Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grants
Overview
The MDARD Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards funds to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops, which include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Grant Documents- 2020/2021 Grant Cycle - CLOSED
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Overview
Specialty Crop Block Grant Allowable/Unallowable Costs
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Eligible Commodities
Proposal |
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Release Request for Proposals |
January 7, 2021 |
Proposals Due |
February 25, 2021 @ 3pm EST CLOSED until 2022 round |
JEC |
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JEC Meeting | April 2021 |
MDARD Submits State Plan to USDA |
May 2021 |
USDA Reviews State Plan |
June/July 2021 |
Award |
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USDA State Plan Approval and Sign Agreement with USDA |
September 2021 |
Grant Agreement Signed with Sub Awardees |
October/November 2021 |
Reports
2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2017 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
Questions
For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Heather Throne, Grant and Commodity Program Manager, Agriculture Development Division, 517-712-0841.