Grant
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC)
USDA
What you can get
Reimbursement: food safety plan development 75% (no max); plan maintenance/update 75% up to $675; certification cost 75% up to $2,000; database/portal upload fees 75% up to $375; microbiological testing 75% for up to five tests; training 100% up to $500. Apply through your local FSA office at a USDA Service Center.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due January 31, 2026. CY2025 application period ran January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 and is now closed. $19 million made available for CY2024 and CY2025 certifications. Watch for a new NOFA before assuming a CY2026 window.
organic transitionrisk management
Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.