Block Grant 21SCBPMI1104
- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was awarded a $2.16 million Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170) for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2025. The grant funding will support several projects and sub-awards focused on enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Michigan's specialty crop industry. This includes projects to develop disease...
- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was awarded a $1,955,693.23 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. Through this award, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops industry. Key activities to be funded include marketing and promotion efforts...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) $2,256,268.19 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025, for a three-year performance period concluding September 29, 2028. This block grant supports comprehensive initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops through research and development,...
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received a $1.49 million Block Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The grant funds initiatives designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops across Minnesota through marketing and promotion activities, research and development assistance, and expanded access to...
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will receive $1.37 million through September 2025 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant funds will support efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Minnesota's specialty crops. Specific initiatives include assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops, marketing and promotion activities to help leverage specialty crop sales, and expanding availability...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $243,001.17 Specialty Crop Block Grant on September 30, 2024 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170). The grant aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, through activities such as marketing and promotion, research and development, and addressing production challenges for specialty crop producers. The grant includes...
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will receive $1.34 million through September 2024 under a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Minnesota through marketing and promotion efforts, research and development assistance relevant to specialty crops, and initiatives to expand availability and access. The Department will work with grant recipients on a variety of activities and projects to address...
- Specialty Crop Block Grant Award Summary The Maryland Department of Agriculture received $499,856.10 in federal funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. The award, dated September 30, 2025, supports a three-year initiative through September 29, 2028, designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops throughout Maryland, including apples, strawberries, and various other...
- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will receive $1.779 million from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170) from September 2021 through September 2025. Through leveraging efforts, research and development, expanding access and addressing challenges, the Department will enhance competitiveness or specialty crops in Minnesota. As required by the program, measurable outcomes will demonstrate performance. This Block Grant...
- The Maryland Department of Agriculture will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through the $483,992.80 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Under the three-year award beginning September 30, 2021, the Maryland Department of Agriculture will leverage efforts to market and promote specialty crops in Maryland. It will assist producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops. The department will...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development received a $2.58 million Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2025. The grant aims to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops through various marketing, research and development, education, and workforce projects carried out by the Department and its sub-awardees. Sub-awardees include Revolution Farms LLC, which will educate children and families on hydroponic farming, and ACSET, which will support specialty crop growers in pursuing food safety certifications and workforce development. Other sub-awardees focus on initiatives supporting the Michigan cider industry, hops growers collaborative, asparagus marketing, apple branding on social media, and distribution/processing for Eastern Market. The grant also funds projects building awareness of Michigan potatoes and sustaining specialty crop diversity through industry events.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.6m | 10/28/21 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
253616S | Michigan Potato Industry Commission | Block Grant 21SCBPMI1104 | $60.0k | 7/29/25 | |
253615S | Michigan Apple Committee | Block Grant 21SCBPMI1104 | $80.0k | 7/29/25 | |
10170S | None | Block Grant 21SCBPMI1104 | $34.0k | 5/28/24 |