Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Montana Department of Agriculture is pleased to present the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG). The purpose of this program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. For purposes of the program, specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, peas and lentils, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
2024 Funding Opportunity
View the grant details and apply
Application Materials
SCBG Request for Proposals Manual - Read this first
Application Materials
- Applicant Self-Assessment Form
- "NEW" Application Narrative Cover Sheet
- "NEW" Application Project Template (PDF form provided by USDA)
Other Reference Items
Submitting a Grant Proposal
All applications must be submitted through the WebGrants system. The instructions below outline the basic procedures of operating the Webgrants system.
Technical Assistance
Specialty Crop Technical Assistance #1
Topic: SCBG Tech Call-Q&A
Time: Jan 31, 2024 1:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/88251125044?pwd=Qktpd3Vrc3AxcEJiZ24yZlJ6QXVDQT09
Meeting ID: 882 5112 5044
Password: 537357
Dial by Telephone
+1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 882 5112 5044
Password: 537357
Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kdHENyqao
Specialty Crop Technical Assistance #2
Topic: SCBG Tech Call-Filling in the NEW Project Profile Form
Time: Feb 28, 2024 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86981997956?pwd=eHBCbmlMb1VQb1RJNnVQb2l3VWlUdz09
Meeting ID: 869 8199 7956
Password: 836929
Dial by Telephone
+1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 869 8199 7956
Password: 836929
Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kdCG15WTj2
Join by SIP
86981997956@zoomcrc.com
Join by H.323 (Polycom)
162.255.37.11##86981997956
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Deadline for 2024 SCBG application is March 8, 2024 at 5 pm. The Webgrants system portal will then close for the funding opportunity.
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