Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects focused on research, training, plant health, and environmental sustainability in Utah. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. If you are using an updated version of Internet Explorer please turn off compatibility view for this website. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Office of the Commissioner Agriculture Mediation Program Commodity Marketing Orders Dairy Cattle Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Poultry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Information for Veterinarians Animal Import Requirements Brand Inspection and Registration Meat and Poultry Inspection Meat Processing Facilities Utah Horse Racing Commission Agricultural Loan Programs Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program Agricultural Water Optimization Program Land Conservation Program LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Marketing and Economic Development International Trade Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Pesticide Disposal Events Fertilizer / Plant Food Program 2026-27 Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Announcement Utah Noxious Weed Dashboards Plant Commodity Grading and Shipping Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act Specialized Products Division Utah Medical Cannabis Program Utah Grazing Improvement Program Home » Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Contact: Allison Ross, Grant Program Manager, [email protected] Applications will be accepted until Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:59pm. Please ensure your application is submitted early to avoid any technical disruptions as late submissions will not be accepted. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture — including nursery crops, and more. Click here for a complete list of eligible specialty crops . This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization. Applicants will apply through the Submittable platform using the link below and must have a Unique Entity Identifier to submit their application. Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI) can be acquired free-of-charge from the federal government at SAM.gov . This process can take some Application snapshot: target deadline March 8, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $50,000; eligibility guidance Producers, schools, trade associations, nonprofits, and farming co-ops headquartered in Utah. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Funding for on-the-ground projects that prevent, control, and reduce the spread of invasive plant species across Utah's agricultural and natural landscapes. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: ISM Weed Control Grant Applications Open | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. If you are using an updated version of Internet Explorer please turn off compatibility view for this website. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Office of the Commissioner Agriculture Mediation Program Commodity Marketing Orders Dairy Cattle Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Poultry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Information for Veterinarians Animal Import Requirements Brand Inspection and Registration Meat and Poultry Inspection Meat Processing Facilities Utah Horse Racing Commission Agricultural Loan Programs Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program Agricultural Water Optimization Program Land Conservation Program LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Marketing and Economic Development International Trade Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Pesticide Disposal Events Fertilizer / Plant Food Program 2026-27 Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Announcement Utah Noxious Weed Dashboards Plant Commodity Grading and Shipping Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act Specialized Products Division Utah Medical Cannabis Program Utah Grazing Improvement Program Home » News » ISM Weed Control Grant Applications Open ISM Weed Control Grant Applications Open The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is now accepting applications for the Invasive Species Mitigation Grant, a competitive funding opportunity that supports projects to prevent, control, and reduce the impacts of invasive species across Utah’s agricultural and natural landscapes. Funding is available to producers, landowners, conservation districts, local governments, tribes, and partner organizations working on proactive, on-the-ground solutions such as treatment, removal, restoration, and education efforts that protect working lands and ecosystems. If you have a project that will help safeguard Utah’s farms, ranches, and rangelands, we encourage you to apply. Application deadline for this grant is March 20. Funding details and eligibility: https://ag.utah.gov/fy2026-27-invasive-species-mitigation-program-application/ This entry was posted in News and last updated on February 6, 2026 . Taylorsville, UT 84129-2128 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6500 Utah.gov Accessibility Policy Application snapshot: target deadline March 20, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $150,000; eligibility guidance Universities, county weed boards, conservation districts, tribal entities, nonprofits, and private landowners in Utah. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Utah Agricultural Water Quality Grant is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: UDAF Grants | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. If you are using an updated version of Internet Explorer please turn off compatibility view for this website. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Office of the Commissioner Agriculture Mediation Program Commodity Marketing Orders Dairy Cattle Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Poultry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Information for Veterinarians Animal Import Requirements Brand Inspection and Registration Meat and Poultry Inspection Meat Processing Facilities Utah Horse Racing Commission Agricultural Loan Programs Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program Agricultural Water Optimization Program Land Conservation Program LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Marketing and Economic Development International Trade Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Pesticide Disposal Events Fertilizer / Plant Food Program 2026-27 Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Announcement Utah Noxious Weed Dashboards Plant Commodity Grading and Shipping Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Quilted Clothing Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act Specialized Products Division Utah Medical Cannabis Program Utah Grazing Improvement Program The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food administers several grants to help further the development of the state’s agricultural and food industries. Information on open grants and previous grant programs can be found below. Agricultural Water Optimization Grant Application Window: Now Open through February 28th Contact: UDAF-wateroptimziation@utah. gov This grant is open to irrigators needing to improve infrastructure to enhance water efficiency. Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Application Window: Now Open through March 8th Contact: Allison Ross, [email protected] Eligible applicants include producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Eligible projects must benefit more than one producer or organization and may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, plant health, etc. for specialty crops. Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant Application Window: Now Open through March 20th at 5:00 PM Contact: Aaron Eager – aeager@utah. gov The ISM Weed Control Grant is looking for weed control projects that target high-priority species and will reduce outlier populations. LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund Application Window: Now Open Contacts: Jeremy Christensen – [email protected] , (385) 441-4106 Formerly known as the LeRay McAllister Critical Land Conservation Fund, the Fund works to preserve or restore critical agricultural land in Utah by purchasing development rights on these critical lands. This fund grant allows farmers and ranchers to continue to utilize their land for Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $10,000; eligibility guidance Utah small farms and agricultural operations; nonprofits eligible for projects enhancing farm water quality. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.