Question 1

What products and commodities are eligible?

Accepted Answer

Eligible products for SCBGP include:

Question 2

Who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for a grant, the project(s) must "solely enhance the competitiveness of US specialty crops" in either domestic or foreign markets.

Crops that are eligible

A complete list of eligible and ineligible crops under the grant program can be found at the USDA specialty crop block grant website.

Applicants are encouraged to read program guidelines document for full eligibility requirements prior to submitting a proposal.

Applicant eligibility:

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

Exclusions:

Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or provide profit only to a single organization, institution, or individual.
Funds may not be used to purchase fixed assets or personal property.
Expenditures incurred prior to grant award may not be included in the grant request or eligible for reimbursement.
Administration or indirect costs (defined as expenses incurred in controlling or directing an organization, but not directly identifiable with financing, marketing, or production operations) cannot be paid for with these grant funds.

Question 3

When do applications close?

Accepted Answer

May 27, 2020

Question 4

When do applications open?

Accepted Answer

March 9, 2020

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)