The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization.
Funding Information
A total of $342,390.03 is available to be awarded. Individual project requests may not exceed $70,000.
Grant Period
Selected projects must run no longer than September 30th, 2024 – to September 29th, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
The grant is open to producers, private businesses, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah.
Ineligible grant costs include, but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of land or buildings
- Lease-to-own equipment
- Equipment for purchase (unless qualified as special-purpose equipment).
Rating Criteria
Projects will be rating on the following:
- benefits more than one producer and/or organization
- will improve the growth of specialty crops in the state
- addresses an impact issues for specialty crops in Utah (sustainability, pest control, access/availability, varieties, food safety, distribution, etc.)
- benefits underprivileged farmers, new and beginning farmers, veteran producers, and underserved communities
- objectives are clear and realistic
- outcome indicators develop the outcome measures selected (measurable metrics of success)
- activities described are in line with the project objectives
- the project differs from and/or builds on previous efforts
- the project will become self-sustainable and won’t need additional grant money in the future
- the project has an educational component
- items requested in the budget are allowed by USDA
- first-time applicant.
For more information, visit UDAF.