The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), administered by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service funds, awards competitive grants that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops — fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture/nursery crops including floriculture. Applications are competitively reviewed before selection and submission to USDA.
Eligibility
West Virginia specialty crop stakeholders (producers, businesses, nonprofits, and institutions) proposing eligible specialty crop projects. Grants run on a two-year cycle in West Virginia; the maximum award for any grant is $100,000.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$100,000
Application Instructions
Complete the FY2026 SCBG Application per the Instruction Manual (with the Grantee Self-Assessment, Attachment A) and submit to WVDA. FY2026 applications were due Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with grants awarded September 2026. Biennial cycle. Questions: 304-558-2210 or grants@wvda.us. Forms at agriculture.wv.gov.
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Updated September 4, 2026
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