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.
The Technical Review Committee is comprised of volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry. The committee reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations to CDFA on proposals submitted for funding to California’s SCBGP.
Technical Review Committee Instructions
TRC Orientation Webinar
- 2027 SCBGP TRC Orientation Webinar
- 2027 SCBGP TRC Orientation - GOATS Webinar
- 2027 SCBGP TRC Orientation - Forms Webinar
Required Links and Forms
2027 SCBGP Solicitation Information
- 2027 SCBGP Request for Concept Proposals
- 2027 SCBGP Phase I FAQ
- Allowable and Unallowable Costs and Activities Table
- Procuring Goods and Services
- GOATS Submission Platform
Meeting Information
| Phase I: Virtual Meeting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Market Enhancement A: Grown in California | Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT | |
| Access, Education, and Training Category A: Healthy Specialty Crops for All Californians |
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT | |
| Access, Education, and Training Category B: Opportunity and Education for All California Specialty Crop Farmers |
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT | |
| Research Category A: Environmental Stewardship, Conservation, and Sustainable Agriculture | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT | |
| Research Category B: Plant Health and Pest Management | Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT | |
Phase II – In-Person Meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2027 – details TBA
Public Meeting – In-Person Meeting
Friday, March 12, 2027 – details TBA
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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
Email: Grants@cdfa.ca.gov