Wisconsin Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Closed March 3, 2026
Wisconsin's administration of the USDA AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funding projects that enhance the competitiveness of Wisconsin specialty crops.
Eligibility
Wisconsin farmers, non-profit organizations, producer organizations, government agencies, universities, and other agricultural groups. Projects must benefit the specialty-crop industry broadly rather than yield direct profit to a single organization or individual. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Details
Deadline
March 3, 2026
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$10,000
Maximum Award Amount
$100,000
Terms
Project awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. Federal pass-through funding from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by Wisconsin DATCP.
Application Instructions
Applications are submitted online at wi.accessgov.com in response to the annual RFP. 2026 applications were due March 3, 2026; the program runs annually, with the next round expected in early 2027. Contact DATCPdadgrants@wisconsin.gov.
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Updated September 2, 2026
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