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California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

bundled carrots and Brussels sprouts on display

Provided by:

  • Application Deadline

    September 21, 2026
  • Funding Available

    $100,000 to $600,000

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting concept proposals for the 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Grant awards range from $100,000 to $600,000 per project; projects may last for up to two years and eight months. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations; local, state, federal, and Tribal government entities; and public and private colleges and universities are eligible to apply.