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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Agriculture (funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service). The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Arkansas.
Projects should benefit the broader specialty crop industry and/or the public, focusing on areas like enhancing food safety, improving compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, increasing nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops, advancing research for production efficiency and crop quality, investing in conservation and sustainability research, and strengthening the resilience of specialty crop systems.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, industry groups, community-based organizations (nonprofits), and individuals in Arkansas are eligible to apply for sub-awards through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows minimum of $20,000 (sub-awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is funded by Arkansas Department of Agriculture (funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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