Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
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The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the Montana Department of Agriculture funds research and innovation to boost the competitiveness of Montana's specialty crops.
Funder: Montana Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Final Application Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$2.7 million available; minimum request $25,000; no maximum; project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of Montana's specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, horticulture, and nursery crops.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check program page for official deadlines.
Description
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBG), administered by the Montana Department of Agriculture, funds projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Eligible crops include fruits, vegetables, peas, lentils, dried fruits, horticultural products, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The program supports research, market development, food safety, infrastructure, education, and other activities that benefit Montana's specialty crop industry. Proposals must demonstrate broad benefit to the specialty crop sector rather than to a single entity or product.
