The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) receives grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the competitiveness of Oregon's specialty crops. ODA accepts competitive applications for specialty crop grant funds annually.
Enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops
To be eligible for a grant, the project(s) must "enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops" in either domestic or foreign markets.
Crops that are eligible
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Tree nuts
- Dried fruits
- Christmas trees
- Turf type grasses
- Nursery crops (including floriculture and horticulture)
Applicants are encouraged to read program request for applications for full eligibility requirements prior to submitting a proposal.
Applicant eligibility
The following organizations can submit projects that aim to enhance the production and competitiveness of Oregon’s specialty crop industries:
- Non-profit organizations
- Local
- Government entities
- For-profit organizations
- Industry trade associations
- Producer groups
- Commodity commissions
- Public and private colleges/universities
Exclusions
- Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit or provide profit only to a single organization, institution, or individual.
- Funds may not be used to purchase fixed assets or personal property.
- Expenditures incurred prior to grant award may not be included in the grant request or eligible for reimbursement.
- Administration or indirect costs (defined as expenses incurred in controlling or directing an organization, but not directly identifiable with financing, marketing, or production operations) cannot be paid for with these grant funds.
Timeline (dates subject to change)
Request for full applications (RFA)
RFA
Application template
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Opens December 2, 2024
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SCBGP overview and process webinar
| Early December (Youtube)
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RFA closes
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January 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon)
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Sub-grantees selected to participate in the SCBGP
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Early April 2025
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Award Announcement from USDA
| September 2025
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Funding for 2025 projects begins
| October 2025
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How to Apply
Please watch this video for an in-depth review of what needs to be included in an application and how to submit.
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