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Effective April 2, 2026, applications for viticulture and enology related projects are currently being accepted, however, applications for all other projects are on hold at this time. To be notified when funding becomes available for all applications, send ODAFF your contact information.

1. Download the application for your project type from the program page.
2. Email a copy of the proposal to Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov.
3. 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.

All applications that exceed $5,000.00 in funding will have a maximum fifteen (15) minute oral presentation to the selection committee. For more information, contact Jason Harvey at Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov or 405-606-1477.

Jason Harvey

Program Coordinator

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry's 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&#x2004;loans.


Proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through the creation of new revenue streams. Applications are available for five project types: Agriculture Event Grant, Farm Diversification Grant, Product Development and Research Grant or Loan, Value-Added Agriculture Grant or Loan, and Veteran or Young Farmer Grant or Loan.


Effective April 2, 2026, applications for viticulture and enology related projects are currently being accepted, however, applications for all other projects are on hold at this time.



The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry's 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. Applications are available for five project types: Agriculture Event Grant, Farm Diversification Grant, Product Development and Research Grant or Loan, Value-Added Agriculture Grant or Loan, and Veteran or Young Farmer Grant or Loan.

Effective April 2, 2026, applications for viticulture and enology related projects are currently being accepted, however, applications for all other projects are on hold at this time.

- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and a legal resident of Oklahoma.
- Proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through the creation of new revenue streams.
- Effective April 2, 2026, applications for viticulture and enology related projects are currently being accepted; applications for all other projects are on hold.
- 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. Projects cannot be an extension or expansion of existing operations and must show the potential to create additional income for the farm unit.
- Veteran or Young Farmer Grant or Loan: projects must be from a veteran or young farmer (45 years of age or younger) who is engaged in the creation or expansion of an agricultural farming/ranching operation or business.
- Agriculture Event Grant: a letter of support from the city or county government or the local Chamber of Commerce must accompany the application.
- Farm Diversification, Value-Added Agriculture, and Veteran or Young Farmer projects need advisors who are professionals in the field relating to the project and are willing to assist applicants in fulfilling the project goals.
- Value-Added Agriculture projects must not be for growing or any other aspect of marijuana.

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

Grant

A payment that must be returned to the provider following specified terms of repayment and interest rate.

Loan

Grapes

Wine

Fruits

Specialty Crops

Certification

Distribution

Diversification

Events

Trade Show

Trials

Certified Organic

Trade Relief

Marketing

Recreation

Historically Underserved

How it works. The program provides funds in the form of grants or 0% interest loans. Upon approval of the application by the AEDP selection committee and the State Board of Agriculture, a contractual agreement between the applicant and ODAFF will be entered into and may not exceed 1 year in length. Payments will be disbursed in three (3) divisible increments based upon properly submitted invoices, compliance with the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Act and furnishing complete and comprehensive reports.

Grant levels. Farm Diversification, Product Development and Research, Value-Added Agriculture, and Veteran or Young Farmer grants are available in three levels not to exceed $10,000:

- Grants $2,500 or less require no matching funds.
- Grants $2,501 – $5,000 require 25% cash or in-kind match in funds.
- Grants $5,001 – $10,000 require a dollar-for-dollar cash match.

Loans. For Product Development and Research, Value-Added Agriculture, and Veteran or Young Farmer projects, all applications more than $10,000 will be considered as a loan.

Agriculture Event Grant. Projects should create a new agricultural event that highlights an agricultural product and creates an economic impact to the entire state or a large geographic region of the state.

- Grants $2,500 or less must show a projected economic impact up to $5,000.
- Grants $2,501 – $5,000 must show a projected economic impact of $5,001 to $75,000.
- Grants $5,001 – $50,000 must show a projected economic impact of more than $75,000.

How applications are judged. Each application evaluation shall be based on the likelihood of the proposal's success; a high probability of job and wealth creation; credibility, merit, technical, and commercial feasibility; whether the proposal can be implemented quickly with a high probability of rapid commercialization; a shared commitment for funding from other private or public sources or the applicant in the form of cash, in-kind services, or both; and centering of efforts on non-urban or rural locales.

Fine print. The Department shall not consider any portion of an application requesting funding for the purchase of real property, live animals, or motorized vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and utility terrain vehicles.

Apply using the RFSI Infrastructure Grant Proposal Template or the RFSI Equipment-Only Grant Proposal Template (an RFSI Grant Match Calculator is also provided). Required supporting forms: Collaborator Organization Letter, Evidence of Critical Resources and Infrastructure, and Match Verification Letter.

Grants are awarded through a competitive review process. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at time of submission (register free at SAM.gov). Entities may not submit applications for both Infrastructure and Equipment-Only grants. For access to the proposal templates, email Jason Harvey at Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov.

The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) aims to build resilience in the middle of the&#x2004;supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. Funds will be granted to food and farm businesses, and other eligible entities, for projects that expand capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural products.


The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) will prioritize funding projects focused on distribution, cold storage, and co-packing. Funding for this program is made possible by a cooperative agreement between ODAFF and the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.



The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) aims to build resilience in the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. Funds will be granted to food and farm businesses, and other eligible entities, for projects that expand capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural products.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) will prioritize funding projects focused on distribution, cold storage, and co-packing. Funding for this program is made possible by a cooperative agreement between ODAFF and the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

Entities eligible for RFSI Grants are:

- Agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors.
- Nonprofit and for-profit entities operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted agricultural products, primarily for the benefit of local and regional producers.
- Local government entities.
- Tribal governments.
- Institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals bringing producers together to establish cooperative or shared infrastructure, or to invest in equipment benefiting multiple producers.

