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2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

CA Department of Food and Agriculture

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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…

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Quick Facts

Funding
$100,000 - $600,000
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
CA Department of Food and Agriculture

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What Is This 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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: specialty crop industry, agriculture

Region: California

Other Criteria: Eligible entities include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, local, state, and federal government entities, Tribal governments (federally and non-federally recognized), and public or private colleges and universities., Projects must enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops.

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $600,000 (minimum $100,000).

The application deadline is September 21, 2026.

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