Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) - Virginia
Competitive USDA grant, administered in Virginia by VDACS, that funds projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops - fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture/nursery crops including floriculture. Uses a two-phase process (pre-application, then full application by invitation); selected projects are compiled into the Virginia State Plan and submitted to USDA for final award. Deadlines and funding are contingent on the final Farm Bill and USDA Notice of Funds Availability.
Eligibility
Agricultural associations, industry and producer groups, community-based organizations, and academia in Virginia. Projects must improve the competitiveness of specialty crops and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry or the public rather than a single organization, institution, or individual.
Details
Financial Instrument
Grant
Application Instructions
Apply through the VDACS WebGrants system (register for an account, then complete the application) and submit a Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) W-9. The 2026 round is closed (pre-applications were due Feb 6, 2026; awards announced Sept 2026); the program runs annually.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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