packet in pdf form to Michelle MacDonald at michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov. Receipt of application will be confirmed by email receipt notification.


Questions? Please contact Michelle MacDonald at michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov or (307) 777-7323.




SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCER RESEARCH SMALL GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH JULY 2025!


The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is now awarding small grants toward research and extending the growing season of specialty crop producers. This grant is aimed to help improve specialty crop production problems associated with Wyoming's short growing season.


All grant projects must be completed by September 1, 2025.



APPLY NOW: SCGP Season Extension Application (word format)


Application Process

  1. Complete the application in word format (above).
  2. Email application to attention Nate Lauer at wyomingspecialtycrops@gmail.com.
  3. Application will have an initial review for missing information.
  4. Projects from qualified applications will be ranked by a review panel.
  5. Applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application/next steps.

Questions? Please contact Nate Lauer at (307) 222-9372 or wyomingspecialtycrops@gmail.com




ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


inside of a hoophouse in the middle of a growing season with lots of plants growing