The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) recently announced that the enrollment window for citrus packinghouse and nursery equipment grants is open and will remain open through Sept. 1.
FDACS is offering 70% cost-share funding to support equipment purchases, equipment refurbishment and related infrastructure repairs for eligible packinghouses and commercial citrus nurseries in Florida.
PACKINGHOUSE COST-SHARE
FDACS announced that $11 million is reserved for citrus packinghouses. FDACS will reimburse 70% of eligible project costs; applicants provide a 30% match. Applicants must be registered citrus packinghouses operating in Florida and process citrus varieties regulated under Chapter 601, Florida Statutes.
Enrollment for citrus packinghouse equipment cost-share may be accomplished here.
NURSERY COST-SHARE
FDACS announced that $9 million is reserved for commercial citrus nurseries. FDACS will reimburse 70% of eligible project costs; applicants provide a 30% match. Applicants must be registered commercial citrus nurseries operating in Florida.
Enrollment for citrus nursery equipment cost-share may be accomplished here.
More information about the grants is available from Kirby Quam, assistant bureau chief of the FDACS Division of Fruit and Vegetables, via email at Kirby.Quam@FDACS.gov or by phone at 863-578-1944.
Quam will also be available at the FDACS Division of Fruit and Vegetables exhibitor booth at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event features a trade show and educational seminars for growers on Aug. 12–13 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Preregister for the Expo here.
Source: FDACS
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