Eligible projects include upgrades or new facilities for processing specific agricultural products (on-farm post-harvest processing/preservation/cold storage; cleaning and grading; aggregator warehouse/storage; freezing/cold storage equipment; canning/preserving/pasteurization; preparation and packing; drying/hulling/shelling/milling; cooking/baking/juicing/distilling/fermenting); purchasing special-purpose equipment; planning for HACCP or other food/worker safety measures; analyzing facility upgrades for regulatory compliance; and hiring term-limited personnel for implementation.

Not eligible: acquiring real property (including land); projects focused on meat and poultry processing, animal feed and forage, fiber, landscaping products, tobacco, or dietary supplements; and activities already funded by another federal grant/subaward.

- ODAFF RFSI Program Grant Application Manual
- RFSI Program Grant FAQs (and updated FAQs, 2/6/24)
- RFSI Program Scope and Requirements
- RFSI Program Live Webinar (Jan. 9, 2024), Parts 1-3 (YouTube)
- Contact: Jason Harvey, Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov, 405-606-1477

Local Food

Farmers Market

Infrastructure Grants range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 and must be completed in 2 years. A 50% match is required on all infrastructure grants unless the applicant qualifies as a historically underserved farmer/rancher, or as an SBA small disadvantaged, women-owned, or veteran-owned small business, in which case the match is reduced to 25% (self-certified in the application).

Equipment-Only Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 and require no match. The Equipment-Only Grant is a fixed-price grant funding only equipment purchases (not facility upgrades, staffing, or other costs); applicants must document the cost of each piece of equipment (delivery and installation may be covered if listed in the official bid).

1. Read the Grant Application Manual carefully as you prepare your application for submission.
2. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, provided at no cost by SAM.gov; this has replaced the previous DUNS number.
3. A minimum of three (3) letters of support must accompany each application. Letters may be sent as an attachment and will not count against the application's page total.
4. Email the completed Specialty Crop Grant Program Application (available below) to Jason Harvey at jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov no later than 5 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026. Applications must be received by the grant deadline; applications that do not meet this deadline will not be accepted.

- 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


Aloe Leaves

Blackberries

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

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

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

- Grant Application Manual
- Performance Measures
- Evaluation Sheet
- Request a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Budget Template
- Annual & Final Reports Template
- USDA Specialty Crop information

Food Systems

Public Health

Compliance

Inputs

From ODAFF's FY2026 Grant Application Manual:

- Award range and project length: "SCBG funds may be awarded for projects up to 2 years in duration with funding request ranging from a minimum of $10,000.00 to a maximum of $100,000.00."
- Match — required by Oklahoma even though USDA doesn't: "Although not a requirement from USDA, matching funds, either in cash and/or in-kind contribution of 20% of the total project budget will be required by applicants."
- Indirect costs: "Indirect costs are only allowable as in-kind matching funds under Oklahoma's grant program. Indirect costs should not exceed 8% of any proposed budget."
- You may be funded for less than you ask: "ODAFF reserves the right to offer an award amount less than the amount requested."
- Travel: "Travel to National Conferences or trade association meetings will not be eligible for grant funding. However, travel to grower meetings or conferences within the State will be allowed."
- Letters of support are mandatory: "Proposals must have a letter of support from a minimum of three (3) specialty crop producers in Oklahoma."
- Applicants may submit more than one proposal.

Not a direct-to-farm subsidy. "Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual." A single grower can be funded only where the results are shared — e.g. demonstrating a practice and publicizing it to other regional growers.

Timeline and a caveat on funding certainty. Proposals are due "5:00 PM Central Time on February 27, 2026"; Oklahoma's State Plan goes to USDA in May 2026 with award announcement expected October 2026. ODAFF's own disclaimer: "USDA has not yet announced funding availability for this year's SCBG... If the funds anticipated for this program are, at any time, unavailable or insufficient, ODAFF is under no obligation to fund project applications."

The last round closed August 20, 2024, and ODAFF hasn't announced a new one. Individual grape and wine growers can apply now through ODAFF's Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program (deadlines Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1).

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

"Maximum award amount is $50,000. Projects may be two (2) years in length."

Funded from wine excise revenue — "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."

No match requirement or cost-share percentage is published for this fund. (The tiered match rules that appear further down the same department page — 25% match at $2,501-$5,000, dollar-for-dollar above $5,000 — belong to the separate Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program grants, not to the Viticulture and Enology Fund. Do not apply them here.)

The catch for growers: eligibility is institutional, not individual. Eligible applicants are higher education institutions, Oklahoma state agencies or political subdivisions, and "Trade groups promoting grape and wine production in Oklahoma" — and explicitly, "Individual growers/business are not eligible." A vineyard or winery benefits as the intended audience of a funded research, education, product-development, outreach or marketing project, not as the applicant.

Each proposal needs industry backing: "Proposals must have a letter of support from a minimum of three (3) vineyards/wineries or one (1) from the Oklahoma Grape Industry Council."

Deadline caution: the page's V&E section still reads "Deadline will be August 20, 2024" and no newer cycle date has been posted, though the department separately notes "Effective April 2, 2026, applications for viticulture and enology related projects are currently being accepted, however, applications for all other projects are on hold at this time." Confirm the live deadline with Jason Harvey, jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov, 405-606-1477.

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