Opportunity Information: Apply for AMS FV 08 0109
Apply for AMS FV 08 0109
- The Agricultural Marketing Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.170 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2009 and posted on May 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill (SCBGP FB) is a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) grant opportunity that set aside about $49 million (minus USDA administrative costs) to help strengthen and improve the competitiveness of specialty crops across the United States and its territories. In this program, "specialty crops" is used in the Farm Bill sense and includes fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. The funding is mandatory and authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill), and it is cataloged under CFDA 10.170.
The program is structured as a block grant to state-level agriculture agencies rather than a direct-to-farmer or direct-to-business federal grant. Eligible applicants are State departments of agriculture (including agencies, commissions, or departments responsible for agriculture) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories and commonwealths: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Because eligibility is limited to these government entities, individuals, nonprofits, universities, and businesses that want to participate typically do so by working with their own State department of agriculture, which then runs or supports projects using the federal award.
AMS indicated that the application process for states would follow procedures similar to those in 7 CFR part 1291, which governs how this specialty crop block grant program is administered. States were encouraged not only to apply to USDA but also to actively conduct outreach about the funding opportunity to specialty crop stakeholders, with particular attention to socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers. A key expectation described in the notice is that state departments of agriculture would run a competitive grant proposal process at the state level, meaning the state would solicit project proposals and select which initiatives to support in order to meet the program goal of improving specialty crop competitiveness.
From a timing and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted May 27, 2009, and applications were due to USDA by August 26, 2009 (Funding Opportunity Number AMS-FV-08-0109). The notice anticipated 56 awards, aligning with nationwide participation by states and eligible territories. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement noted for applicants. For access issues or program questions, the announcement listed a USDA contact: Trista Etzig, Project Manager, at 202-690-4942, and it provided an additional information link on the AMS website.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill (SCBGP FB) - FAQs
What is the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill (SCBGP FB)?
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill (SCBGP FB) is a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) grant opportunity designed to strengthen and improve the competitiveness of specialty crops across the United States and its territories.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
About $49 million was set aside for the program, minus USDA administrative costs.
Who administers this grant program at the federal level?
The program is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
What does "specialty crops" mean in this program?
In the Farm Bill sense used by this program, "specialty crops" include fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.
Is this a direct-to-farmer or direct-to-business federal grant?
No. This program is structured as a block grant to state-level agriculture agencies, rather than a federal grant that individuals or businesses apply to directly.
Who is eligible to apply to USDA for the SCBGP FB award?
Eligible applicants are State departments of agriculture (including agencies, commissions, or departments responsible for agriculture) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and eligible U.S. territories and commonwealths: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Can individuals, nonprofits, universities, or businesses apply directly to USDA under this opportunity?
No. Eligibility is limited to the government entities listed in the announcement. Individuals, nonprofits, universities, and businesses typically participate by working with their own State department of agriculture, which then runs or supports projects using the federal award.
How do non-government organizations participate if they cannot apply directly to USDA?
They generally participate through their State department of agriculture. The state agency receives the federal award and then may run or support projects, commonly by soliciting and selecting proposals at the state level.
Are states expected to run a competitive process for selecting projects?
Yes. A key expectation described is that state departments of agriculture would run a competitive grant proposal process at the state level by soliciting project proposals and selecting initiatives to support the goal of improving specialty crop competitiveness.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program goal is to strengthen and improve the competitiveness of specialty crops.
Are states encouraged to do outreach about the funding opportunity?
Yes. States were encouraged to apply to USDA and also to actively conduct outreach about the funding opportunity to specialty crop stakeholders.
Does the outreach focus on any particular groups?
Yes. The notice specifically highlights outreach with particular attention to socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers.
What rules or regulations govern how the program is administered?
AMS indicated that the application process for states would follow procedures similar to those in 7 CFR part 1291, which governs administration of the specialty crop block grant program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2009.
When were applications due to USDA?
Applications were due to USDA by August 26, 2009.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is AMS-FV-08-0109.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated 56 awards, aligning with nationwide participation by states and eligible territories.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was noted for applicants in the announcement.
Is the funding discretionary or mandatory?
The funding is described as mandatory and authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is cataloged under CFDA 10.170.
Which law authorizes the program as described in the notice?
The notice states the program is authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill).
Who can be contacted for access issues or program questions?
The announcement listed Trista Etzig, Project Manager, as a USDA contact at 202-690-4942.
Where can applicants or stakeholders find additional information?
The announcement referenced an additional information link on the AMS website.
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