Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA). This program enhances the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. territory-grown specialty crops. While primarily focused on fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, etc., some livestock-related products like honey could potentially be eligible if they fall under the USDA's definition of a specialty crop.

Projects must solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and expand local, regional, domestic, or international markets.

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href, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for anticipated funding through the 2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Overview Eligible projects must “enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops” and expand local, regional, domestic or international markets and distribution. Projects must address one of the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry.

Improving the capacity of all entities in the specialty crop distribution chain to comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act ( 21 U.S.C. Chapter 27 ).

For example, developing “Good Agricultural Practices,” “Good Handling Practices,” “Good Manufacturing Practices,” and in cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems (including USDA Group GAP) for small farmers, packers and processors; Investing in specialty crop research, including research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes; Developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; Pest and disease control; Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops; Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems; and USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruit, maple syrup, honey, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).

View a list of eligible and ineligible commodities and the definition of the word “crop” at http://www. ams. usda.

gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop . All SCBGP awards are subject to the most recent USDA SCBGP Terms and Conditions of Award . All costs must be allowable in accordance with the federal cost principles outlined in 2 CFR part 200 Subpart E .

Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Process MDA will accept applications from individuals, individual producers, non-profit and for-project businesses, public and private colleges and universities, agencies, institutions, industry and community-based organizations or commercial entities only if the project focus benefits the entire specialty crop industry.

Applications are accepted on a competitive basis, and scored and ranked by an internal and/or external review panel. Applicants must be a legal entity and have the legal capacity to contract with MDA. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual.

Projects must impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry with strong information dissemination and outreach components providing results to benefit others rather than a single organization, institution or individual. The Department will consider grant awards up to a maximum of $50,000 for a specific project with a two-year grant period and a limit of $15,000 total for personnel and fringe benefits.

Funded projects are eligible to receive grant funds on a quarterly reimbursement schedule. No advance payments will be made. All outcomes and their associated indicators and data collection must occur within the project’s period of performance.

Complete and submit the 2025 MDA SCBGP Application Part 1, 2025 USDA SCBGP Application Part 2, and any attachments by 3 p. m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Late submissions will not be accepted. 2025 Application Files for Reference: 2025 SCBGP General Information 2025 SCBGP Frequently Asked Questions Quick Guide for USDA Application Part 2 2025 SCBGP Measurable Outcomes 2025 SCBGP Measurable Outcomes Quick Guide USDA SCBGP Terms and Conditions 2025 Application Files for Completion: 2025 MDA SCBGP Application Part 1 2025 USDA SCBGP Application Part 2 Application will open in a new tab.

Click the download button in the top right corner and save application on your computer. Open application from the folder where you saved it. Fill out application in Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than the web browser.

Application Posted to Website Grant Applications Due to MDA 3 pm Award Announcements from USDA Subrecipient Agreements Completed Does your application package provide the following information? Completion of Application Part 1 and Part 2 Supplemental Word Document (if applicable) when application “boxes” have word count overage Sufficient outreach communicating the results of your project.

Thorough justification demonstrating the project supports the specialty crop industry Verified all requested funds are allowable per the SCBGP Terms and Conditions Budget follows State of Missouri travel rate for mileage and meals and GSA CONUS rates for hotels Every section should be completed or documented with N/A One to two project support letters Previously Funded Projects Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2017 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2011 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2010 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2009 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients for State Fiscal Year 2008 For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program application process, contact Susan Bennett at (573) 526-9548 or Susan.

Bennett@mda. mo. gov .

On December 21, 2004, the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note) authorized the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants to state departments of agriculture solely to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.

The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) amended the Specialty Crops Competiveness Act of 2004 and authorized the USDA to provide grants to states for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012 to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H. R.

8) includes the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program which is continued for 2013 at $55 million. The “Farm Bill,” more specifically referred to as the Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into law February 7, 2014 and will be enacted over the next five years. Availability of USDA, SCBGP funding for 2014 is contingent upon implementation of legislation.

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