Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grants

Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grants is sponsored by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This program supports projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, and horticulture. Funding is available for marketing, research, and education to improve food safety and security while promoting sustainability.

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Specialty Crop Block Grants The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards funds to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops, which include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

## Specialty Crop Block Grant's Importance in Michigan * ### How Has Michigan Used The Specialty Crop Block Grants? * ### What are the Benefits of Specialty Crop Block Grants in Michigan? * ### Specialty Crop Block Grants Partnership in Michigan * ### The Specialty Crop Block Grant Impact in Michigan The 2026 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals will open on December 17, 2025 and will close on February 5, 2026 at 5 p.

m. EST. All applications must be submitted on the new MiAgGrants site under a Citizen or Business Account.

Find support and learn more about the MiAgGrants and MiLogin partnership. ### 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grantee Important Information 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Terms and Conditions Webinar ### 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Citizen Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services for their own personal transaction. Learn how to create a MiLogin Citizen Account(PDF).

Business Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services on behalf of a business, organization, or corporation. ## Grant Request for Proposal Package 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Overview Specialty Crop Block Grant Allowable/Unallowable Costs Dates are tentative and subject to USDA announcement.

### Release Request for Proposals ### Informational Webinar Seminar from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm 2026 SCBG Informational Webinar Slides *Due to technical difficulties with the Informational Webinar teams' link on the morning of January 7, 2026, please find two additional opportunities available for you to attend. The format will be question-and-answer relating to the Request for Proposals and the MiAgGrants system.

January 14, 2026 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm January 22, 2026 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ### Joint Evaluation Committee Meeting ### MDARD Submits State Plan to USDA _This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. _ ### USDA Reviews State Plan _This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals.

_ ### Award: USDA State Plan Approval and Sign Agreement with USDA _This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. _ October 2026 To November 2026 ### Grant Agreement Signed with Sub Awardees _This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals.

_ View dashboard of all MDARD grant recipients 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H. R.

133 Funding 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H. R. 133 Funding 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact theGrants Program.

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