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1. Complete the Application
2. Applications, including all supplements, should be limited to twenty (20) pages. Promotional materials or unrelated materials are discouraged.  
3. A copy of the proposal must be 
    a. emailed to Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov or 
    b. Three (3) copies of the proposal must be delivered or mailed to the Board at:
Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program
Jason Harvey
P.O. Box 528804
Oklahoma City, OK 73152

Jason Harvey

Market Coordinator

The Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program was designed to develop or improve uses for agricultural products, expand the state’s production of value-added products and to encourage diversified farming. The program provides funds in the form of&#x2004;grants or 0% interest loans. Proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through the creation of new revenue streams.


Deadline dates for submissions are **January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st** or the next regular business day if the Department offices are closed on the deadline date.


This grant can be granted in one of the below five categories:


**Farm Diversification Grant**

Projects must diversify the farm or ranch to non-traditional crops or non-traditional livestock, on-farm processing of agricultural commodities or assist in the development of an agritourism venue that will promote access to a new market. Projects cannot be an extension or expansion of existing operations and must show the potential to create additional income for the farm unit. Grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000.

- Grants $2,500 or less requires no matching funds.

- Grants $2,501 – $5,000 require some level of cash or in-kind match in funds.

- Grants $5,001 – $10,000 require a dollar for dollar cash match.




The Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program was designed to develop or improve uses for agricultural products, expand the state’s production of value-added products and to encourage diversified farming. The program provides funds in the form of grants or 0% interest loans. Proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through the creation of new revenue streams.

Deadline dates for submissions are January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st or the next regular business day if the Department offices are closed on the deadline date.

This grant can be granted in one of the below five categories:

Farm Diversification Grant
Projects must diversify the farm or ranch to non-traditional crops or non-traditional livestock, on-farm processing of agricultural commodities or assist in the development of an agritourism venue that will promote access to a new market. Projects cannot be an extension or expansion of existing operations and must show the potential to create additional income for the farm unit. Grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000.
- Grants $2,500 or less requires no matching funds.
- Grants $2,501 – $5,000 require some level of cash or in-kind match in funds.
- Grants $5,001 – $10,000 require a dollar for dollar cash match.


- Proposals must demonstrate a well-prepared action plan, and markets must have been researched and possible income must be projected.
- New and innovative plans for marketing products must be evident.
- A sound business plan must show potential profits from diversifying.
- Applicants must receive an endorsement from individuals who are professionals/specialists in the field the applicant is applying. Advisors must be willing to assist the applicant in fulfilling the project and have reviewed the application and be willing to answer questions if contacted.

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

Grant

Local Food

Certification

Trials

Farmers Market

Certified Organic

Marketing

Recreation

Funds must be used to produce alternative ag products or process and/or market Oklahoma ag products. Activities must create rural economic development, and indicate the probability of success. Preference is given to applicants whose:
- Industrial and non-food production processes use ag products
- Food, feed and fiber products and uses are innovative and add value to ag products
- Applications demonstrate a high probability of job creation and return-on-investment
- Proposals feature research that is innovative as well as commercially plausible
- Proposals demonstrate a high probability of rapid commercialization
- Projects demonstrate a commitment for funding from other private or public sources or from the applicant
- Proposals center efforts on rural locales
- Principals are individuals, a group of individuals, an individual on behalf of a group or corporations that meet the criteria set forth: to market a product or formulate or implement a marketing plan for products not marketed through existing cooperatives
- Proposals must have potential to create additional income for the farm unit
- Proposals must provide new, innovative plans for marketing the product

Grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000.
- Grants $2,500 or less requires no matching funds.
- Grants $2,501 - $5,000 requires some level of cash or in-kind match in funds.
- Grants $5,001 - $10,000 requires a dollar for dollar cash match.

1. Proposals must be typed, single spaced in 12 pt font. 
2. Application packets should not exceed 15 pages in length. This does NOT include the Grant Application Cover sheet or signature page. 
3. Research proposals will not be eligible for H.R. 133 funding.
4. An electronic version of the application must be emailed as a Word document to jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov
5. Minimum of three (3) letters of support must accompany each application. Letters will not count against maximum page length.
6. Each page must be numbered


- ODAFF administers funding received from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) each year. The amount of funding received by ODAFF is based on specialty crop acreage and production value on an annual basis. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant. Specialty crops include&#x2004;fruits and vegetables, culinary herbs, tree nuts, Christmas trees, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Oklahoma’s specialty crops, soundness or plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. Projects may include but are not limited to:

    - Pest and disease control

    - Enhancing food safety

    - Developing new and improved seed varieties

    - Increasing consumption of specialty crops

    - Market development

    - Developing good agricultural handling and manufacturing practices

- Eligibility

    - Government agencies – local, state and federal

    - Non-profit organizations

    - For-profit organizations

    - Colleges and universities




- ODAFF administers funding received from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) each year. The amount of funding received by ODAFF is based on specialty crop acreage and production value on an annual basis. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, culinary herbs, tree nuts, Christmas trees, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Oklahoma’s specialty crops, soundness or plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. Projects may include but are not limited to:
    - Pest and disease control
    - Enhancing food safety
    - Developing new and improved seed varieties
    - Increasing consumption of specialty crops
    - Market development
    - Developing good agricultural handling and manufacturing practices
- Eligibility
    - Government agencies – local, state and federal
    - Non-profit organizations
    - For-profit organizations
    - Colleges and universities


- Government agencies – local, state and tribal
- Individual producers
- Producer associations
- Community based organizations
- Specialty crop processors
- Colleges and universities


