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.
2022 SCBGP Concept Proposal
Press Release: CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grants
2022 Request for Concept Proposals
2022 SCBGP Concept Proposal Questions & Answers, Round 3 (Q&A) – October 5, 2021
Webinar Recordings
| 2022 SCBGP Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Phase I: Concept Proposal | |
| Release Request for Concept Proposals | September 7, 2021 |
| Webinars | September 15, 2021 – September 30, 2021 |
| Concept Proposals Due | October 8, 2021 5:00 p.m. PT |
| Phase II: Grant Proposal (by invitation only) | |
| Invitation to submit grant proposals | January 2022 |
| Grant proposals due | February 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. PT |
| Grant proposals to USDA for approval | May 2022 |
| Awards | |
| Announce and Award Funding | Fall 2022 |
Proposal Supplements
- SCBGP Frequently Asked Questions
- Allowable and Unallowable Costs and Activities Table
- Outcome Measures Supplement
- Procuring Goods and Services
2022 SCBGP Technical Review Committee
Technical Review Committee Application
2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding
| 2021 SCBGP H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding | |
|---|---|
| Full Proposals | |
| Announce Proposal Selection | October 2021 |
| Full Proposal Development | October 2021 – November 2021 |
| Proposals Submitted to USDA | November 2021 |
| Awards | |
| Announce and Award Funding | January 2022 |
2021 SCBGP Awards
| 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
Closed
The application period for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Concept Proposals is now closed.
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