Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) receives grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the competitiveness of Oregon's specialty crops. ODA accepts competitive applications for specialty crop grant funds annually. 

The following organizations can submit projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crop industries:

• Non-profit organizations

• Local 

• Government entities

• For-profit organizations

• Industry trade associations

• Producer groups

• Commodity commissions

• Public and private colleges/universities

The SCBGP is now open and accepting applications through the new online application system: https://data.oda.state.or.us/scbgp.html

See the 2026 Request for Applications for the SCBGP and the "How to Apply: Step By Step Guide to Online System" for details.

• SCBGP overview (video): https://youtu.be/kdneA5av0T4

• How to apply for the SCBGP (video): https://youtu.be/k7OhBjfmVZw

• How to Apply for the SCBGP: Step By Step Guide to Online System: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/Documents/Publications/MarketAccess/Speciality-Crop-Grant-How-To-Apply.pdf

• 2026 Request for Applications for the SCBGP: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/Documents/Publications/MarketAccess/Speciality-Crop-Grant-Application.pdf

• Sample SCBGP Application Example: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/Documents/Publications/MarketAccess/Speciality-Crop-Grant-App-Ex.pdf

• USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Information: http://www.ams.usda.gov/scbgp