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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 will open on December 12, 2023, at 10:00 am EST and closes on February 8, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. All applications must be submitted on the new MiAgGrants site under a Citizen or Business Account. Find support and learn more about the MiAgGrants and MiLogin partnership.
2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
Citizen Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services for their own personal transaction. Learn how to create a MiLogin Citizen Account (PDF).
Business Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services on behalf of a business, organization, or corporation.
Grant Request for Proposal Package
2024 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 |
December 12, 2023 |
Informational Webinar Join by phone
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December 21, 2023 at 9am EST |
Proposals Due |
February 8, 2024 at 11:59pm EST |
JEC |
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JEC Meeting |
March 2024 |
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 the Grants Program.