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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

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

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Application Materials

SCBG Request for Proposals Manual  - Read this first

Application Materials

Required Application Forms

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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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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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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