Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283
- The Michigan Department of Agriculture received a $2,408,548.96 federal Specialty Crop Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. This 3-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Michigan through various activities and projects with sub-grantees. The grant supports a diverse array of initiatives, including marketing and promotion of specialty crops, assisting producers with research and...
- 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 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- Summary of Federal Block Grant Award The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) awarded $1,350,108.57 to the Arizona Department of Agriculture under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025, to enhance the competitiveness of Arizona's specialty crops through targeted research, development, marketing, education, and outreach initiatives. The three-year grant (concluding September 29, 2028) encompasses 14 projects organized...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Montana Department of Agriculture received $2.73M in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025. The three-year award (through September 29, 2028) supports a comprehensive state initiative to enhance the competitiveness of Montana's specialty crops, including apples, leafy greens, lentils, peas, potatoes, and other fruits and...
- Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Award Summary The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce received a $419,995.50 block grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) awarded September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. Under this three-year award, the state will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through marketing and promotion activities, research and...
- 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...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry received $640,638.23 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service. The three-year award, effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2028, will enhance the competitiveness of Maine's specialty crops through marketing and promotional activities, research and development assistance to producers,...
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, marketing and promotion, education and workforce development, and addressing producer challenges. MDARD's sub-awards encompass 16 research projects, 1 education and outreach project, 3 marketing projects, and 2 cross-functional initiatives targeting specialty crops including grapes, strawberries, potatoes, onions, Christmas trees, cherries, hops, asparagus, celery, and dry beans. The sub-awarded projects deliver specialized services and research across multiple agricultural domains. Research initiatives focus on pest and disease management—including Spotted-Wing Drosophila control in blueberries, Anthracnose management, root rot mitigation in Christmas trees, Downy Mildew management in hopyards, and Root-Knot Nematode control in vegetable systems. Marketing projects enhance industry visibility through digital branding initiatives (cherry industry digital presence, Michigan wine retailer training, and Michigan apple social marketing), while education and outreach efforts include specialty crop training in west Michigan and food safety certification and workforce development support. Sub-grantees include industry associations (Michigan Grape Society, Cherry Marketing Institute, Michigan Apple Committee, Hop Growers of Michigan, Michigan Vegetable Council), research-focused entities (Celery Research, Inc., Michigan Potato Industry Commission), and workforce development organizations (Area Community Services Employment & Training Council).Federal Block Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $2.3m | 9/23/25 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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260287S | None | Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283 | $100.0k | 3/26/26 | |
260281S | None | Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283 | $100.0k | 1/30/26 | |
260284S | The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc. | Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283 | $96.9k | 1/30/26 | |
260275S | None | Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283 | $99.2k | 1/30/26 | |
260272S | New City Neighbors | Block Grant 25SCBPMI1283 | $98.8k | 1/30/26 |