The Foundation provides support for specialty crop research and promotion through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Research grants have included:
2024 Grant
Increasing Sales of Florida Radishes
This grant sought to increase awareness of the Florida radish industry to Florida consumers, with a goal of increasing sales of radishes for Florida growers. The Foundation engaged in a strategic partnership with Ten Acre Marketing during the grant period in 2024 and 2025, which included the launch of a Florida Radish presence on Instagram. While the campaign did not prove successful with the contracted grant objective, there were key learnings and takeaways applicable to the industry.
2022 Grant
Increasing Sales of Florida Sweet Corn
The grant aims to increase sales of Sunshine Sweet Corn and to educate consumers on ways to incorporate sweet corn into their diets during the season. The Foundation is managing this grant in collaboration with Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida and Fresh From Florida.