The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation to award funds for specialty crop projects in Nevada by way of the Specialty Crop Block Program (SCBGP).
Donor Name: Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
State: Nevada
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The SCBGP is a competitive grant program operated by the NDA through funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be sub awarded to eligible applicants in support of Nevada’s specialty crop industry.
Specialty crops are broadly defined as:
- Fruits and vegetables,
- Tree nuts,
- Dried fruits, and
- Nursery crops (including floriculture).
The sole purpose of this program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, education or promotion. All SCBGP project applications must benefit multiple beneficiaries and cannot be used to solely benefit an individual or business.
Funding Information
Nevada is eligible to receive an estimated grant of approximately $267,239.00.
Project Period
Projects can last up to three years with the anticipated award period starting on October 1, 2024, and ending September 29, 2027.
SCBGP project activities may include the following:
- Developing new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops
- Research that will aid in control of pests and diseases
- Increasing education that will support the establishment of new specialty crop producers
- Creating sustainable production practices
- Establishing local and regional fresh food systems
- Expanding food access in underserved/food desert communities
- Increasing nutritional knowledge and specialty crop consumption
- Improving efficiency and sustainability within the distribution system with reduced costs
- Supporting research through standard and green initiatives
- Enhancing food safety
Eligibility Criteria
All entities, organizations or individuals must be in good standing in order to receive funds. Debarred or suspended organizations are not eligible. Poor performance from previous SCBGP awards may also impact eligibility. Additional eligibility information includes the following:
- Applications will be accepted from non-profits, tribal organizations, minority groups, disadvantaged farmers, agricultural associations, industry groups, community-based organizations, individual producers (cannot be for the benefit of a sole individual business or entity), and academia that seek to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops in Nevada.
- Applicants must be in good standing with all grant funds and required reports associated with the NDA to be eligible to apply.
- Any individual/organization that has been disbarred or had funding revoked with any state/federal entity will not be considered.
- Applicant projects must benefit more than one individual or organization.
For more information, visit NDA.
