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Specialty Crop Block Grants
Overview
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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).
SCBG's Importance in Michigan
How Has Michigan Used The Specialty Crop Block Grants?
What are the Benefits of Specialty Crop Block Grants in Michigan?
Specialty Crop Block Grants Partnership in Michigan
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Impact in Michigan
Grant Program Status
The 2024 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals is open as of January 4, 2024, at 10:00 am EST and closes on February 28, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST.
Grant Request for Proposal Package
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Overview
Specialty Crop Block Grant Allowable/Unallowable Costs
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Eligible Commodities
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Resources
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - English
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Spanish
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Arabic
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Mandarin
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Eligible Commodities
Proposal |
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Release Request for Proposals |
January 4, 2024 at 10am EST |
Informational Webinar
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January 11, 2024 at 9am EST |
Proposals Due |
February 28, 2024 at 3pm EST |
JEC |
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JEC Meeting |
TBD |
MDARD Submits State Plan to USDA |
May 2024 |
USDA Reviews State Plan |
June/July 2024 |
Award |
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USDA State Plan Approval and Sign Agreement with USDA |
September 2024 |
Grant Agreement Signed with Sub Awardees |
October/November 2024 |
Reports
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding
2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H.R. 133 Funding
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H.R. 133 Funding
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)
Questions
For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Heather Throne, Grant and Commodity Program Manager, Agriculture Development Division, 517-712-0841.