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).
2025 Funding Opportunity
View the grant details and apply
Application Materials
SCBG Request for Proposals Manual - Read this first
Application Materials
- 2025 Applicant Self-Assessment Form
- 2025 Application Narrative Cover Sheet
- 2025 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 22, 2025 1:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 297 624 890 306
Passcode: Hf7kL36x
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+1 406-318-5487,,598371232# United States, Billings
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Phone conference ID: 598 371 232#
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Tenant key: 291818717@t.plcm.vc
Video ID: 115 040 875 8
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Specialty Crop Technical Assistance #2
Topic: SCBG Tech Call-Filling in the NEW Project Profile Form
Time: Feb 21, 2025 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 221 657 548 751
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+1 406-318-5487,,359710224# United States, Billings
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Phone conference ID: 359 710 224#
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Tenant key: 291818717@t.plcm.vc
Video ID: 117 335 059 8
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Deadline for 2025 SCBG application is February 28, 2025 at 5 pm. The Webgrants system portal will then close for the funding opportunity.
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