Specialty Crops

Aloe Leaves

Blackberries

Fruits

Honey

Horticulture

Mamey Sapote

Maple Syrup

Mustard Greens

Parsnips

Passion Fruit

Pineapples

Plantains

Pummelos

Raspberries

Rutabagas

Tree Nuts

Vegetables

Abiu

Achachairu

Antidesma

Apples

Apricots

Bananas

Barbados Cherry

Blueberries

Breadfruit

Cacao

Caimito

Calabaza Melon

Canary Melon

Canary Seed

Caneberries

Canistel

Cantaloupes

Casaba Melon

Cherries

Chinese Bitter Melon

Chokeberry

Citron

Citron Melon

Coconuts

Cranberries

Crenshaw Melon

Custard Apple

Dates

Dragon Fruit

Durian

Elderberries

Figs

Genip

Goji

Gooseberries

Grapefruit

Grapes

Guava

Guavaberry

Honeyberries

Honeydew

Huckleberries

Israel Melons

Jack Fruit

Jujube

Juneberries

Kiwiberry

Kiwifruit

Korean Golden Melon

Kumquats

Langsat

Lemons

Limequats

Limes

Longan

Loquats

Lychee

Mangos

Mangosteen

Mayhaw Berries

Mesple

Mulberries

Nectarines

Oranges

Papaya

Passion Fruits

Pawpaw

Peaches

Pears

Pineapple

Plantain

Plumcots

Plums

Pomegranates

Prunes

Pummelo

Raisins

Rambutan

Sapodilla

Sapote

Schizandra Berries

Soursop

Sprite Melon

Star Fruit

Star Gooseberry

Strawberries

Sugar Apple

Tangelos

Tangerines

Tangors

Wampee

Watermelon

Wax Jamboo Fruit

Winter Melon

Apiary

Anise

Basil

Cassava

Chia

Cinnamon

Ground Cherry

Wine

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

Potato Seeds

Processing Potatoes

Russet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Zucchini

Turnip Top

- Specialty Crop Grant Program Application – HR133 Specific
- Grant Application Manual – HR133 Specific
- Performance Measures
- Request a D-U-N-S Number
- Budget Template
- Annual Report Template
- Final Report Template
- USDA Specialty Crop information


Coronavirus

Fencing

Trade Relief

Trees

Weather

Wildfire

Stewardship

Distribution

Diversification

Events

Trade Show

Drought

Flood

Hurricane

Tornado

Emergency

1. Read the Grant Application Manual carefully as you prepare your application for submission.
2. Make sure you have a DUNS number and are registered with SAM.gov. These processes are free, but can take up to 5 business days.
3. Prepare your application according to the Grant Application Manual:
    a.  Proposals must be typed, single spaced in 12 pt. font.
    b. Application packets should not exceed 15 pages in length. This does NOT include the Grant Application Cover sheet.
    c. Minimum of three (3) letters of support must accompany each application. Letters will not count against maximum page length.
    d. Each page must be numbered.
4. Email the completed Specialty Crop Grant Program Application (available below) as a Word document to Jason Harvey - jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov. (signature not required)

ODAFF administers funding received from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) each year. The amount of funding received by ODAFF is based on specialty crop acreage and production value on an annual basis. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to&#x2004;more than just the applicant. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, culinary herbs, tree nuts, Christmas trees, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Oklahoma’s specialty crops, soundness or plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. Projects may include but are not limited to:

- Pest and disease control

- Enhancing food safety

- Developing new and improved seed varieties

- Increasing consumption of specialty crops

- Market development

- Developing good agricultural handling and manufacturing practices



ODAFF administers funding received from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) each year. The amount of funding received by ODAFF is based on specialty crop acreage and production value on an annual basis. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than just the applicant. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, culinary herbs, tree nuts, Christmas trees, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Projects will be evaluated on how well they enhance the competitiveness of Oklahoma’s specialty crops, soundness or plan, measurable outcomes and return on investment. Projects may include but are not limited to:
- Pest and disease control
- Enhancing food safety
- Developing new and improved seed varieties
- Increasing consumption of specialty crops
- Market development
- Developing good agricultural handling and manufacturing practices

- Government agencies – local, state and federal
- Non-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Colleges and universities

- Specialty Crop Grant Program Application
- Grant Application Manual
- Webinar Recording of Specialty Crop Block Grant Overview
- Performance Measures
- Evaluation Sheet
- Request a D-U-N-S Number
- Budget Template
- Annual Report Template
- Final Report Template
- USDA Specialty Crop information

Food Systems

Public Health

Compliance

Inputs

Complete the application below and email to jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov before 5 pm Thursday June 1, 2023. 

Using tax revenue created from the sales of wine in Oklahoma, this fund awards projects that aim to advance the grape and wine industry in the state. Maximum award amount is $50,000. Projects may be two (2) years in length and must focus on one of the following areas:

- Scientific research

- Education

- Product development

- Producer outreach

- Marketing



Using tax revenue created from the sales of wine in Oklahoma, this fund awards projects that aim to advance the grape and wine industry in the state. Maximum award amount is $50,000. Projects may be two (2) years in length and must focus on one of the following areas:
- Scientific research
- Education
- Product development
- Producer outreach
- Marketing

- Higher education institutions
- Government agencies – state or subdivisions of Oklahoma
- Trade groups promoting grape and wine production in Oklahoma
- Individual growers/business are not eligible

List of Oklahoma Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) Funding Opportunities