Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025

Market Growth for Specialty Crops: The program seeks to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of the commercial domestic market for domestically produced specialty crop commodities (Section 2(a)).

Support for Eligible Organizations: Various groups, including United States agricultural trade organizations, regional State-related organizations, cooperatives, State agencies, and certain private organizations, can apply for grants to promote the sale of United States produced and grown specialty crops (Section 2(j)).

Multiyear Assistance: The Secretary has the authority to provide assistance on a multiyear basis, which can provide more consistent support (Section 2(e)).

Resource Supplementation: Grant funds are intended to supplement, rather than replace, funds from non-Federal sources provided by eligible organizations (Section 2(b)(3)).

Funding Requirements for Recipients: Organizations receiving a grant are required to provide non-Federal matching funds that are at least 25 percent of the grant amount (Section 2(d)(2)).

Risk of Grant Termination: The Secretary has the authority to terminate a grant if the organization fails to follow terms, fails to implement its marketing plan, fails to meet goals, or does not adequately contribute its own resources (Section 2(f)).

Administrative and Audit Burdens: If the Secretary determines a review is justified following an evaluation or audit, the eligible organization may be required to contract for an independent audit of its activities (Section 2(i)).