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Find similar grantsSpecialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is sponsored by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). This program awards grant funding to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of Texas specialty crops and strengthen the long-term success of the state's diverse specialty crop industries.
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The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by: 1) leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; (2) assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops; (3) expanding availability and access to specialty crops; and (4) addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers.
TDA encourages organizations to develop projects to solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops pertaining to the following issues affecting the industry: Value Added/Industry Development Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). See lists of eligible and ineligible crops from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) website.
Proposals for grant funds should describe how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public, rather than a single organization, institution, or individual. Responses will be accepted from Texas state agencies, universities, institutions, and producer, industry, or community-based organizations that are involved with or promote specialty crops.
Grant applications must demonstrate that they will enhance the competitiveness of a Texas specialty crop industry. Grant funds may only be used for activities benefiting specialty crops. Grant funds must benefit more than one individual, institution, or organization.
Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual. Program email: Grants@TexasAgriculture. gov Application Materials and Instructions 2026 Request for Grant Application Specialty Crop Performance Measures SCBG Measures Quick Guide AMS-USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Definition of Specialty Crops 2021 H.
R. 133 Funded Projects 2008-2023 Total Funding by Commodity External Reviewer Information 2024 TX SCBG Review Committee Information/Instructions 2024 TX SCBG Review Committee Application
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects must benefit more than one individual, institution, or organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are due January 22, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is funded by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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