Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324
- The Texas Department of Agriculture was awarded a $1.59 million Specialty Crop Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. Under this grant, the Texas Department of Agriculture will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state through marketing and promotion efforts, assisting producers with research and development relevant to...
- The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was awarded a $1,446,654.71 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Texas. The 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 30, 2023, will enable TDA to develop dynamic partnerships and programs that enrich the lives of Texans and cultivate the Texas specialty crop industry. As part of the grant, TDA is sub-awarding portions of the funding to other...
- The Texas Department of Agriculture will receive $2,104,945.54 through September 2025 under a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant funds will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Texas through marketing and promotion efforts, research and development assistance for producers, and initiatives to expand access and address challenges in the specialty crop industry. As required under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the...
- The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was awarded a $1,568,592.82 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) on September 30, 2024. This 3-year grant will enable TDA to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Texas through the following efforts: Leveraging marketing and promotional activities to increase awareness and demand for Texas specialty crops Assisting...
- This federal Project Grant award of $479,931.25, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (CFDA 10.156), supports the Texas Department of Agriculture's efforts to boost the consumption of products made in Texas. The key initiatives include: Researching and compiling a list of 50 potential new retail contacts, strengthening existing retail relationships through buyer meetings and on-site educational...
- Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the Arizona Department of Agriculture a three-year Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) in the amount of $1,350,108.57, effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The award supports a comprehensive portfolio of 14 sub-awarded projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of Arizona's specialty crops, including leafy greens, brassicas, Medjool dates, Apache squash, Apache...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded New Mexico State University $611,032.51 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The award supports the New Mexico Department of Agriculture's efforts to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops including lavender, apples, wine grapes, and various fruits and vegetables throughout the state....
- 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...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Colorado Department of Agriculture received $813,874.73 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service, awarded September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2028. The grant supports a three-year portfolio of 10 sub-awarded projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops across Colorado through research, education, outreach, and marketing...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Georgia Department of Agriculture received $1,509,518.14 under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, awarded September 30, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 29, 2028. The grant funds a comprehensive portfolio of 15 sub-awarded projects organized across research, education, marketing, and cross-functional activities designed to enhance the competitiveness of...
Block Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the Texas Department of Agriculture $1.714 million under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (CFDA 10.170) on September 30, 2025, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops throughout Texas. The award, which extends through September 29, 2028, funds nine sub-awarded projects across five research initiatives, two education and outreach programs, and two marketing projects focused on pecans, microgreens, onions, and grapes. The sub-awards channel funding to Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, Tarleton State University, Sam Houston State University, and the Texas Center for Local Food to deliver targeted agricultural advancement activities. The funded products and services include research projects addressing watermelon seed germination, pecan disease management through electrical weed control, onion drought tolerance and water-use efficiency, and viticultural evaluation of phylloxera-resistant grape varieties. Infrastructure support includes equipment procurement at Tarleton State University for pecan cracking and shelling operations to create value-added production opportunities. Education and outreach initiatives focus on developing online courses and technical assistance for specialty crop distribution systems, and training Texas youth in microgreens production, harvesting, storage, nutritional benefits, and digital marketing strategies. These coordinated efforts leverage research partnerships with industry cooperatives and growers to advance specialty crop producer competitiveness across the state.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.7m | 9/23/25 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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GSC2025061S | Texas A&M Agrilife Research | Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324 | $149.3k | 3/31/26 | |
GSC2025036S | SAM Houston State University | Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324 | $63.1k | 3/31/26 | |
GSC2025056S | Texas Center For Local Food | Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324 | $150.0k | 3/31/26 | |
GSC2025108S | Tarleton State University | Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324 | $123.4k | 3/31/26 | |
GSC2025076S | Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service | Block Grant 25SCBPTX1324 | $223.5k | 3/31/26 |