Missouri Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Closed May 28, 2026
The Missouri Department of Agriculture administers the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to expand markets on local, regional, and international levels; develop distribution channels for specialty crops; and catalyze education, research, marketing, promotion, food-safety strategies, and crop-specific solutions for pests and diseases. USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, honey, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are individuals, community organizations, and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri. Eligible projects must enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S.-territory-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets.
Details
Deadline
May 28, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Terms
Funded projects receive grant funds on a quarterly reimbursement schedule; no advance payments are made.
Application Instructions
Applications for the most recent cycle were due Thursday, May 28, 2026. Apply via the Missouri Department of Agriculture SCBGP page.
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