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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Agriculture (in partnership with USDA). The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program provides funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.
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Ohio Specialty Crop Producer Block Grant Guide - Ambrook Ohio Specialty Crop Producer Block Grant Ohio Department of Agriculture Share https://ambrook. com/funding/oh-scpbg? utm_medium=referral Grant funding is provided by the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service.
Grants range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $150,000. In addition, all applicants must provide a minimum match of 25 percent of the requested grant amount. Project proposals are sought that will advance the long-term economic viability of the state’s specialty crop industry, while increasing the marketability of specialty crops.
Higher rankings will be given to projects that demonstrate profit potential for growers and that could boost employment opportunities in the specialty crop industry. Food and agricultural non-profit organizations, associations or commodity groups, universities and research institutions are eligible to submit specialty crop proposals.
Projects that have a focus on the benefit a particular commercial product, or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual will not be considered. USDA General Terms and Conditions can be found here . Please sure to select the terms and conditions specific to your projects award year.
Ohio’s SCBG Request for Proposals is now closed. 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) PLEASE SEE RFP FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.
PLEASE NOTE, THERE ARE SEVERAL PARTS TO THIS YEAR’S APPLICATION, LISTED BELOW: 2025 OH SCBG Applicant Information Form USDA Project Profile Template A PDF of appendices, which should include: An abstract or executive summary of your project (300 words or less) A budget outline of your 25% match Three letters of support for your project Current résumés for each individual working on the project Copy of IRS 501(c)3 determination, if applicable Below is an estimate of the timeline for Ohio’s 2025 SCBG Program.
January 2025: Gather stakeholder input/feedback Feb. 3, 2025 – Mar.
3, 2025: Ohio SCBG February 18, 2025: SCBG Application Webinar March 2025: Internal application review Early April 2025: Review Panel and project selection Mid-April 2025: Ohio recommendations and revisions to proposals Early May 2025: Submit selections to USDA (this is based on historically when applications were due to USDA) May – September 2025: USDA recommendations/revisions September- October 2025: ODA contract w/ projects (This will be after revisions are complete and USDA accepts them.
This date could be later depending on plan revisions and how long they take). Ohio Specialty Crop Block Grant Quarterly Reimbursement Request Ohio Quarterly Report Form SCBGP Performance Progress Report Template Instructions (pdf) 2025 OH SCBG Applicant Information Form USDA Project Profile Template What is a Specialty Crop? One-Minute Overview of SCBGP Due dates vary depending on award year.
Please click here to review due dates. Quarterly Reimbursements and Reporting: Reimbursement Request Form All annual and final reports are due December 1 each year. Project reports should cover their performance period, which is September 30 through September 29 each year.
Annual Report Template (for awards made 2021 and prior) Annual Report Template (for awards made 2022 and after) For directions on completing your report template, please refer to the document below. SCBGP Performance Progress Report Template Instructions (pdf) Please refer to the below documents for additional information on outcomes and indicators. Please refer to the document for the year your project was awarded.
Specialty Crop Outcomes and Indicators (Awarded 2022 and forward) Specialty Crop Outcomes and Indicators (Awarded 2021 and prior) Below are examples of changes that require prior approval and examples of those requests. Please refer to your project agreement and USDA General Terms and Conditions for additional information.
Extension of Grant Agreement (pdf) Special Purpose Equipment (pdf) Direct Farm Operating Loan Environmental Quality Incentives Program ( EQIP ) Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat Rural Energy for America Program ( REAP ) Rural Development · Closed Sep 30 A Climate-Smart Strategy for the Michigan Foodshed Star of the West Milling Company , U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Nutrition & Food Safety Local Food Food Systems Non-Profit Ohio Department of Agriculture This information was gathered from public sources.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food and agricultural non-profit organizations, cooperatives, associations or commodity groups, universities, and research institutions that represent specific specialty crop sectors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by Ohio Department of Agriculture (in partnership with USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. 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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