The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program.
Grants are awarded to projects focused on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop industries through research, education, or market development.
DATCP will use a competitive review process to select the most qualified projects for inclusion in Wisconsin’s state plan and submission to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approval and funding.
Applications are due to DATCP by April 2nd. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, herbs, and more.
Find a full list of eligible crops and more information about the program at www.ams.usda.gov/scbgp.