The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/08/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Priorities
This year, priority will be placed on projects that focus on:
- Strengthening the supply chain (including aggregation, distribution, storage, processing, and developing food hubs)
- Improving market access (including marketing, consumer education, and developing local, international, and institutional markets)
- Research and development (including developing new seed or plant varieties, pest & disease management, and conservation practices)
- Producer education and workforce development
- Enhancing food safety and regulatory compliance.
Funding Information
UDAF is anticipating receiving between $300,000 and $350,000 to have available to be awarded. Individual project requests may not exceed $100,000.
Grant Period
Selected projects must run no longer than September 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2029.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization.
For more information, visit UDAF.
