SpecialtyCropGrantProgram

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

2024 SCBG RFP Manual

Application Materials

Required Application Forms

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
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+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

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86981997956@zoomcrc.com

Join by H.323 (Polycom)
162.255.37.11##86981997956