Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
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The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds research and education to boost Georgia’s specialty crop industry, supporting innovation and improved practices through the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Funder: Georgia Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 per project; grant period is generally up to 3 years; no matching required.
Summary: Supports research, education, and marketing projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Georgia.
Key Information: Only Georgia-based grower groups, commodity commissions, colleges/universities, state/local governments, and qualifying non-profits (with university partnership) are eligible; individuals/businesses are not eligible.
Description
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, funds projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops in Georgia. The program supports research, education, and marketing initiatives that directly benefit the state's specialty crop industry—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery products, and floriculture. Priority areas include increasing specialty crop consumption in schools, enhancing food safety, developing improved agricultural practices, expanding marketability and sales, and advancing research. Projects must demonstrate clear industry impact and align with the program’s focus on benefiting Georgia’s specialty crop producers.
