The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a federally funded program, administered in Nebraska by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). NDA runs a competitive solicitation process and anticipates awarding approximately $820,000 to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops. A maximum grant award does not exist, and neither NDA nor the SCBGP requires a cost-sharing or matching requirement; all projects are subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility
Applicants proposing projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery/floriculture crops). Refer to the USDA specialty crop definition for the full list of approved specialty crops.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$820,000
Application Instructions
NDA announces a competitive solicitation via a Request for Concept Proposals (FY 2026). Interested applicants apply through the link provided on NDA's SCBGP page; an FY 2025 application webinar recording is available for reference.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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