Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) conducts an annual competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture). For a list of eligible and ineligible commodities, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service website.
For a description of projects awarded, visit the Awards page. Please email grants@cdfa.ca.gov if you would like to be notified of future SCBGP funding opportunities.
2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding
- 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Request for Proposals
- 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Proposal Template
- 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Budget Template
- 2021 SCBGP Outcome Measures Template
| 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding | |
|---|---|
| Request for Proposals | |
| Release Request for Proposals (RFP) | July 13, 2021 |
| Webinars | July 20, 2021 – July 30, 2021 |
| Proposals Due | August 8, 2021, 11:59 p.m. PT |
| Full Proposals | |
| Announce Proposal Selection | September 2021 |
| Full Proposal Development | September 2021 – November 2021 |
| Proposals Submitted to USDA | November 2021 |
| Awards | |
| Announce and Award Funding | January 2022 |
Attend one of our free webinars to learn more about the 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding! To register, click on the link provided in the table below. Once registration is complete, a confirmation email will be sent containing information on how to join the webinar. Presentation materials will be provided via GoToWebinar at the start of the webinar sessions. If you have any questions regarding the webinars, please email grants@cdfa.ca.gov.
| 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding Webinars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Register |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT | Register for Webinar 1 |
| Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PDT | Register for Webinar 2 |
Grant Proposal Supplements
- SCBGP Frequently Asked Questions
- 2021 Allowable and Unallowable Costs and Activities Table
- Outcome Measures Supplement
- Procuring Goods and Services
| 2021 SCBGP Awards | |
|---|---|
| Announce and award funding | Fall 2021 |
Alert: Possible Scam:
CDFA Grant Notifications Requesting Payment in Exchange for Grant Awards.
CDFA has been made aware of numerous scams soliciting payment from applicants to award grants. CDFA does not charge fees for application or administration of grants and awards are never made based on payments from applicants. If you believe you may be a victim of this effort, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement (Police or Sheriff's Department).
Program Status
Open
The application period for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding is now open.
Grant Resources
Additional Links
Contact Us
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Office of Grants Administration
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 657-3231
Fax: (916) 653-0206
Grants@cdfa.ca.gov