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The application below must be received physically by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food by the deadline, not just postmarked.

Physical Mailing Address:
NHDAMF Mini Grants
PO Box 2042
25 Capitol Street Second Floor
Concord NH 03302-2042

Maria J Vanderwoude

The New Hampshire Agricultural Promotion Mini-Grant Program offers matching grants of up to $1,000 to organizations that wish to conduct a project focused on promoting New Hampshire agriculture. Grant recipients are selected from a pool of qualified applicants.

Applications are distributed and awards made as funding allows. Applications are typically available in December and awards are usually made by the following March.



The New Hampshire Agricultural Promotion Mini-Grant Program offers matching grants of up to $1,000 to organizations that wish to conduct a project focused on promoting New Hampshire agriculture. Grant recipients are selected from a pool of qualified applicants.
Applications are distributed and awards made as funding allows. Applications are typically available in December and awards are usually made by the following March.

- Applications will be accepted from organizations or commodity groups engaged in production, marketing or promotion of New Hampshire agricultural products. 
- An organization must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to be eligible to apply and provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the NH Secretary of State, prior to funds distribution. 
- Applicants previously receiving a Mini-Grant are eligible to apply again, but it must be for a new project that has not previously received Mini-Grant funding. 
- Projects may include, but are not limited to: 
    - Publicity/public relations 
    - Merchandising 
    - Advertising 
    - Demonstrations 
    - Contests 
    - Website promotion 
    - Point-of-purchase materials 
    - Printing & distribution of brochures, or other promotional publications
- No funds shall be used for administrative costs, salaries, overhead. Individual businesses are not eligible.

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

Grant

- 2022 Mini-Grant Application Form 
- 2022 Criteria Information Sheet 

Farmers Market

Food Systems

Applications are distributed and awards made as funding allows. Applications are typically available in December and awards are usually made by the following March.

All applications must be both digitally and physically submitted by 4 pm on April 4, 2022 with the designated information and format as indicated below. 
Applications must be submitted providing the requested information and precisely following the USDA SCBG application format. Application must include: 
1. Completed cover page 
2. Completed Project Profile Template 
3. Any support documents 

Please submit your proposal digitally in MS WORD (or compatible) format only, using the provided USDA SCBG Project Profile Template. No PDFs will be accepted.
Submit your digital application by email to maria.j.vanderwoude@agr.nh.gov.

Additionally, four (4) printed copies of the entire proposal must be received in by the NHDAMF office no later than 4 pm on April 4, 2022. 
Mail to: 
2022 SCBG NH 
Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food 
PO Box 2042 
Concord, NH 
03302-2042 

Or deliver to: 
NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food 
25 Capitol St. 
Concord, NH 03301

Those interested in the HR 133 special round of the New Hampshire SCBGP should submit their application in accordance to the instructions in the Application Details.

The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (NHDAMF) is eligible to receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the annual Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The NHDAMF offers eligible New Hampshire organizations the opportunity to apply for a portion of these funds under the New Hampshire Specialty Crops Grant Program to conduct projects that benefit New Hampshire Specialty Crops. Specialty Crops are defined as: fruit, vegetable, nursery, floriculture, herb, maple, Christmas tree and honey crops. For a complete list of eligible and ineligible crops visit the [USDA AMS website](https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop).


# NH SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding

**In addition to the regular SCBGP funding authorized the federal Farm Bill, the United States Congress awarded extra one-time SCBGP funding to state departments of agriculture due to the COVID-19 impacts on the food system under House Resolution 133 (“H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding”). This funding is available to eligible organizations and groups to conduct projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Hampshire, via an application process.**




The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (NHDAMF) is eligible to receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the annual Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The NHDAMF offers eligible New Hampshire organizations the opportunity to apply for a portion of these funds under the New Hampshire Specialty Crops Grant Program to conduct projects that benefit New Hampshire Specialty Crops. Specialty Crops are defined as: fruit, vegetable, nursery, floriculture, herb, maple, Christmas tree and honey crops. For a complete list of eligible and ineligible crops visit the USDA AMS website.

NH SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding
In addition to the regular SCBGP funding authorized the federal Farm Bill, the United States Congress awarded extra one-time SCBGP funding to state departments of agriculture due to the COVID-19 impacts on the food system under House Resolution 133 (“H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding”). This funding is available to eligible organizations and groups to conduct projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Hampshire, via an application process.


NHDAMF is seeking proposals from eligible commodity groups, agriculture organizations, colleges and universities, municipalities, state agencies, and non-profit organizations for this grant program, provided their proposals meet all the specifications in this Request for Applications and the USDA’s Notice of Federal Assistance. These projects must aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of New Hampshire specialty crops. In order to be eligible to participate, applicants must reside in, or their business or educational affiliation must be in the State of New Hampshire.

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

- 2022 NH SCBG Program and Application Details
- 2022 Application Cover Page
- Federal SCBG Application Template
- NH SCBG H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding Program and Application Details

Events

Certification

Diversification

Distribution

Trade Relief

Trees

Wildfire

Weather

Fencing

Coronavirus

Certified Organic

Hurricane

Tornado

Flood

Drought

Emergency

- Grants are not available to offset the grantee’s normal operating expenses. 
- Funding is not available for political support purposes or memberships in professional societies or trade organizations. 
- Grant funds may not be used for programs the applicant is already funding. 
- Funds may not be used for construction purposes. 
- Funding is not available for individuals or businesses (must be a recognized entity as described above). 
- Preference will be given to those proposals that appear to give the broadest benefit to the New Hampshire Specialty Crop industry. 
- Projects must be completed by September 29, 2025. 
- Projects cannot begin until the USDA has made their official award announcement (expected in September 2022) and approvals have been obtained from New Hampshire authorities. 
- Do not plan on funds being available for the project until March of 2023. 
- The project final report will be due in December, 2025 (if the project is completed in 2023 or 2024, the final report will be due that year). 

List of New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (NHDAMF) Funding Opportunities