Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

About this grant

For the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to administer a competitive solicitation process to award 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for proposals that enhance the competitiveness and increase demand of Washington specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by USDA as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

Eligibility details

• Eligible applicants: Eligible organizations include: industry associations producer groups commodity commissions non-profit organizations for-profit organizations local, state, and federal government entities educational institutions Projects cannot benefit a single commercial product. Projects cannot provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual. Recipients cannot use grant funds to compete with private companies. Definition of a Specialty Crop A specialty crop is: fruits and vegetables tree nuts dried fruits horticulture nursery crops (including floriculture) Eligible specialty crop plants are cultivated for food, medicinal purposes, or beautification. Processed goods should consist of more than 50% of the specialty crop by weight. For a list of eligible and ineligible commodities, see Definition of Specialty Crop . Acceptable Projects A non-profit requests funds to show the viability of organic small fruit production.

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