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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects focused on research, training, plant health, and environmental sustainability in Utah.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. If you are using an updated version of Internet Explorer please turn off compatibility view for this website. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Office of the Commissioner Agriculture Mediation Program Commodity Marketing Orders Dairy Cattle Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Poultry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Information for Veterinarians Animal Import Requirements Brand Inspection and Registration Meat and Poultry Inspection Meat Processing Facilities Utah Horse Racing Commission Agricultural Loan Programs Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program Agricultural Water Optimization Program Land Conservation Program LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Marketing and Economic Development International Trade Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Pesticide Disposal Events Fertilizer / Plant Food Program 2026-27 Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Announcement Utah Noxious Weed Dashboards Plant Commodity Grading and Shipping Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act Specialized Products Division Utah Medical Cannabis Program Utah Grazing Improvement Program Home » Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Contact: Allison Ross, Grant Program Manager, [email protected] Applications will be accepted until Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:59pm. Please ensure your application is submitted early to avoid any technical disruptions as late submissions will not be accepted. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture — including nursery crops, and more. Click here for a complete list of eligible specialty crops . This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization. Applicants will apply through the Submittable platform using the link below and must have a Unique Entity Identifier to submit their application. Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI) can be acquired free-of-charge from the federal government at SAM.gov . This process can take some
Application snapshot: target deadline March 8, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $50,000; eligibility guidance Producers, schools, trade associations, nonprofits, and farming co-ops headquartered in Utah.
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$10,000 - $50,000 Deadline: Mar 8, 2026