Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
Separately, the USDA Farm Service Agency has announced $1.625 billion in assistance for specialty crop growers through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. This is a one-time bridge payment based on reported 2025 planted acres, and key deadlines are approaching fast.
Key Dates:
Key Dates:
- June 1, 2026: Online enrollment opens
- June 8, 2026: Enrollment opens at FSA County Offices
- August 7, 2026: Application deadline
Grapes are eligible under this program. Fresh grapes qualify for $650 per acre (Tier 1) and processed grapes for $225 per acre (Tier 2). The payment limit is $250,000 per producer.
To be eligible, producers must have reported eligible acres for the 2025 crop year by April 24, 2026.
Learn more and apply at: www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/assistance-specialty-crop-farmers-ascf-program!
