The $878,971 block grant from the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service supports costs incurred by California food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers to implement COVID-19 response measures from January 27, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Funds reimburse eligible entities for workplace safety, facility modifications, transportation, housing, and medical expenses to protect employees during the pandemic. As the designated state agency, the...
The $915,263 Block Grant from the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service supports costs incurred by California food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers to implement COVID-19 response measures under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170) between January 27, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Funding assists with workplace safety, facility modifications, transportation, housing, and medical expenses to provide relief for costs...
The $871,052 block grant from the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service supports costs incurred by California food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers to implement COVID-19 response measures under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170). The grant provides relief for expenses between January 27, 2020 and December 31, 2021 related to workplace safety, facility modifications, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs. As...
The $554,663 block grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service supports costs incurred by California food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers to implement COVID-19 response measures under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170). The funding provides relief for expenses between January 27, 2020 and December 31, 2021 related to workplace safety, facility modifications, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs. As the sub-awardee, the...
The California Department of Agriculture will receive $31.6 million under a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service from September 2021 through September 2025. The grant funds will support efforts to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in California through activities such as marketing and promotion, research and development relevant to specialty crops, and addressing challenges facing specialty crop producers. Consistent with 2020 stimulus funding...
This $734,387 project grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service supports costs incurred by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to implement COVID-19 response measures for the state's food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers. Funded activities may include workplace safety, business model changes, facility modifications, transportation, worker housing, and medical expenses incurred between January 27, 2020 and December 31, 2021 in response to the public...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $23,333,022.45 Specialty Crop Block Grant (CFDA 10.170) to the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) on September 30, 2024. The grant will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in California through a variety of activities, including marketing and promotion, research and development, expanding availability and access, and addressing challenges facing specialty crop producers....
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will receive $23.9 million through September 2024 under a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant funds will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in California through marketing and promotion efforts, assisting producers with research and development, expanding availability and access, and addressing challenges facing specialty crop producers. As the designated state department overseeing the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $47,284,232 Cooperative Agreement under the Pandemic Relief Activities: Local Food Purchase Agreements with States, Tribes, and Local Governments program (CFDA 10.182) to the California Department of Social Services. The purpose of this three-year agreement, effective January 15, 2025, is to allow state, territorial, and tribal governments to expand local food purchase assistance programs and establish new projects....
This $510,912 block grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Pandemic Relief Activities: Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program (CFDA 10.181) will fund the California Salmon Council's efforts to disburse relief funds to eligible California seafood processors. The Council will collaborate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct outreach to commercially permitted seafood processors informing them about the grant program and...