2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.

Funding and Duration: Grant amounts for the conventional program range from $100,000 to $600,000. The maximum grant duration is two (2) years, eight (8) months, and grant funds cannot be expended before November 1, 2027, or after June 30, 2030.   Projects submitted through the Additional Assistance for Limited Resource Applicants (Additional Assistance) Program will range from $75,000 to $250,000. Program requirements and submission deadlines differ for Additional Assistance Program applicants. The 2027 Request for Concept Proposals - Additional Assistance Program will be available in November 2026.   Please email grants@cdfa.ca.gov for more information.   CDFA reserves the right to offer an award amount different than the amount requested.

Details

• Agency: CA Department of Food and Agriculture
• Type: Grant
• Funding Source: Federal
• Estimated Available Funds: $28,000,000
• Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Award Amount: Between $100,000 and $600,000
• Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
• Matching Funds: Not Required
• Geography: All projects must benefit the California specialty crop industry.

Categories

Agriculture; Disadvantaged Communities; Education; Employment, Labor & Training; Environment & Water; Food & Nutrition; Science, Technology, and Research & Development

Eligible Applicants

Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government