2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
CA Department of Food and Agriculture
Summary
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. The SCBGP is designed to support all sectors of California's specialty crop industry and improve the performance of California specialty crops within local, domestic, national, and international markets.
Eligibility
Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government | Non-profit and for-profit organizations; local, state, and federal government entities, including Tribal governments (federally and non-federally recognized); and public or private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Eligibility requirements for the Additional Assistance Program (opening in November 2026) differ. Please visit the SCBGP website or email grants@cdfa.ca.gov for more information. | All projects must benefit the California specialty crop industry.