The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $485,379.75 Specialty Crop Block Grant to the Fondo De Innovacion Para El Desarrollo Agricola De Puerto Rico ("F I D A") under the CFDA 10.170 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill. This 3-year grant, with a performance period from Sep 30, 2024 to Sep 29, 2027, will enable F I D A to enhance the competitiveness of Puerto Rico's specialty crop industry through a variety of initiatives. Key activities include leveraging marketing and promotion efforts for specialty crop producers, providing research and development assistance, expanding availability and access to specialty crops, and addressing local, regional, and national challenges facing specialty crop growers in Puerto Rico. F I D A will administer the grant funds through sub-awards and partnerships to deliver supportive services and resources to the specialty crops sector across the territory. Performance evidence in the form of measurable outcomes will be required to track and evaluate the impact of the funded projects.
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