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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) or Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) implements the Specialty Crop Block Grants through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The SCBGP issues non-competitive, formula grants to state departments of agriculture for the purposes of leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops; expanding availability and access to specialty crops; and addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers. SCMP competitively awards funds for collaborative, multi-state projects that address the following regional or national level specialty crop issues: food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, and marketing.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
For more information on each of these data sources, please see the
About the data page.
Accomplishments for the SCBGP and SCMP can be found at www.ams.usda.gov/grants.
Please see https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/awards and https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scmp/awarded-grants
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) has significantly enhanced the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops—by funding a diverse array of projects. Notable achievements include: Advancing Food Safety Practices: SCBGP has supported initiatives that educate producers on food safety protocols, leading to improved compliance with regulations and safer products for consumers. Promoting Specialty Crop Consumption: The program has funded marketing campaigns and educational programs aimed at increasing public awareness and consumption of specialty crops, contributing to healthier dietary choices. Enhancing Pest and Disease Management: SCBGP has invested in research to develop effective strategies for controlling pests and diseases, thereby reducing crop losses and supporting sustainable production practices.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
