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Find similar grantsUSDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry). This federal grant program offers funding to projects that enhance the competitiveness of Maine-grown and harvested specialty crops.
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The FY 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) application period is closed. Only state departments of agriculture may apply for funding to AMS. For any questions related to SCBGP, contact SCBlockGrants@usda.
gov. * 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (pdf) *The NOFO is a primary resource for information about the SCBGP. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review it carefully and follow its guidance. If you are an individual or other non-federal entity interested in applying, applications for specialty crop projects must be submitted to the appropriate state department of agriculture to be considered for funding.
To learn how to apply for SCBGP funding in your state, contact your SCBGP state department of agriculture contact. A listing of the most recent state requests for proposals is below. * 2026 State Request for Proposals (pdf) The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is 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 agency, commission, or department responsible for agriculture within any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is eligible to apply directly to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for grant funds.
Organizations or individuals interested in the SCBGP should contact their state department of agriculture for more information. **Cost Sharing or Match** No federal cost sharing or matching requirement. Cost share/match should not be included in the submitted application nor subsequent performance or financial reports.
For more information, go to the SCBGP Awarded Grants webpage.
## Additional Information **For FY26 projects and projects going forward** * SCBGP Infographic (pdf) * Grant Performance Measures website * Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (pdf) **For FY21 projects and prior projects** * Evaluation Plan (Performance Measures) (pdf) * SCBGP Research Brief (pdf) * Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Overview (Video) * Definition of a Specialty Crop
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects must benefit Maine's specialty crop industry and may not be intended to support an individual business or organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – New York State is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) administered via the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) (Original Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service). Focuses on research, education, and innovation to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of New York specialty crops, addressing production challenges, pest/disease management, and environmental sustainability.
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM). The USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered in New York State by NYFVI, supports research, education, and innovation that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crops across New York State. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and related products. The program prioritizes projects addressing production challenges, improving pest and disease management, expanding research, and strengthening environmental sustainability. Small businesses can benefit as part of projects that broadly impact the specialty crop industry.
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Supports collaborative, multi-state partnerships (including Georgia entities partnering with neighboring states or organizations) to address regional or national-level specialty crop issues—such as local food distribution systems, supply chain bottlenecks, pest/disease management, and expanding market access for fruits, vegetables, and greenhouse-grown specialty crops.
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