The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a USDA program that helps the Kentucky Department of Agriculture fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research.
Eligibility
Privately owned companies, small business owners, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and quasi-government entities (including public universities) are eligible to apply. Applicants must reside in Kentucky, or their business or educational affiliation must be in Kentucky. The KDA will not award grant funds for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide profit to a single organization, institution, or individual.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$413,908
Terms
For 2026, Kentucky anticipates receiving $413,908.66 in SCBGP funding. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.
Application Instructions
Apply via the KDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program page. Contact Anne Harney at (502) 782-4102 or Anne.Harney@ky.gov.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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