SCBGP Technical Review Committee
Welcome to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Technical Review Committee Resource Portal. Please feel free to contact the Office of Grants Administration at grants@cdfa.ca.gov or (916) 657-3231 if you have any questions.
Required Links and Forms
- eDisclosure System (Form 700)
- Form 1.1.3 Grant Reviewer Conflict of Interest
- Ethics Training Log In
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Log In
2025 SCBGP Solicitation Information
- 2025 SCBGP Grant Proposal Instructions
- 2025 SCBGP Questions and Answers
- 2025 SCBGP Grant Proposal Frequently Asked Questions
- 2025 SCBGP Allowable and Unallowable Costs and Activities Table
- 2025 SCBGP Outcome Measures Supplement
- Budget Template Form 1.6.2.2.
- Outcome Measures Template Form 1.6.1.1
- Project Objectives and Work Plan Form 1.6.2.1
- Procuring Goods and Services
- Cost Sharing Template Form 1.6.2.3.
2025 TRC Travel Information/Forms
- Eligible Travel Log Costs
- Travel Expense Claim (SO-27)
- Oath of Allegiance (STD. 689)
- CDFA Mileage Log
- Establishment of Headquarters (SO-24)
- Payee Data Record (STD. 204)
- Travel Guide
- Use of a Private Vehicle (STD. 261)
2025 SCBGP TRC Orientation Webinar Recordings
Technical Review Committee Schedule
| Phase II: Grant Proposal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grant proposals assigned | January 23, 2025 | |
| Deadline to notify CDFA of recusals | January 31, 2025 | |
| Scores and feedback due | February 26, 2025 | |
| Technical Review Committee Meeting: Grant proposal review and discussion | March 11-13, 2025 | |
| Grant Proposal Phase Meeting Schedule | ||
| Funding Categhory | Date | Time |
| Equity, Opportunity, Education for All California Specialty Crop Farmers | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Environmental Stewardship and Conservation | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Healthy Specialty Crops for All Californians | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Grown in California | Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Plant Health and Pest Management | Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Public Meeting | Friday, March 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Award | ||
| Announce and Award funding | Fall 2025 | |
Grant Resources
Additional Links
National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants (USDA)
Federal Agriculture Grants (Grants.gov)
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE.org)
Market Access Program (USDA)
Farmers Market Promotion Program (USDA)
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (CDFA)
New Farmers (USDA)
Contact Us
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Office of Grants Administration
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 657-3231
Email: Grants@cdfa.ca.gov