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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Water Quality Analysis Cost-Share Program is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. This program provides reimbursements to South Carolina farmers for analysis of on-farm water inputs for generic E. Coli and General Coliform.
This can be beneficial for farms like Hazelwood Farms Dairy LLC to ensure water quality for their operations.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant | South Carolina Department of Agriculture With more than 22,600 farms and 4. 6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.
8 billion in annual economic impact. Specialty Crop Block Grant Specialty Crop Block Grant FAQs What are you looking for? Specialty Crop Block Grant FAQs The South Carolina Department of Agriculture receives annual funding from the United States Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Marketing Service through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
This funding allocation is awarded to applicants in support of the specialty crop industry in our state. Applications will only be accepted from producer, industry, or community-based organizations involved with specialty crops.
Each must include a project proposal that will clearly demonstrate that its purpose is to enhance the competitiveness of a specialty crop industry in South Carolina and use funds only for activities benefitting specialty crops (see link to definition below). Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina farmers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000 per year, per farm. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture Water Quality Analysis Cost-Share Program is funded by South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. 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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