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The Arizona Department of Agriculture is pleased to present the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Grant Manual. The purpose of this program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Arizona. For purposes of the program, specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). 



State and/or local organizations, producer associations, academia, community based organizations, and other specialty crops stakeholders are eligible to apply. 
SCBGP grant funds will be awarded for projects of up to 2 years duration. Examples of projects aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops include, but are not limited to: 
- Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops; 
- participation of industry representatives at meetings of international standard setting bodies in which the U.S. government participates; 
- improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems; 
- assisting all entities in the specialty crop distribution chains in developing “Good Agricultural Practices”, “Good Handling Practices”, “Good Manufacturing Practices”, and in cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems for small farmers, packers and processors; 
- investing in specialty crop research, including organic research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes; 
- enhancing food safety; 
- developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; 
- pest and disease control; 
- and sustainability. 
SCBGP funds shall be used for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual. 

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

Specialty Crops

 Almonds

Aloe Leaves

Blackberries

Filberts

Mamey Sapote

Mustard Greens

Parsnips

Passion Fruit

Pineapples

Plantains

Pummelos

Raspberries

Rutabagas

Watercress

Winter Cress

Yuca

Maple Syrup

Horticulture

Tree Nuts

Honey

Vegetables

Fruits

Maple Sap

Anise

Basil

Cassava

Chia

Cinnamon

Curry Leaves

Forbs

Fresh Parsley

Galanga

Ginger

Ginseng

Guayule

Herbs

Lotus Root

Marjoram

Meadowfoam

Mint

Moringa

Niger Seed

Oregano

Parsley

Pennycress

Peppermint

Pohole

Psyllium

Rosemary

Sage

Savory

Sorrel

Spearmint

Tangos

Thyme

Turmeric

Vanilla

Wasabi

Water Cress

Yu Cha

Hops

Almonds

Avocados

Carob

Cashew

Chestnuts

Hazelnuts

Jojoba

Noni

Olives

Pecans

Persimmons

Pine Nuts

Pistachios

Quinces

Walnuts

Macadamia Nuts

Coffee

Bees

Alfalfa Sprouts

Aloe Vera

Artichokes

Arugula

Asparagus

Bamboo Shoots

Batatas

Bean Sprouts

Beans

Beets

Bok Choy

Broccoflower

Broccoli

Broccolini

Broccolo-Cavalo

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Calaloo

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celeriac

Celery

Chives

Collard Greens

Coriander

Cucumbers

Daikon

Dandelion Greens

Dill

Eggplant

Endive

Escarole

Frisee

Gailon

Garlic

Gourds

Greens

Heart Of Palm

Horseradish

Kale

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Candles

Cilantro

Boston Lettuce

Green Leaf Lettuce

Iceberg Lettuce

Lolla Rossa Lettuce

Oak Leaf Lettuce

Red Leaf Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

Dry Onions

Green Onions

Bell Peppers

Zucchini

Turnip Top

Potato Seeds

Processing Potatoes

Russet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

English Peas

Green Peas

Snap Peas

Sugar Peas

Dry Peas

Ground Cherry

Wine

- SCBPG 2022 Grant Manual
- 2021 Arizona Specialty Crop Guide

Local Food

Farmers Market

Public Health

Compliance

Food Systems

The Arizona Department of Agriculture anticipates that grant monies will be available to successful applicants by late 2022. AZDA may place a per applicant cap on grant awards.

List of Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) Funding Opportunities