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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Nebraska Department of Agriculture (federally funded program). This federally funded program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, which include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture administers a competitive solicitation process for projects.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Nebraska Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a federally funded program to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as, “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
” The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding. NDA anticipates awarding approximately $820,000 to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops. A maximum grant award does not exist and neither NDA nor the SCBGP requires a cost sharing or matching requirement.
All projects are subject to the availability of funds. NDA reserves the right to offer an award amount less than the amount requested. Applicants interested in applying must do so by clicking here .
To view a recording of the FY 2025 Application webinar recording, go to play recording. FY 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Request for Concept Proposals Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Outcome Measures To access more information and examples of projects, refer to Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Agricultural Marketing Service (usda.
gov) For a full list of approved specialty crops, refer to USDA Specialty Crop Definition For questions, please contact: Nebraska Department of Agriculture casey. foster@nebraska. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities proposing projects that enhance the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops including floriculture). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $820,000 total anticipated. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by Nebraska Department of Agriculture (federally funded program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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