Block Grant 25SCBPMT1303
- The Montana Department of Agriculture received a $3.1 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 aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana, which are defined under the program as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. As the primary awardee, the Montana...
- The Montana Department of Agriculture received a $3,103,925.61 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (CFDA 10.170 - Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. The 3-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will support efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development, expand availability and access to specialty crops,...
- The Montana Department of Agriculture will receive $3.076 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana through September 2024. As the prime awardee, the Department will leverage efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops, and expand availability and access of specialty crops in...
- The Montana Department of Agriculture will receive $4.08 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from September 2021 through September 2025 to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, this program aims to support the specialty crop industry and speciality crop production through activities like marketing and promotion, research and development, education, and expanding availability and access. Specifically,...
- The Missouri Department of Agriculture received a $438,429.62 block grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) for the period of September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The award supports initiatives designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops throughout Missouri, including sweet potatoes, grapes, hazelnuts, leafy greens, and other fruits and vegetables across the state....
- 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...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) received a $2.26 million block grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The program enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops through targeted activities including marketing and promotion, research and development...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received a $1.49M Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. Under this three-year block grant, the state will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops—including turfgrass, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens, and grapes—through marketing and promotion...
- This federal Project Grant award of $250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant, awarded to Montana Branded Inc. on September 8, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism,...
- The Colorado Department of Agriculture received an $813,874.73 block grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. Under this three-year grant, the department will enhance the competitiveness of Colorado's specialty crops through marketing and promotion initiatives, research and development assistance to producers, expanded...
The Montana Department of Agriculture received a $2.73 million block grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops throughout Montana. The three-year award, effective from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2028, supports a comprehensive portfolio of 14 sub-awarded projects targeting apples, leafy greens, lentils, peas, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. The initiative encompasses seven research projects, two education and outreach projects, two marketing projects, and three cross-functional projects designed to address local, regional, and national challenges facing specialty crop producers. The grant delivers key products and services including research and development assistance for specialty crop improvement, marketing and promotional activities to expand market access, educational outreach programs, and targeted initiatives to expand availability and accessibility of specialty crops to broader markets. By structuring funding through sub-awards to multiple project recipients, the Montana Department of Agriculture leverages collaborative partnerships to maximize impact across the state's specialty crop sector and support industry competitiveness through innovation and market development.Summary: Montana Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Award
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.7m | 9/23/25 |