How much funding does OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) provide?

OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) provides US $50,000 - US $250,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) offered?

OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) runs on an annual cycle.

OR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

Foundation Agriculture Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $50,000 - US $250,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “ODA accepts competitive applications for specialty crop grant funds annually.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The following organizations can submit projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crop industries:Non-profit organizations.
Public and private colleges/universities

Other requirements

Local Government entitiesFor-profit organizations.
Industry trade associations.
Producer groups.
Commodity commissions.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: For the purposes of the additional H.R.133 Consolidated Appropriations Act funding, ODA will not be accepting research proposals.All other proposals will have to follow normal SCBGP guidelines as outlined within this document. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or…
Not eligible: Funds may not be used to purchase fixed assets or personal property.
Not eligible: Expenditures incurred prior to grant award may not be included in the grant request or eligible for reimbursement.
Not eligible: Administration or indirect costs (defined as expenses incurred in controlling or directing an organization, but not directly identifiable with financing, marketing, or production operations) cannot be paid for with these grant funds.

Overview

The Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the USDA through the Oregon Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, and nursery crops. Eligible applicants include non-profits, government entities, and producer groups. Projects must demonstrate potential benefits to U.S. specialty crops, and funds cannot be used for research proposals or to benefit a single entity. This initiative supports diverse agricultural advancements in Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) receives grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the competitiveness of Oregon's specialty crops. ODA accepts competitive applications for specialty crop grant funds annually.
Enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops
To be eligible for a grant, the project(s) must "enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops" in either domestic or foreign markets.
Crops that are eligible
FruitsVegetablesTree nutsDried fruitsChristmas treesTurf type grassesNursery crops (including floriculture and horticulture)

Eligibility

The following organizations can submit projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crop industries:Non-profit organizationsLocal Government entitiesFor-profit organizationsIndustry trade associationsProducer groupsCommodity commissionsPublic and private colleges/universities

Ineligibility

For the purposes of the additional H.R.133 Consolidated Appropriations Act funding, ODA will not be accepting research proposals.All other proposals will have to follow normal SCBGP guidelines as outlined within this document. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or provide profit only to a single organization, institution, or individual.Funds may not be used to purchase fixed assets or personal property.Expenditures incurred prior to grant award may not be included in the grant request or eligible for reimbursement.Administration or indirect costs (defined as expenses incurred in controlling or directing an organization, but not directly identifiable with financing, marketing, or production operations) cannot be paid for with these grant funds.