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Find similar grantsSpecialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is sponsored by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). Offers funds for projects that enhance the competitiveness of local specialty crops vital to Rhode Islanders’ health and well-being.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) The RIDEM/Division of Agriculture is pleased to announce the availability of Farm Viability grant funds for the purpose of enhancing the Competitiveness of Specialty Crops grown in Rhode Island.
Specialty crops are defined by this federally supported program as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, and nursery crops including floriculture such as Christmas Trees, cut flowers, honey, hops, and turf grass production.
Examples of enhancing the market competitiveness of specialty crops include, but are not limited to: Research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, food security, plant health programs, education, "buy local" programs, increased consumption, increased innovation, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, environmental concerns and conservation, product development, and developing cooperatives.
Please view USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for a comprehensive list of eligible specialty crops, ineligible commodities, and examples of projects that enhance the competiveness of specialty crops under the SCBGP. 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications are due February 28, 2026 DEM anticipates that approximately $270,000 will be awarded to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Rhode Island specialty crops.
A maximum grant award does not exist, and neither DEM nor the SCBGP requires a cost-sharing or matching requirement. During the 2024 and 2025 funding cycles, the average amount of funding, per award, totaled $43,785 and $41,756, respectively. All projects are subject to the availability of funds.
Grant funds for SCBGP projects cannot be expended before September 30, 2026, and a Purchase Order issued to the recipient from the State of Rhode Island. No funds can be expended after September 29, 2029. DEM reserves the right to offer an award amount less than the amount requested.
Questions regarding this grant and/or the competitive solicitation process should be directed by email to DEM. SpecialtyCrop@dem. ri.
gov or by telephone at (401) 222-2781 .
2026 Speciality Crop Block Grant Program RFP PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes Speciality Crop Block Grant Program Project Profile Template PDF file, about 2 mb megabytes Past Awardees and Resources 2024 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2023 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2022 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2020-2022 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2019-2021 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2018-2020 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2017-2019 Specialty Crop Grant Awardees 2013 Final Report, SCBGP (Farm Bill)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local farms and food organizations in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $270,000 available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is funded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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