The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) receives grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crops. ODA accepts competitive applications for specialty crop grant funds annually.
Donor Name: Oregon Department of Agriculture
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000 to $175,000
Details:
Funding Availability
A range of $25,000 to $175,000 per project is suggested. Grant funds will be available for projects lasting 2.5 years and cannot be expended before a project initiation date is given by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Matching Funds and In-Kind Contributions
Though matching funds are not a requirement of the SCBGP – Match is strongly encouraged to show the importance and value of the project and to show sustainability beyond SCBGP funds. Applicants are encouraged to develop partnerships and provide the estimated amount and letters of support as a part of the proposal.
Enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops
To be eligible for a grant, the project(s) must “enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops” in either domestic or foreign markets.
Crops that are eligible
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Tree nuts
- Dried fruits
- Christmas trees
- Turf type grasses
- Nursery crops (including floriculture and horticulture)
Applicant Eligibility
The following organizations can submit projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crop industries:
- Non-profit organizations
- Local
- Government entities
- For-profit organizations
- Industry trade associations
- Producer groups
- Commodity commissions
- Public and private colleges/universities
Eligible Entities
Eligible entities include non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, local, state and federal government entities, including tribal governments, and public and private colleges and universities for proposals that solely benefit the production of and access to Oregon specialty crops.
Exclusions
- Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or provide profit only to a single organization, institution, or individual.
- Funds may not be used to purchase fixed assets or personal property.
- Expenditures incurred prior to grant award may not be included in the grant request or eligible for reimbursement.
- Administration or indirect costs (defined as expenses incurred in controlling or directing an organization, but not directly identifiable with financing, marketing, or production operations) cannot be paid for with these grant funds.
For more information, visit Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
