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South Carolina Department of Agriculture GAP Cost-Share Application is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). South Carolina growers can get reimbursed for SCDA inspection costs and additional USDA fees up to $750 for the cost of a first-time audit and $300 for each additional annual audit. To participate, applicants must grow specialty crops.
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Increased Processing Capacity and Efficiency Grant Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene Specialty Crop Block Grant Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Betsy Dorton, Director of Grants Administration Hannah Arndt, P rogram Coordinator, SCBGP, SCMSP, RFSIP Chris Doyle, Grant Manager, TEFAP, CSFP The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) administers numerous federal grants and cooperative agreements internally through the initiatives of its various departments.
Many inquiries are received by the SCDA Grants Administration office from individual farmers, growers, and producers looking for ways to fund their farm needs. Please keep in mind that government grants typically fund projects and research, not people or small businesses (including farms). Simply stated, State and Federal agricultural grants are not for individuals looking to begin, save, maintain or expand a farm business.
Federal grants are paid for by taxpayers, so there are very strict eligibility, application, selection and reporting requirements. Generally, an entity must be an IRS-designated-non-profit 501(c)3, cooperative, commission, university, or unit of local government to qualify for a federal/state grant. People and/or private businesses very rarely qualify for these grants.
That said, this page includes some resources that may be helpful in your search for assistance. The information included here is not all-inclusive, but provides a starting point for agriculture-related grant/loan research. As you study the opportunities provided here, remember to pay close attention to eligibility guidelines before applying for a grant or loan.
If you are interested in Starting or Expanding a Farm, click here . If you are a military veteran with an agricultural business, click Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund to learn more about grants of up to $5,000 to help start or manage a farm. Funding Available from SCDA The following reimbursement programs are available to individual farmers/growers/producers through sub-awards from projects of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Click on the name of the program to learn more. GAP Cost Share Application – Audit GAP Cost Share Application – On-Farm Improvement Cold Storage Cost Share Application CoolBot Program Guide & Information Market Development Educational Conference Cost Share Application Value-Added Packaging Cost Share Application Organic Certification Cost Share Application – Funding is currently expired for this project.
South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene Specialty Crop Block Grant Specialty Crop Multi-State Program NEW!
Agribusiness Development Grants Resources for Minority and Women Farmers Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement Funding Available from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service AMS Grant & Opportunities Fact Sheet Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Federal State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Regional Food Systems Partnerships Program National Institute of Food and Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Community Food Project Competitive Grants Program Food and Nutrition Service Farm to School Support Service & Training Grants Funding Agencies Informational Chart Funding Available from Other Organizations Remember, very few grants, whether by a private foundation or the federal government, provide funding directly to individuals.
However, if you are representing a non-profit organization, the South Carolina State Library offers free assistance with searching for private foundational grants as well as for writing grant proposals. Visit SC State Library Grants Research Assistance to learn more. Find What’s in Season in SC Click here for a full list
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina growers who grow specialty crops. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture GAP Cost-Share Application is funded by South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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